Nursing Elites

1. Economics ____________ my least favorite subject at school.

• A. Am
• B. Is
• C. Are
• D. Been

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Economics' is a singular subject, so it should be paired with a singular verb. 'Is' is the correct verb to use with a singular subject like 'Economics.' Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'Economics is my least favorite subject at school.' Choice A 'Am' is incorrect because it is a first-person singular form of the verb 'to be' and does not agree with the subject 'Economics.' Choice C 'Are' is incorrect as it is a plural verb form and does not match the singular subject 'Economics.' Choice D 'Been' is incorrect as it is a past participle and cannot be used as the main verb in this sentence structure.

2. Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

• A. Which one do you want?
• B. Pick the one you want.
• C. Whose one do you want?
• D. Who do you want?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct sentence is 'Which one do you want?' Choice A is grammatically correct as it forms a question using 'which' to inquire about a specific choice. Choices B, C, and D contain errors in phrasing or grammar. Choice B includes a misspelling of 'want,' choice C uses 'whose' incorrectly, and choice D incorrectly combines 'who' and 'is' without proper context.

3. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? The days seem long, but the nights seem even longer.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Apostrophe

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence needs a comma before the conjunction 'but' to correctly join the two independent clauses 'The days seem long' and 'the nights seem even longer.' This comma helps to create a clear separation between the contrasting ideas in the sentence. Choice A (Period) is incorrect because a period would create two separate sentences rather than connecting them. Choice C (Colon) is incorrect as colons are used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations. Choice D (Apostrophe) is incorrect as it is not needed in this sentence.

4. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? You will need counsel if you are accused of a serious crime.

• A. counsel
• B. accused
• C. serious
• D. crime

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct spelling of the word in the sentence should be 'counsel' instead of 'council.' 'Counsel' refers to legal advice or a person or group of people giving advice or guidance. The other choices ('accused,' 'serious,' 'crime') are spelled correctly and are relevant in the context of the sentence.

5. Select the phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly. Having completed the coursework that was required, Jorge now prepares for exam week.

• A. Having completed
• B. was required
• C. now prepares
• D. prepared for

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The phrase 'Having completed' is not used correctly in the sentence. The correct form should be 'Having completed' to show that the action of completing the coursework has already been done. The use of 'complete' is incorrect as it should be 'completed' to maintain the correct verb form in the past participle. Choice B, 'was required,' is used correctly as it is in the passive voice and fits the sentence structure. Choice C, 'now prepares,' is also correct as it shows the current action of Jorge preparing for exam week. Choice D, 'prepared for,' is not the phrase in question and is used correctly in the sentence to indicate the action Jorge took in the past to get ready for exam week.

Similar Questions