Nursing Elites

1. In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective?

• A. Created
• B. Pointing
• C. Childlike
• D. Suburbanite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Childlike' is an adjective formed by adding the suffix '-like' to the noun 'child.' The suffix '-like' is commonly used to transform a noun into an adjective by indicating a resemblance or characteristic associated with the root noun. Choices A, B, and D do not follow the same pattern. 'Created' is a past participle, 'pointing' is a present participle, and 'suburbanite' is a noun derived from 'suburban.' Therefore, 'Childlike' is the only word where the suffix directly converts the root word into an adjective.

2. What type of sentence is the following: 'Wow, what a beautiful sunset!'?

• A. Interrogative sentence
• B. Declarative sentence
• C. Exclamatory sentence
• D. Imperative sentence

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence 'Wow, what a beautiful sunset!' expresses strong emotion ('Wow') and conveys an exclamation, indicating that it is an exclamatory sentence. Exclamatory sentences are used to show strong feelings or emotions and typically end with an exclamation mark. Choice A, 'Interrogative sentence,' is incorrect because interrogative sentences ask questions, which this sentence does not. Choice B, 'Declarative sentence,' is incorrect because declarative sentences make statements or convey information, which is not the case here. Choice D, 'Imperative sentence,' is incorrect because imperative sentences give commands or instructions, which are not present in the given sentence.

3. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below?

• A. The semicolon after 'book.'
• B. The comma after 'long.'
• C. The comma after 'glasses.'
• D. The period at the end of the sentence.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The comma after 'glasses' is used incorrectly in the sentence. Commas are not needed to separate the subject from the verb in this context. In this case, the subject 'She' is not separated from the verb 'wore,' making the comma unnecessary. The semicolon after 'book' is appropriate for separating two independent clauses, the comma after 'long' is correctly used for introductory elements, and the period at the end of the sentence is necessary for indicating the end of a complete thought.

4. Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation for a possessive noun?

• A. The baby's bibs were covered in pureed food.
• B. Sarah's and Claire's business was thriving in its new location.
• C. A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box.
• D. A busy worker's best tool is a good plan.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box,' is the correct answer. 'Clients'' is the plural possessive form to indicate that the complaints belong to the clients. In Choice A, 'baby's' is correctly punctuated to show the bibs belong to the baby. Choice B, 'Sarah's and Claire's business was thriving in its new location,' incorrectly uses an apostrophe before 'business,' making it possessive twice. Choice D, 'A busy worker's best tool is a good plan,' correctly shows possession of the best tool by the busy worker.

5. Which sentence uses the word 'literally' correctly?

• A. I literally died laughing at that joke.
• B. He literally climbed a mountain of paperwork.
• C. Her eyes were literally sparkling with excitement.
• D. The house was literally haunted by ghosts.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it uses 'literally' to emphasize the magnitude of work, not to exaggerate a simple action. In this sentence, 'literally' is used to convey the idea that the person climbed a significant amount of paperwork, highlighting the challenging and overwhelming nature of the task. Choices A, C, and D use 'literally' inappropriately by exaggerating or using the word in a non-literal sense. In choice A, 'died laughing' is a common expression and not meant to be taken literally. Choice C describes a figurative expression, not a literal one. Choice D involves the supernatural, which is not a literal occurrence.

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