Nursing Elites

1. Select the phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly: He had never had to be on his own in the past.

• A. had never
• B. never had
• C. to be
• D. on his own

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The phrase 'to be' is not used correctly in the sentence. The correct phrase should be 'to be' in this context. The infinitive form of the verb 'be' is used after 'to.' In this sentence, the infinitive form 'to be' should follow 'had' to form the correct structure. Choices A, B, and D are all used appropriately in the sentence, focusing on the order and placement of the words in the context provided.

2. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The nursing staff ___________ to serve their patients well.

• A. hope
• B. hopes
• C. hoping
• D. does hope

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The subject 'The nursing staff' is a collective noun that is considered singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is 'hopes.' The verb 'hopes' agrees with the singular subject, making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice A ('hope') is incorrect because it is not the correct verb form for a singular subject. Choice C ('hoping') is incorrect as it is a gerund and does not function as the verb in this sentence. Choice D ('does hope') is incorrect as it introduces unnecessary emphasis and does not match the subject-verb agreement required in the sentence.

3. He ___________ football games.

• A. Never almost attends
• B. Almost attends never
• C. Attends almost never
• D. Almost never attends

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Almost never attends.' In English, adverbs like 'almost' usually come before the main verb in a sentence. In this case, the adverb 'almost' should precede the verb 'attends.' Therefore, the correct word order is 'Almost never attends,' indicating that he rarely goes to football games. Choices A, B, and C have incorrect word order for the adverb 'almost' in relation to the verb 'attends,' making them grammatically incorrect and not conveying the intended meaning.

4. Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: I hope that my parents ___________ if I am able to graduate early.

• A. are delighted
• B. were delighted
• C. will be delighted
• D. will have been delighted

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'will be delighted.' In this context, the sentence is expressing a future possibility of graduating early, so the phrase 'will be delighted' in the future tense is the most appropriate choice to match the context. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not convey the future tense needed in this sentence. Choice A ('are delighted') is in the present tense, choice B ('were delighted') is in the past tense, and choice D ('will have been delighted') uses a more complex future perfect tense which is not necessary in this context.

5. Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. If Angela attends the seminar tomorrow, she ___________ the employee discount.

• A. gave
• B. gives
• C. will given
• D. will be given

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: will be given.' In the sentence, the future passive voice is needed to convey that Angela will receive the employee discount if she attends the seminar. 'Will be given' is the appropriate phrase to express this passive construction. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not form the correct future passive structure required in the sentence.

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