Nursing Elites

1. She was really looking forward to the picnic, _________ she feared it might rain that afternoon. Which of the following transition words or phrases is more appropriate to complete the sentence above?

• A. after all
• B. likewise
• C. in other words
• D. although

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D' - 'although.' This transition word is suitable in the context as it indicates a contrast between the excitement of looking forward to the picnic and the worry about rain. 'After all' (choice A) implies a conclusion or reasoning, which doesn't fit the contrast in the sentence. 'Likewise' (choice B) suggests similarity or agreement, which is opposite to the intended contrast. 'In other words' (choice C) signals clarification or providing more details, which is not needed here. Therefore, 'although' is the best choice to convey the contrast between anticipation and concern.

2. Here's what I'd like you to bring tomorrow: two dozen cupcakes, a carton of milk, and party napkins. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence above?

• A. ;
• B. .
• C. :
• D. ,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is a colon (C). In this sentence, the colon is used to introduce a list of items that the speaker wants you to bring. The colon is the most suitable punctuation mark in this context. Choice A (;) is incorrect because a semicolon is used to connect independent clauses or items in a list when those items contain commas. Choice B (.) is incorrect because a period ends a sentence and does not fit here as the sentence continues. Choice D (,) is incorrect because a comma is used to separate items in a list, but the sentence needs a punctuation mark that introduces the list.

3. What part of speech is the word 'results' in the sentence 'The students eagerly awaited the results'?

• A. Verb
• B. Noun
• C. Adjective
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, 'results' is the direct object of the verb 'awaited,' functioning as a noun. Hence, option B, 'Noun,' is correct. The students were eagerly waiting for what? The results - which makes 'results' a noun in this context. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Results' is not describing a verb, an adjective, or an adverb in the sentence; it is the object of the students' anticipation, indicating a noun.

4. During trips to the beach, he preferred to swim at the pool, and whenever he went hiking, he avoided touching any plants for fear that they might be poison ivy.

• A. Leave it where it is now.
• B. Move the sentence so that it comes before the preceding sentence.
• C. Move the sentence to the end of the first paragraph.
• D. Omit the sentence.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The sentence is well-placed where it is, as it provides context to the narrative about the individual's preferences. Moving it before the preceding sentence or to the end of the first paragraph would disrupt the flow of information and may confuse the reader. Omitting the sentence would result in a gap in the story, leaving the reader questioning the individual's behavior without a clear explanation. Thus, leaving the sentence where it is now is the best choice for maintaining coherence in the narrative.

5. Hampton was born and raised in Maywood of Chicago, Illinois in 1948. Which of the following is the correct punctuation for the sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. in Maywood, of Chicago, Illinois in 1948.
• C. in Maywood of Chicago, Illinois, in 1948.
• D. in Chicago, Illinois of Maywood in 1948.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C correctly punctuates the sentence by placing commas after 'Chicago' and 'Illinois' to separate the location details and inserting a comma before 'in 1948' to separate the location from the date. This creates a clear and grammatically correct sentence. Choices A, B, and D incorrectly place the commas, leading to confusion or incorrect grouping of the location and date information.

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