Nursing Elites

1. Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentences: Where _________ everyone? What ___________ they doing?

• A. is, is
• B. is, are
• C. are, is
• D. are, are

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'is, are'. 'Where is everyone?' requires the singular verb 'is' to agree with 'everyone'. 'What are they doing?' requires the plural verb 'are' to match the plural subject 'they'. Option A 'is, is', does not provide correct subject-verb agreement in the second sentence. Option C 'are, is' and Option D 'are, are' do not maintain consistent subject-verb agreement within the sentences.

2. In the sentence 'The cherry tomatoes in our backyard are finally ready to be picked,' which of the following is the complete subject?

• A. tomatoes
• B. ready to be picked
• C. The cherry tomatoes in our backyard
• D. finally ready

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject in a sentence refers to the noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. In this case, the complete subject is 'The cherry tomatoes in our backyard.' It includes all the words that describe the subject and provide more specific information about it. 'Tomatoes' (Choice A) is just a part of the complete subject and not the entire subject. 'Ready to be picked' (Choice B) is a verb phrase, not the subject of the sentence. 'Finally ready' (Choice D) is an adjective phrase, not the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct choice is 'The cherry tomatoes in our backyard.'

3. Where should a semicolon be placed in the following sentence: 'He loves reading comics, playing video games, and spending time with friends'?

• A. He loves reading comics; playing video games, and spending time with friends.
• B. He loves reading comics, playing video games; and spending time with friends.
• C. He loves reading comics, playing video games, and spending time with friends.
• D. No semicolon needed.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A semicolon is used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas. In the sentence provided, 'playing video games' and 'spending time with friends' are the items that contain commas. Therefore, the correct placement of the semicolon is before the conjunction 'and,' as shown in option (B). Choice (A) incorrectly places the semicolon after 'comics,' disrupting the parallel structure. Choice (C) does not use a semicolon where needed. Choice (D) is incorrect as a semicolon is required in this context to maintain proper punctuation in the list.

4. Though professional dental care is widely available in the developed world, the prevalence of cavities is much higher there. Which of the following parts of speech is widely used in the sentence?

• A. adjective
• B. noun
• C. adverb
• D. verb

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence, 'widely' is used as an adverb. It modifies the adjective 'available,' describing the extent to which professional dental care is available. An adverb can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, 'widely' modifies the adjective 'available,' making it an adverb. Choice A, 'adjective,' is incorrect because 'widely' is not describing a noun. Choice B, 'noun,' is incorrect because 'widely' is not a noun. Choice D, 'verb,' is incorrect because 'widely' is not being used as a verb in the sentence.

5. What type of sentence is the sentence above?

• A. Simple
• B. Complex
• C. Compound
• D. Compound-complex

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence above is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause 'You are a helpful assistant' and a dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?'. A complex sentence is formed by joining an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses. In this case, the dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?' cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the sentence does not contain multiple independent clauses (compound) or a combination of independent and dependent clauses (compound-complex).

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