Nursing Elites

1. Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Kalinda spends part of her day ___________ data from the lab.

• A. inputs
• B. input
• C. having input
• D. inputting

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct form in this sentence is 'inputting,' as it is the gerund form of the verb 'input.' The gerund form is used to show that Kalinda spends part of her day engaging in the ongoing action of inputting data from the lab. Choice A ('inputs') is incorrect as it is the third-person singular form of the verb, which does not fit here. Choice B ('input') is incorrect as it is the base form of the verb and does not convey the ongoing action required in this context. Choice C ('having input') is incorrect as it suggests a completed action rather than an ongoing one.

2. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? The days seem long, but the nights seem even longer.

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

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence needs a comma before the conjunction 'but' to correctly join the two independent clauses 'The days seem long' and 'the nights seem even longer.' This comma helps to create a clear separation between the contrasting ideas in the sentence. Choice A (Period) is incorrect because a period would create two separate sentences rather than connecting them. Choice C (Colon) is incorrect as colons are used to introduce lists, explanations, or quotations. Choice D (Apostrophe) is incorrect as it is not needed in this sentence.

3. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Follow the instructions you received in your packet.

• A. Follow
• B. instructions
• C. your
• D. packet

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'your' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The word 'your' is the possessive form that shows ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are.' In this context, 'your' should be used to indicate that the packet belongs to the person. The correct sentence should be 'Follow the instructions you received in your packet.' The other choices ('Follow,' 'instructions,' and 'packet') are all used appropriately in the sentence and do not need any corrections.

4. When a person finds ________________ in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.

• A. Oneself
• B. Yourself
• C. Themselves
• D. Itself

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Oneself' is the correct reflexive pronoun to use when referring back to the singular subject 'a person.' It is important to match the reflexive pronoun with the singular noun. 'Yourself' and 'Themselves' are plural forms and do not agree with the singular subject 'a person.' 'Itself' is used for inanimate objects, not for people. Therefore, 'Oneself' is the most suitable choice in this context.

5. Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the sentence. The children and their parents handed water in tiny cups to the runners.

• A. and their parents
• B. handed water in tiny cups
• C. to the runners
• D. in tiny cups

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The children and their parents handed water in tiny cups to the runners,' the phrase 'to the runners' is misplaced. Placing it at the end of the sentence can create a clearer and more direct connection between the action of handing water in tiny cups and the recipients, the runners. Rearranging the sentence in this way enhances its clarity and coherence. Choice A ('and their parents') is correctly positioned as it connects 'the children' with 'their parents.' Choice B ('handed water in tiny cups') is the main action being performed and is appropriately placed. Choice D ('in tiny cups') appropriately describes how the water was handed. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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