Nursing Elites

1. Choose the correct verb form: 'Neither of the boys ____ interested in the game.'

• A. is
• B. are
• C. were
• D. be

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The subject 'Neither' is singular, so the correct verb form to use is 'is.' In this sentence, 'boys' is part of a prepositional phrase 'of the boys' and does not affect the verb agreement. 'Are' (choice B) is plural and does not match the singular subject. 'Were' (choice C) is past tense and not suitable for the present context. 'Be' (choice D) is an infinitive form and does not agree with the subject.

2. Which of the following sentences contains a homograph?

• A. Suddenly he tore up the drawing that had taken him weeks to create.
• B. The short ceremony was dreadful in the rain.
• C. He imagined what he might do in a similar situation.
• D. Raised beds produce more vegetables than those grown directly in soil.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. 'Raised' is a homograph, as it can mean both 'lifted' and 'cultivated.' In this context, 'raised' refers to beds that are lifted above the ground, as well as beds that are cultivated for growing vegetables. Choices A, B, and C do not contain homographs. In choice A, 'tore' is a homograph (past tense of 'tear' as in ripping or crying), but the question specifically asks for a homograph sentence, not a single word.

3. What type of figurative language is used in the statement, 'Her laughter was music to my ears'?

• A. Metaphor
• B. Simile
• C. Hyperbole
• D. Personification

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The statement 'Her laughter was music to my ears' directly equates her laughter to music, implying a deeper connection between the two. This direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as' indicates a metaphorical expression. The correct answer is 'Metaphor' because it asserts a direct comparison between two unlike things. 'Simile' would involve using 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison. 'Hyperbole' would be an exaggerated statement not intended to be taken literally. 'Personification' would involve giving human qualities to something that is not human, which is not present in this statement.

4. Which of the following versions of the sentence is written correctly?

• A. Because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste, Cicily decided to have the television repaired instead of buying a new one.
• B. Cicily decided to have the television repaired because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste instead of buying a new one.
• C. Cicily decided to have the television repaired because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste, instead of buying a new one.
• D. Because Cicily decided to have the television repaired instead of buying a new one, she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A is the correct version of the sentence. It is written in a clear and grammatically correct way. The conjunction 'because' is correctly placed to show the reason for Cicily's decision, and the structure of the sentence flows logically. Choices B, C, and D have issues with sentence structure, placement of conjunctions, or unnecessary commas, making them grammatically incorrect. Choice B places 'because' in an awkward position, disrupting the flow of the sentence. Choice C introduces a comma after 'wanted to reduce unnecessary waste' unnecessarily, causing a punctuation error. Choice D shifts the focus of the sentence by placing 'she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste' at the end, making the sentence less coherent and grammatically incorrect.

5. Which sentence uses strong verbs to create a more vivid image?

• A. The car moved slowly down the street.
• B. The car drove sluggishly down the road.
• C. The car inched down the avenue.
• D. The car traveled down the thoroughfare.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is option C: 'The car inched down the avenue.' The verb 'inched' in this sentence creates a more vivid image of the car's slow movement compared to the other choices. 'Inched' conveys a slower and more deliberate movement, enhancing the descriptive quality of the sentence. Choices A, B, and D lack the strong and vivid verb 'inched' present in option C, making them less effective in painting a clear picture of the car's movement.

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