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. Which of the following is essential in the concluding statement of an argument?

• A. The introduction of new points that might lead to future arguments
• B. A summary of the argument that clearly reinforces its main points
• C. A brief explanation of other perspectives on the topic
• D. A short metaphor to help the main idea be more memorable to the audience

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'A summary of the argument that clearly reinforces its main points.' In a concluding statement of an argument, it is crucial to provide a concise summary that reinforces the main points presented throughout the argument. Option A is incorrect because introducing new points in the conclusion can confuse the audience and detract from the coherence of the argument. Option C is incorrect as the conclusion should focus on summarizing the main argument rather than delving into other perspectives. Option D is incorrect because while metaphors can be useful in enhancing understanding, they are not essential in the concluding statement of an argument, which should primarily focus on summarizing the key points.

3. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A. Krista was not sure who to hold responsible for the broken window.
• B. Krista was not sure whom was responsible for the broken window.
• C. Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window.
• D. Krista was not sure on who she should place responsibility for the broken window.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct structure is 'whom to hold responsible' as 'whom' is the object of the verb 'to hold.' In choice A, 'who' should be 'whom' to indicate the object of the verb. Choice B is incorrect as 'whom' is incorrectly placed before 'was responsible.' Choice D is also incorrect due to the awkward phrasing and the use of 'on' which is unnecessary.

4. In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, pro- is a(n) _______ that means _______.

• A. suffix; good, on top of, or over
• B. prefix; before, forward, or front
• C. affix; after, behind, or in back of
• D. prefix; against, under, or below

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, 'pro-' is a prefix meaning 'before, forward, or front.' This prefix denotes something happening before or moving forward, as seen in 'progress' and 'projecting,' where it signifies moving ahead or progressing. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'pro-' is not a suffix, affix, or prefix that means 'good, on top of, or over,' 'after, behind, or in back of,' or 'against, under, or below' respectively. The key is to recognize the meaning of the prefix 'pro-' in the given words and associate it with concepts related to being before or moving forward.

5. In which of the following word pairs does the noun become a verb when the suffix is added?

• A. Biology, Biologist
• B. Apology, Apologize
• C. Happy, Happily
• D. Mineral, Mineralogy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. 'Apology' transforms into 'apologize' when the suffix is added, changing the word from a noun to a verb. In this case, the suffix '-ize' is added to the noun 'apology' to form the verb 'apologize.' Choices A, C, and D do not involve a transformation from a noun to a verb when a suffix is added. 'Biology' and 'biologist' are related but not in a noun-to-verb transformation. 'Happy' and 'happily' involve an adjective-to-adverb transformation. 'Mineral' and 'mineralogy' are related terms in the same field but do not show a noun-to-verb change.

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