Nursing Elites

1. Eventually, he stopped hiding the fact that he did not know Spanish and admitted that he had been deceiving them for months. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

• A. hiding
• B. admitted
• C. deceiving
• D. eventually

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' – 'admitted'. The word 'admited' is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'admitted.' 'Hiding,' 'deceiving,' and 'eventually' are all spelled correctly in the sentence provided. 'Hiding' is the action of concealing something, 'deceiving' is the act of causing someone to believe something that is not true, and 'eventually' means at some later time or in the end. These words are correctly spelled and used in the context of the sentence.

2. Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'He has ____ many tasks to complete.'

• A. to
• B. two
• C. too
• D. tow

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'too.' In this context, 'too' means 'excessively' or 'also,' indicating that the person has an excessive number of tasks to complete. Choice A, 'to,' is a preposition and does not fit the sentence structure. Choice B, 'two,' is a number and does not convey the intended meaning of having an excessive amount of tasks. Choice D, 'tow,' is a verb related to pulling something behind, which is completely unrelated to the sentence's context.

3. Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? 'A childhood reading of Tales from Shakespeare permanently _____ Helene’s interest in studying the Great Bard.'

• A. piqued
• B. peaked
• C. peked
• D. peeked

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'piqued' means to stimulate or arouse interest or curiosity. In this context, the sentence is referring to Helene’s interest in Shakespeare being stirred or awakened, which makes 'piqued' the correct word. Both 'peaked' and 'peeked' have different meanings (reaching the highest point and looking quickly, respectively) that do not fit the sentence. 'Peked' is not a valid word and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, option 'A' is the correct choice.

4. Where can you typically find the thesis statement of an essay?

• A. Conclusion
• B. Introduction
• C. Body paragraph
• D. Bibliography

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The thesis statement of an essay is usually located in the introduction. This is where the author establishes the main idea or argument that will be developed throughout the essay. The conclusion (Choice A) summarizes the main points and restates the thesis but does not introduce it. Body paragraphs (Choice C) provide supporting details and arguments, while the bibliography (Choice D) lists the sources used in the essay, not the thesis statement.

5. Which word is most closely associated with the adjective 'ambiguous'?

• A. Precise
• B. Vague
• C. Definite
• D. Straightforward

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'ambiguous' implies having multiple interpretations or uncertainty, which aligns closely with 'vague,' the correct answer. 'Vague' denotes a lack of clarity or definiteness, making it the most appropriate synonym in this context. 'Precise' (Choice A) is the opposite of ambiguous, indicating exactness and clarity, so it is not the best choice. 'Definite' (Choice C) also contrasts with ambiguous as it suggests clear and certain meaning. 'Straightforward' (Choice D) implies directness and simplicity, which does not capture the essence of ambiguity.

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