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. His charismatic personality, organizational abilities, sheer determination, and rhetorical skills enabled him to quickly rise through the chapter’s ranks. Which of the following revisions maintains the correct tense?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. are enabling him to quickly rise
• C. enabled him to quickly rise
• D. will enable him to quickly rise

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'enabled him to quickly rise,' is the correct answer as it maintains the past tense to match the context of the sentence. The sentence describes actions that have already occurred, so the past tense 'enabled' is appropriate. Choice A is incorrect as it does not provide the correct tense for the sentence. Choice B is incorrect as it uses the present continuous tense, which is not suitable for the context of the sentence. Choice D is incorrect as it uses the future tense, which does not align with the past actions described in the sentence.

3. Leaping to the saddle, his horse bolted.

• A. His horse bolted as he leaped to the saddle.
• B. When he leaped to the saddle, his horse bolted.
• C. His horse bolted, he leaped to the saddle.
• D. He leaped to the saddle, his horse bolted.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B, 'When he leaped to the saddle, his horse bolted,' effectively removes the dangling modifier by clearly connecting the action of the subject ('he leaped to the saddle') with the consequence ('his horse bolted'). This restructuring ensures that the sentence is stylistically and logically clear. Choice A changes the order of the actions, which alters the original meaning. Choice C incorrectly places 'he leaped to the saddle' after 'His horse bolted,' leading to confusion. Choice D does not address the dangling modifier issue and maintains the original error in sentence structure.

4. What is the best definition of the word translucent?

• A. Blocking all light
• B. Blinding with light
• C. Giving off colorful light
• D. Letting some light through

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct definition of the word translucent is letting some light through. Translucent materials allow light to pass through, but they are not completely clear or transparent, unlike transparent materials. Choice A, 'Blocking all light,' is incorrect because translucent materials do not block all light. Choice B, 'Blinding with light,' is incorrect as it does not describe the property of translucency. Choice C, 'Giving off colorful light,' is also incorrect as it does not accurately define the term translucent.

5. Which example shows correct comma usage for dates?

• A. The due date for the final paper in the course is Monday, May 16.
• B. Tuesday, March 10, 2021 was when the meeting took place.
• C. We will meet on Friday, March 11, 2022.
• D. We met on Monday, December 11, 2020.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it uses a comma to separate the day of the week from the date, as well as a comma after the month when the date is included in a sentence. In choice B, there should be commas after both the day of the week and the date. Choice C correctly uses commas after the day of the week and the date. Choice D incorrectly places the comma before the date instead of after the month.

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