Nursing Elites

1. Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: 'Janet called her ____ run after a squirrel.'

• A. dog, who had
• B. dog that had
• C. dog, that had
• D. dog who had

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'dog, who had.' The phrase 'dog, who had' correctly indicates that Janet called her dog to run after a squirrel. In this case, 'who had' provides additional information about the dog, making the sentence grammatically accurate. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not use the appropriate relative pronoun 'who' for referring to animals.

2. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Moving stealthily, the sneaky little boy reached for the cookie jar on the topmost shelf.

• A. stealthy
• B. sneaky
• C. reached
• D. topmost

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'stealthy' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct adverb form of the word should be 'stealthily' to modify the verb 'moving.' Therefore, it should be 'Moving stealthily, the sneaky little boy reached for the cookie jar on the topmost shelf.' Choices B, C, and D are all used appropriately in the sentence. 'Sneaky' describes the boy, 'reached' is the action verb, and 'topmost' correctly describes the location of the cookie jar.

3. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The intern had to select _________ three specialties.

• A. among
• B. between
• C. with
• D. along

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'among'. When choosing from more than two items, the preposition 'among' is used. In this case, 'among' is the appropriate choice as the intern had to select from three specialties, indicating a selection from a group rather than a choice between two specific options. Choice B, 'between', is incorrect because it is used when choosing between two items. Choice C, 'with', and choice D, 'along', are also incorrect as they do not convey the idea of choosing from a group of items.

4. Select the phrase in the following sentence that is not used correctly. Having completed the coursework that was required, Jorge now prepares for exam week.

• A. Having completed
• B. was required
• C. now prepares
• D. prepared for

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The phrase 'Having completed' is not used correctly in the sentence. The correct form should be 'Having completed' to show that the action of completing the coursework has already been done. The use of 'complete' is incorrect as it should be 'completed' to maintain the correct verb form in the past participle. Choice B, 'was required,' is used correctly as it is in the passive voice and fits the sentence structure. Choice C, 'now prepares,' is also correct as it shows the current action of Jorge preparing for exam week. Choice D, 'prepared for,' is not the phrase in question and is used correctly in the sentence to indicate the action Jorge took in the past to get ready for exam week.

5. Economics ____________ my least favorite subject at school.

• A. Am
• B. Is
• C. Are
• D. Been

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Economics' is a singular subject, so it should be paired with a singular verb. 'Is' is the correct verb to use with a singular subject like 'Economics.' Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'Economics is my least favorite subject at school.' Choice A 'Am' is incorrect because it is a first-person singular form of the verb 'to be' and does not agree with the subject 'Economics.' Choice C 'Are' is incorrect as it is a plural verb form and does not match the singular subject 'Economics.' Choice D 'Been' is incorrect as it is a past participle and cannot be used as the main verb in this sentence structure.

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