Nursing Elites

1. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The intern had to select _________ three specialties.

• A. among
• B. between
• C. with
• D. along

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'among'. When choosing from more than two items, the preposition 'among' is used. In this case, 'among' is the appropriate choice as the intern had to select from three specialties, indicating a selection from a group rather than a choice between two specific options. Choice B, 'between', is incorrect because it is used when choosing between two items. Choice C, 'with', and choice D, 'along', are also incorrect as they do not convey the idea of choosing from a group of items.

2. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Could Kendra manage to carry both Kendra’s books and yours?

• A. her
• B. his
• C. she's
• D. hers

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the sentence, 'Could Kendra manage to carry both Kendra’s books and yours?', the possessive pronoun 'hers' is the best substitution for the underlined words. The use of 'hers' correctly indicates possession by Kendra, making it the most appropriate word choice to replace 'Kendra’s books'. Choice A, 'her', is incorrect as it refers to the possessive form of a singular female noun, not being possessive of 'Kendra'. Choice B, 'his', is incorrect as it is the possessive pronoun for a singular male noun, not suitable for replacing 'Kendra’s books'. Choice C, 'she's', is incorrect as it is a contraction for 'she is', which does not fit the possessive context needed in the sentence.

3. Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. After ___________ for an entire afternoon, the resident felt revitalized.

• A. having rest
• B. resting
• C. rested
• D. rest

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B - resting' because it is the present participle form of the verb 'rest' and fits appropriately in the sentence structure 'After resting for an entire afternoon, the resident felt revitalized.' The present participle is used to show an ongoing action that happened before the feeling of revitalization. Choice A 'having rest' is incorrect as it does not convey the continuous action needed in this context. Choice C 'rested' is incorrect as it is the past tense form and does not match the tense of the sentence. Choice D 'rest' is incorrect as it is the base form of the verb and does not provide the needed -ing form for the sentence.

4. What punctuation is needed in this sentence to make it correct? Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal.

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

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Period'. The sentence 'Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal.' is a complete sentence and requires a period at the end to indicate a full stop. A comma (Choice B) is not suitable here as it would create a comma splice. A colon (Choice C) is not needed as there is no introductory clause or list following it. A hyphen (Choice D) is used to join compound words or for other specific purposes, not to end a sentence.

5. Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Is the new student coming out to lunch with ____?'

• A. we
• B. our
• C. us
• D. they

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'us' is the correct pronoun to use. The sentence should read, 'Is the new student coming out to lunch with us?' 'Us' is the objective pronoun that functions as the object of the preposition 'with.' Choice A, 'we,' is incorrect because 'we' is a subject pronoun and does not fit the prepositional phrase 'with us.' Choice B, 'our,' is a possessive pronoun, which is also incorrect in this context. Choice D, 'they,' is a subject pronoun and does not agree with the preposition 'with.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: us.'

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