Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence correctly answers the question: What were you doing when the thunderstorm started?

• A. I mowed the lawn.
• B. I am mowing the lawn.
• C. I was mowing the lawn.
• D. I have mowed the lawn.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: I was mowing the lawn.' This sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense to indicate an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past when the thunderstorm started. Choice A 'I mowed the lawn' is in simple past tense, not past continuous, and does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Choice B 'I am mowing the lawn' is in present continuous tense, not past continuous, and does not match the past timeframe. Choice D 'I have mowed the lawn' is in present perfect tense, not past continuous, and does not convey the ongoing action at a specific past time.

2. Which of the following transitional words or phrases can be used to indicate contrast?

• A. Regardless
• B. Furthermore
• C. Additionally
• D. Moreover

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct transitional words or phrases that indicate contrast are 'Regardless' and 'On the other hand.' 'Regardless' introduces a contrasting idea, while 'On the other hand' explicitly signals a shift in perspective or introduces an opposing viewpoint. 'Furthermore' and 'Moreover' are not used to indicate contrast; instead, they are used to add more information or support to a related point.

3. Which of the answer choices best explains the purpose of the parentheses in the sentence?

• A. To offer brief commentary on the subject matter being discussed
• B. To modify or qualify the statement that came immediately before
• C. To identify information that was located using another source
• D. To set off useful information that does not fit the flow of the sentence

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Parentheses are used to set off supplementary information (the years of Franz Joseph I's reign) that provides context but does not disrupt the flow of the main sentence. Choice A is incorrect as the purpose of the parentheses in this case is not to offer commentary but to provide additional information. Choice B is incorrect as the parentheses do not modify or qualify the statement before. Choice C is incorrect as the information in the parentheses is not identified as being from another source.

4. Unfortunately, the belief that changelings could be convinced to leave was not just an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions, harm came to the individual who was thought to be a changeling. Which is the best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences?

• A. an innocuous superstition, on some occasions,
• B. an innocuous superstition, but on some occasions,
• C. an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions,
• D. an innocuous superstition: on some occasions,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences is by using a semicolon to show a stronger connection between the two ideas. Using 'however' after the semicolon helps to contrast the innocuous superstition with the negative outcome that sometimes occurred, providing a smoother flow between the ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks a proper conjunction or punctuation to connect the ideas. Choice B is incorrect as 'but' does not effectively contrast the ideas as 'however' does. Choice D is incorrect as a colon is used to introduce a list or explanation, which is not suitable in this context where a contrast is needed.

5. Which pronoun would not work in the following sentence? 'I asked a colleague to bring it to you.'

• A. my
• B. our
• C. your
• D. whose

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the sentence 'I asked a colleague to bring it to you,' the pronoun 'whose' does not fit grammatically. The pronoun 'whose' is used to indicate possession or belonging to someone, which is not relevant in this context. The other pronouns 'my,' 'our,' and 'your' are all appropriate to use in this sentence based on the context of the sentence. Therefore, 'whose' is the correct answer as it does not work in the given sentence.

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