Nursing Elites

1. What is crucial in technical writing?

• A. Using informal language to connect with the audience.
• B. Emphasizing your expertise with complex jargon.
• C. Explaining concepts clearly and concisely for diverse readers.
• D. Prioritizing creativity and artistic flair in your writing style.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In technical writing, the primary goal is to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely for diverse readers. Using informal language (Choice A) can undermine the professionalism and clarity expected in technical documents. Emphasizing expertise with complex jargon (Choice B) may alienate readers who are not familiar with technical terminology. Prioritizing creativity and artistic flair (Choice D) may be misleading in technical writing, as the focus should be on clarity and accuracy rather than creative expression. Therefore, the correct choice is to explain concepts clearly and concisely for diverse readers, ensuring that the content is easily understandable and accessible.

2. Which of the following sentences has the correct subject-verb agreement?

• A. The Akhal-Teke horse breed, originally from Turkmenistan, has long enjoyed a reputation for bravery and fortitude.
• B. The employer decided that he could not, due to the high cost of health care, afford to offer other benefits to his employees.
• C. Though Puerto Rico is known popularly for its beaches, its landscape also includes mountains, which are home to many of the island’s rural villages.
• D. Each of the storm chasers decides whether or not to go out when rain makes visibility low.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The subject 'employer' in sentence B agrees with the singular verb 'decided.' In subject-verb agreement, singular subjects need singular verbs, while plural subjects need plural verbs. The use of 'decided' correctly pairs with the singular subject 'employer' in this sentence. Choice A is incorrect as the subject 'Akhal-Teke horse breed' is singular and should be paired with the singular verb 'has,' not 'have.' Choice C is incorrect because the verb 'play' does not agree with the plural subject 'mountains'; it should be 'play host' or 'are home to.' Choice D is incorrect as 'Each of the storm chasers' is a singular subject and should be paired with the singular verb 'decides,' not 'decide.'

3. A teacher notices that, when students are talking to each other between classes, they are using their own unique vocabulary words and expressions to talk about their daily lives. When the teacher hears these non-standard words that are specific to one age or cultural group, what type of language is she listening to?

• A. Slang
• B. Jargon
• C. Dialect
• D. Vernacular

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Slang.' Slang refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people, such as young people or a specific culture. In this scenario, the teacher is hearing non-standard words and expressions used by students, which aligns with the definition of slang. Jargon typically refers to specialized terminology used within a specific profession or group. Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group. Vernacular refers to the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or country.

4. The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-' as used in the sentence above?

• A. Among
• B. Below
• C. Around
• D. Above

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The prefix 'inter-' means 'among' or 'between,' which is most fitting in the context of 'intergalactic' as 'among galaxies.' 'Below,' 'around,' and 'above' do not convey the correct meaning of the prefix 'inter-' in this context.

5. Identify the verb in the following sentence: The dog chased the fluffy squirrel around the oak tree.

• A. around
• B. chased
• C. squirrel
• D. the

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of being. In this sentence, 'chased' is the verb as it describes the action the dog is performing - chasing the fluffy squirrel. 'Around' is a preposition indicating location, 'squirrel' is a noun referring to the animal being chased, and 'the' is an article used to specify the squirrel. Therefore, the correct answer is 'chased.'

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