Nursing Elites

1. A teacher notices that, when students are talking to each other between classes, they are using their own unique vocabulary words and expressions to talk about their daily lives. When the teacher hears these non-standard words that are specific to one age or cultural group, what type of language is she listening to?

• A. Slang
• B. Jargon
• C. Dialect
• D. Vernacular

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Slang.' Slang refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people, such as young people or a specific culture. In this scenario, the teacher is hearing non-standard words and expressions used by students, which aligns with the definition of slang. Jargon typically refers to specialized terminology used within a specific profession or group. Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group. Vernacular refers to the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or country.

2. What is the correct order for the following sentence: 'yesterday she went to the store'?

• A. She went to the store yesterday.
• B. To the store she went yesterday.
• C. Yesterday to the store she went.
• D. She yesterday went to the store.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct order for the sentence 'yesterday she went to the store' is 'She went to the store yesterday.' In English, the standard word order for a sentence is subject-verb-object-adverbial (time). Choice A is the correct answer as it follows this standard order. Choice B changes the order of the subject and object. Choice C changes the order of the adverbial and subject. Choice D changes the order of the subject and adverbial. Therefore, choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

3. The words 'aerobics' and 'aeronautics' both have the prefix 'aero' in common. What does 'aero' mean?

• A. Light
• B. Speed
• C. Distance
• D. Air

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prefix 'aero' is derived from the Greek word 'aēr,' which means air. In words like 'aerobics' and 'aeronautics,' the prefix 'aero' refers to air-related activities or concepts. Therefore, 'air' is the correct meaning of the prefix 'aero.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Light' does not relate to the prefix 'aero,' 'speed' and 'distance' are not associated with the concept of air as in 'aero,' making them incorrect answers.

4. Which of the following phrases is grammatically correct and uses parallel structure?

• A. He enjoys reading, writing, and playing sports.
• B. Walking, swimming, and cooking are his favorite hobbies.
• C. He likes to read, write, and play sports.
• D. Singing, dancing, and traveling are his passions.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B is the correct answer as it uses the gerund (-ing) form for all three hobbies, achieving parallel structure. Parallel structure requires that elements in a sentence are grammatically balanced. In this case, all three activities are presented in the same form, making the sentence clear and consistent. Choices A, C, and D do not exhibit parallel structure as they mix verb forms or use infinitives, breaking the parallelism needed for correct grammar.

5. What is the point of view indicated by the underlined words in the sentence below?"You should know that I am planning to attend the meeting tomorrow."

• A. third; second
• B. second; first
• C. first; second
• D. first; third

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The point of view indicated by the underlined words in the sentence demonstrates a transition from second-person ("you") to first-person ("I"). The correct answer is B because the speaker shifts from addressing someone else (second-person) to talking about themselves (first-person). Choice A is incorrect because third-person is not present in the sentence. Choice C is incorrect because the order of point of view shift is reversed. Choice D is incorrect as it incorrectly identifies the sequence of point of view change.

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