Nursing Elites

1. Select the word that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. The lounge needs a thorough cleaning, ________ the windows must be washed.

• A. and
• B. or
• C. but
• D. yet

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'and.' The sentence requires a conjunction that shows the need for both a thorough cleaning and washing the windows. The word 'and' is used to connect two actions that must be performed, indicating a list of tasks that should be completed in the lounge. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'or' would imply a choice between cleaning and washing the windows, 'but' would suggest a contrast or contradiction between cleaning and washing the windows, and 'yet' is used to show a contrast or unexpected result, which is not suitable in this context where both actions are necessary.

2. Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The students promised ___________ themselves with quiet dignity.

• A. conduct
• B. conducting
• C. to conduct
• D. to be conducted

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The sentence requires an infinitive form of the verb 'to conduct' after the verb 'promised.' This structure is commonly used in English grammar, where the main verb 'promised' is followed by an infinitive verb form. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'The students promised to conduct themselves with quiet dignity.' Choice A ('conduct') is incorrect as it is not in the infinitive form required after 'promised.' Choice B ('conducting') is incorrect as a gerund does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence. Choice D ('to be conducted') is incorrect as it changes the meaning of the sentence, suggesting that someone else will conduct the students, rather than the students conducting themselves.

3. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The committee finished _______ report in time for the annual review.

• A. its
• B. their
• C. it's
• D. they're

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, "committee" is a singular noun, so the correct pronoun to use is "its." The possessive pronoun "its" indicates that the committee is taking ownership of the report it finished. Choice B, "their," is incorrect as it is a plural pronoun and does not agree with the singular noun "committee." Choices C and D are also incorrect as they represent contractions ("it's" for "it is" and "they're" for "they are"), which do not fit in the context of showing possession of the report by the committee.

4. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The children loved having their photographs taken.

• A. its
• B. their
• C. they
• D. his

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct word to substitute for the underlined words 'the children' in the sentence would be 'their' to ensure clarity and proper possessive form. Using 'their' makes it clear that the photographs belong to the children. Choice A 'its' is incorrect as it refers to singular possession. Choice C 'they' is a pronoun and does not indicate possession. Choice D 'his' is incorrect as it is singular and refers to a male possessive form, which does not match the plural 'children' in the sentence.

5. Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. When the lecture was over, two students ___________.

• A. raise their hands to ask questions
• B. raised their hands to ask questions
• C. have raised their hands to ask questions
• D. are raising their hands to ask questions

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The verb 'raised' should be used in the past tense to match the past event (lecture was over). Therefore, the correct phrase is 'raised their hands to ask questions.' In English, when referring to a past event, the past tense of the verb is typically used to maintain proper grammar and clarity. Choice A is incorrect because it uses the present tense 'raise' instead of the past tense. Choice C is incorrect as it uses the present perfect tense 'have raised,' which is not suitable for a simple past event. Choice D is incorrect as it uses the present continuous tense 'are raising,' which is not appropriate for a completed past action.

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