Nursing Elites

1. Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence: 'The intern was surprised by the ____ of pain he was in after his first day of work.'

• A. amount
• B. frequency
• C. number
• D. amplitude

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'amount.' In this context, 'amount' is used to describe the intensity or level of pain, which is an uncountable noun. 'Frequency' (B) refers to how often something occurs, 'number' (C) is used for countable objects, and 'amplitude' (D) is typically used in the context of sound or waves, not pain.

2. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? 'The climate ___ is inappropriate for snow sports such as skiing.'

• A. climate
• B. hear
• C. inappropriate
• D. skiing

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'hear' is misspelled; it should be 'here.' In the context of the sentence provided, 'hear' does not fit logically and should be replaced with 'here' to convey the intended meaning. 'Climate,' 'inappropriate,' and 'skiing' are all spelled correctly and are appropriate in the context of the sentence. 'Hear' is a homophone and does not make sense in this context.

3. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The nursing staff ___________ to serve their patients well.

• A. hope
• B. hopes
• C. hoping
• D. does hope

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The subject 'The nursing staff' is a collective noun that is considered singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is 'hopes.' The verb 'hopes' agrees with the singular subject, making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice A ('hope') is incorrect because it is not the correct verb form for a singular subject. Choice C ('hoping') is incorrect as it is a gerund and does not function as the verb in this sentence. Choice D ('does hope') is incorrect as it introduces unnecessary emphasis and does not match the subject-verb agreement required in the sentence.

4. Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Our subcommittee ___________ on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

• A. meet
• B. meets
• C. meeting
• D. are meeting

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'subcommittee' is singular, so the correct verb to use is 'meets' as it agrees with the singular subject. 'Meets' is the present tense form of the verb that matches a singular subject. Choice A 'meet' is incorrect as it is the plural form of the verb. Choice C 'meeting' is a gerund and does not fit the sentence structure. Choice D 'are meeting' is incorrect as 'are' is not the correct auxiliary verb to pair with 'subcommittee'.

5. Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

• A. Which one do you want?
• B. Pick the one you want.
• C. Whose one do you want?
• D. Who do you want?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct sentence is 'Which one do you want?' Choice A is grammatically correct as it forms a question using 'which' to inquire about a specific choice. Choices B, C, and D contain errors in phrasing or grammar. Choice B includes a misspelling of 'want,' choice C uses 'whose' incorrectly, and choice D incorrectly combines 'who' and 'is' without proper context.

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