Nursing Elites

1. Select the pronoun that could be used in the following sentence: Mrs. Sato, _______ lives down the street, is 99 years old.

• A. she
• B. who
• C. which
• D. whom

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' - 'who.' 'Who' is the correct relative pronoun to introduce the clause 'who lives down the street,' providing more information about Mrs. Sato. The other choices, 'she,' 'which,' and 'whom,' are not appropriate relative pronouns for referring to a person in this context.

2. Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation?

• A. "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
• B. "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica. "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
• C. "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne."
• D. "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne."

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as it demonstrates the correct punctuation of a quotation. In this sentence, the comma is correctly placed inside the quotation marks after 'party' and 'Blayne.' This follows the standard rule in punctuation where commas and periods should always be placed inside the closing quotation mark. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B incorrectly places a period before the closing quotation mark after 'Jessica,' which is not necessary. Choice C misses a comma inside the quotation marks after 'party,' leading to incorrect punctuation. Choice D incorrectly capitalizes 'If' within the quotation, which is not part of the original sentence.

3. What is the correct plural form of the noun 'class'?

• A. Class
• B. Class'
• C. Class's
• D. Classes

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct plural form of the noun 'class' is 'classes.' When forming the plural of 'class,' you add 'es' to the singular form. Choices A, B, and C do not correctly represent the plural form of 'class' and are therefore incorrect. Choice A is the singular form, choice B is incorrect as it includes an apostrophe, and choice C shows possession which is not required for pluralization.

4. Which of the following is a thesis statement?

• A. While Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James Cook is recognized for mapping the country.
• B. James Cook is recognized for mapping New Zealand.
• C. Abel Tasman was the first European to see New Zealand.
• D. New Zealand was first mapped by James Cook.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as it presents a clear thesis statement by comparing the achievements of Abel Tasman and James Cook. It establishes the main argument of the text, which is a key characteristic of a thesis statement. Choice B is too specific and only focuses on James Cook without presenting an argument. Choice C simply states a historical fact without presenting an argument or comparison. Choice D, while related to the topic, does not establish a clear argument or comparison between individuals, making it an incorrect thesis statement.

5. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

• A. Mary-Louise put on her softball jersey, and then she grabbed her bat.
• B. Before finishing her walk home, Raina stopped to watch the sunset.
• C. When Greta ran around third base, she noticed her cheering teammates.
• D. After we eat dinner, Marvin will do the dishes, and I will clean the counters.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B is the correct answer as it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('Before finishing her walk home') followed by an independent clause. In this sentence, 'Before finishing her walk home' acts as the dependent clause that sets the context for the main action, which is 'Raina stopped to watch the sunset.' Option A features two independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, making it a compound sentence. Option C also has two independent clauses separated by a semicolon, which is incorrect punctuation for a complex sentence. Option D consists of two independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, forming a compound sentence rather than a complex sentence.

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