Nursing Elites

1. Choose the correct form of the verb: 'She ______ the best student in her class.'

• A. is
• B. are
• C. were
• D. am

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The subject 'She' is singular, so the correct verb form is 'is.' In this sentence, the verb needs to agree with the singular subject 'She.' 'Are' (B), 'were' (C), and 'am' (D) are all incorrect as they are plural or the wrong form for the subject 'She.'

2. What is the tone of the following sentence: 'The presentation was informative and engaging'?

• A. Sarcastic
• B. Neutral
• C. Angry
• D. Confused

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'The presentation was informative and engaging' conveys a neutral tone because it provides a factual description of the presentation without any hints of sarcasm, anger, or confusion. The use of 'informative and engaging' indicates a positive evaluation but does not express any emotional bias or negativity, qualifying it as a neutral statement. Choice A, 'Sarcastic,' is incorrect because there are no indications of mockery or insincerity in the sentence. Choice C, 'Angry,' is incorrect as there are no elements of displeasure or hostility. Choice D, 'Confused,' is incorrect since the sentence does not suggest any confusion or lack of understanding.

3. Usually I take a walk every day after breakfast, ____________ it was raining today.

• A. While
• B. Because
• C. But
• D. When

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'But.' In this sentence, the conjunction 'but' is used to show a contrast between the usual routine of taking a walk after breakfast and the fact that it was raining today. 'While' suggests a concurrent action, 'Because' implies causation, and 'When' introduces a time relationship, none of which are suitable in this context.

4. Select the meaning of the word 'intransigent' in the sentence: 'Jolie has remained intransigent in her stance on the issue.'

• A. Stubborn
• B. Indefinite
• C. Passionate
• D. Outspoken

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Stubborn.' In this context, 'intransigent' means refusing to change one's views or to agree about something, which aligns with the meaning of 'stubborn.' Choice B, 'Indefinite,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of being unyielding or uncompromising. Choice C, 'Passionate,' is incorrect as it does not convey the idea of being unwilling to change one's stance. Choice D, 'Outspoken,' is also incorrect as it does not reflect the meaning of being inflexible or obstinate.

5. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

• A. Maya, my pet bird, can say “hello” in three languages.
• B. Jason, Peter, Alice, and Soojin all wanted to visit the new museum.
• C. Don’t forget to bring your violin, music book, and music stand to the lessons.
• D. If you bring all of the supplies for the project, I will provide the workspace.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: This sentence correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive phrase 'my pet bird' in between the name 'Maya' and the rest of the sentence. Nonrestrictive phrases provide additional information but are not essential to the sentence's meaning. Choice B has a missing comma after 'Peter' to separate the list of names correctly. Choice C should use commas, not dashes, to separate the items in the list. Choice D lacks a comma after 'project' to separate the clauses in a compound sentence.

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