Nursing Elites

1. Which word in the following sentence is a slang term?

• A. Digs
• B. Classical
• C. Totally
• D. Jarring

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Digs.' In this context, 'digs' is a slang term that means 'likes' or 'enjoys.' The other choices are not slang terms. 'Classical' is a music genre, 'totally' is an adverb emphasizing 'jarring,' and 'jarring' describes something that is shocking or unsettling.

2. Choose the sentence that most effectively follows the conventions of standard written English:

• A. Wilbur and Orville Wright were two brothers who tested their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• B. The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, tested their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• C. The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, were testing their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• D. The beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina was where the two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, came to test their prototype airplane.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. This sentence effectively follows the conventions of standard written English by clearly presenting the subject ('The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright') and the verb ('tested') with appropriate punctuation. Choice A introduces an unnecessary comma and could be more concise. Choice C changes the tense of the verb to 'were testing,' which is not required for the context provided. Choice D creates a more awkward sentence structure by placing the location at the beginning and using 'came and tested,' which is less direct than 'tested'. Thus, Choice B is the most effective and grammatically correct option.

3. A.J. wrote an essay about the Civil War, making sure to include the vital information of who, what, where, when, and why. His teacher commended him on his thorough research.

• A. Emphasis paragraph
• B. Supporting details
• C. Topic sentence
• D. Transitions

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Supporting details. Supporting details are specific information that backs up the main points in an essay, such as the who, what, where, when, and why in A.J.'s essay about the Civil War. In this case, A.J. included crucial facts and explanations to support his main arguments. Choice A, 'Emphasis paragraph,' does not directly relate to providing specific information like supporting details do. Choice C, 'Topic sentence,' introduces the main idea of a paragraph, not the specific supporting information. Choice D, 'Transitions,' are used to connect ideas and paragraphs smoothly, but they do not provide the specific information needed to support the main points in an essay.

4. When a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, the editors give it to other scientists to review. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity?

• A. When a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, the editors give it to other scientists to review.
• B. The editors give it to other scientists after a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, and they review it.
• C. A researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, and then the scientists review the paper because the editors gave it to other scientists.
• D. The scientists review the paper after the editors give it to them when a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "When a researcher submits a paper for publication in a scientific journal, the editors give it to other scientists to review." This option provides a clear and concise way to combine the two sentences. It maintains the logical sequence of events: first, the researcher submits the paper, and then the editors pass it to other scientists for review. Option B introduces unnecessary complexity by separating the actions in a less fluid manner. Option C confuses the sequence of events by implying that the scientists review the paper because the editors already gave it to them, which is not the intended order of actions. Option D also disrupts the chronological order of events by placing the scientists' review before the editors give them the paper, making it less clear and accurate compared to the correct answer, option A.

5. What is the definition of a homophone?

• A. Words with opposite meanings
• B. Words that sound the same
• C. Synonyms
• D. Words with similar spellings

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct definition of a homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often different spelling. Choice A, 'Words with opposite meanings,' is incorrect as homophones do not necessarily have opposite meanings. Choice C, 'Synonyms,' is incorrect because homophones are not words with the same meaning. Choice D, 'Words with similar spellings,' is also incorrect as homophones may have different spellings.

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