Nursing Elites

1. Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Three days from now, the horses ___________.

• A. performing in a show
• B. performed in a show
• C. will perform in a show
• D. have performed in a show

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Three days from now' indicates a future timeframe, so the correct verb tense to use is the future tense. The phrase 'will perform in a show' is the best choice to make the sentence grammatically correct because it aligns with the future action of the horses. Choice A ('performing in a show') uses the present participle and is incorrect in this context. Choice B ('performed in a show') uses the past tense, which is not suitable for a future event. Choice D ('have performed in a show') uses the present perfect tense, which is also not appropriate for a future action. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

2. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The children loved having their photographs taken.

• A. its
• B. their
• C. they
• D. his

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct word to substitute for the underlined words 'the children' in the sentence would be 'their' to ensure clarity and proper possessive form. Using 'their' makes it clear that the photographs belong to the children. Choice A 'its' is incorrect as it refers to singular possession. Choice C 'they' is a pronoun and does not indicate possession. Choice D 'his' is incorrect as it is singular and refers to a male possessive form, which does not match the plural 'children' in the sentence.

3. To be admitted to the university, he ________ to make an application by May 15.

• A. Has
• B. Have
• C. Might
• D. Should

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Has.' In this sentence, 'he' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. 'Has' is the correct form of the verb for the third-person singular subject 'he.' The verb 'have' is plural and does not agree with the singular subject. 'Might' and 'should' are modal verbs that do not fit the context of the sentence requiring a simple verb form.

4. Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence: 'There is no real distinction between the two treatment protocols recommended online.'

• A. real
• B. among
• C. protocols
• D. online

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct word that should replace 'among' in the sentence is 'between' when referring to a distinction between two things. 'Among' is used when referring to more than two items or when the items are part of a group. In this context, 'between' is more appropriate as there are only two treatment protocols being compared.

5. Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Dr. Johnson had a serious look when he _________.

• A. spoke to the patient’s parents
• B. is speaking to the patient’s parents
• C. will speak to the patient’s parents
• D. has spoken to the patient’s parents

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A - spoke to the patient’s parents.' In this sentence, the past tense 'spoke' should be used to match the past tense 'had,' indicating an action that already took place. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they use present or future tenses, which do not match the past tense 'had' in the sentence.

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