Nursing Elites

1. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Neither Michael nor Sarah ____ their homework finished yet.'

• A. has
• B. have
• C. are having
• D. does have

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, 'neither' is followed by two subjects, 'Michael' and 'Sarah.' When 'neither' is followed by two singular subjects joined by 'nor,' the verb should agree with the subject closer to the verb, which is 'Sarah' in this case. Therefore, the correct pronoun to complete the sentence is 'have.' Choice A, 'has,' is incorrect because it is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'Sarah.' Choice C, 'are having,' is incorrect as it changes the sentence structure and does not fit grammatically. Choice D, 'does have,' is incorrect as 'does' is unnecessary and 'have' does not agree with the singular verb 'does.'

2. Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation?

• A. Dr. Martin Luther King said, I have a dream!
• B. John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon.
• C. We have nothing to fear but fear itself, said President Roosevelt in his inauguration speech.
• D. Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous saying, Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An indirect quotation does not require quotation marks as it paraphrases what was said without directly quoting it. Sentence B, 'John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon,' is an example of an indirect quotation as it conveys the information without using the exact words spoken by Kennedy. Choices A, C, and D directly quote the individuals and thus require quotation marks, making them incorrect answers.

3. Which of the following statements most effectively revises this introduction about Mary Shelley: Mary Shelley conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created, which helped the English novelist to make an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture?

• A. English novelist Mary Shelley had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture when she conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created.
• B. Dr. Frankenstein created a hideous monster, and they were conceived by English novelist Mary Shelley, who had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture.
• C. English novelist Mary Shelley conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created and had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture.
• D. Novelist Mary Shelley from England had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture when she conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A most effectively revises the introduction by clearly stating that English novelist Mary Shelley had an immeasurable impact on literature and popular culture through her conception of Dr. Frankenstein and the hideous monster he created. It maintains the original idea while improving clarity and coherence. Option B introduces confusion by implying that Dr. Frankenstein created the hideous monster when it was actually Mary Shelley who conceived both characters. Option C lacks the necessary conjunctions to make the sentence flow smoothly. Option D unnecessarily specifies the country of origin for Mary Shelley and does not maintain the focus on her impact on literature and popular culture.

4. Hampton was quickly attracted to the Black Panther Party’s approach to the fight for equal rights for African Americans. Which of the following options uses the possessive form correctly?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Black Panther Party's approach
• C. Black Panther Party's approach
• D. Black Panther Party's approach

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A, 'NO CHANGE,' is the correct answer. 'Party’s' is correctly used to show the possessive form, indicating the approach belongs to the Black Panther Party. Choices B, C, and D incorrectly use plural forms ('Parties' or 'Partys') or unnecessary apostrophes ('Partys’'), which do not accurately convey the possessive form needed in this context.

5. The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in. Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above?

• A. Ambiguous word choice
• B. Inappropriate transition word choice
• C. Tense disagreement
• D. Incomplete sentence

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ambiguous word choice. In this sentence, the word 'friendly' is ambiguous and does not clearly convey the intended meaning. The context of the sentence suggests that 'friendly' is used inappropriately to describe a day, making the sentence unclear. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the issue in the sentence does not relate to transition words, tense disagreement, or an incomplete sentence.

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