Nursing Elites

1. Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction: '... the class was difficult, Allison passed with flying colors.'

• A. If
• B. Since
• C. Because
• D. Although

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct conjunction is 'Although.' In this sentence, there is a contrast being made between the difficulty of the class and Allison's success, indicating that despite the class being difficult, she excelled. 'If' implies a condition, 'Since' indicates a reason, and 'Because' shows causation, which do not fit the context of the sentence where a contrast is being expressed.

2. Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?

• A. Melissa walked to the grocery store for milk.
• B. Dante skimmed the magazine while waiting in the lobby.
• C. Jorge assigned the class some math problems.
• D. Sara went to the movie with Amal.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In sentence C, 'Jorge assigned the class some math problems,' 'the class' is the indirect object receiving the direct object 'some math problems.' In this sentence, 'the class' is the recipient of the action, making it the indirect object. The other choices do not contain an indirect object. In sentences A, B, and D, there are no instances of an indirect object. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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 sentences correctly uses a transition word?

• A. Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.
• B. Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore she earned a good grade on her essay.
• C. Gilda is a hardworking student: therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.
• D. Gilda is a hardworking student and therefore she earned a good grade on her essay.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer. 'Therefore' is correctly used as a transition word with proper punctuation in this sentence. In a compound sentence like this, a semicolon is used before the transition word to connect two independent clauses. Choice B is incorrect because it lacks the necessary punctuation to separate the independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect as a colon is not typically used before a transition word in this context. Choice D is incorrect because 'and' does not function as a transition word in this sentence.

5. Which of the following suffixes denotes a state or quality?

• A. -ic
• B. -ness
• C. -ous
• D. -ful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The suffix "-ness" indicates a state or quality, as seen in words like "happiness" (the state of being happy). Choice A, "-ic," typically denotes characteristics or qualities, such as in "heroic." Choice C, "-ous," often signifies the presence of a quality or relationship, like in "poisonous." Choice D, "-ful," usually means full of or characterized by, as in "beautiful." Therefore, the correct answer is B because it best fits the description of indicating a state or quality.

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