Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? After you complete your rounds, please check in at the station.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Semicolon

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a period. A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence. In this case, the sentence 'After you complete your rounds, please check in at the station.' is a complete thought and requires a period at the end to show that it is a complete sentence. The other choices are incorrect because a comma would not be suitable at the end of a sentence, a colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation, and a semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses.

3. Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the sentence below? Derek insists on working out daily ___________ his time is limited.

• A. despite
• B. due to
• C. even if
• D. whereas

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, the word 'despite' is the best fit to convey the meaning that Derek insists on working out daily regardless of the limitation of his time. 'Despite' is used to show contrast or defiance against a situation or condition, making it the most suitable choice among the options provided. Choice B, 'due to,' would imply that Derek is working out daily because his time is limited, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence. Choice C, 'even if,' suggests a conditional scenario which does not align with the context of Derek's daily routine. Choice D, 'whereas,' introduces a comparison between two contrasting clauses, which does not fit the sentence where the focus is on Derek's persistence in working out despite limited time.

4. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Without ___________ , I never would have finished my degree.

• A. she
• B. he
• C. them
• D. hers

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, 'she' is the correct word to use. The sentence implies that someone (a female) helped the speaker finish their degree. The pronoun 'she' is used to refer to a female person. Without this person's help, the speaker would not have completed their degree. Therefore, the correct word for the blank is 'she.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the context of the sentence, which specifically mentions the need for help from a female individual.

5. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'After waking up, Dean eyed the cheesecake ____.'

• A. hungry
• B. hungriest
• C. hungrily
• D. more hungry

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct adverb to describe Dean's action of eyeing the cheesecake is 'hungrily.' Adverbs modify verbs, in this case, 'eyed,' making the sentence grammatically correct. 'Hungry' (choice A) is an adjective and does not fit the sentence structure. 'Hungriest' (choice B) is a superlative adjective and is not suitable to modify the verb 'eyed.' 'More hungry' (choice D) is a comparative construction and is also not the correct form to modify the verb.

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