Nursing Elites

1. During the Civil War, the United States, still a fairly young country, was divided into the North and South on strongly felt issues. President Abraham Lincoln took a stand on the side of the North, which ultimately emerged victorious. What is the most appropriate topic sentence for the passage below?

• A. The Civil War was a war that was not easily won, but hard fought.
• B. The Civil War ended in 1865.
• C. Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States.
• D. Many countries have had civil wars.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The topic sentence sets the stage for the discussion that follows. Choice A, 'The Civil War was a war that was not easily won, but hard fought,' is the most appropriate as it introduces the theme of the challenges faced during the Civil War and the determination required for victory. Choice B, 'The Civil War ended in 1865,' is a factual statement but does not lead into the paragraph content. Choice C, 'Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States,' introduces a different historical figure not central to the paragraph. Choice D, 'Many countries have had civil wars,' is a broad statement not related to the specific context of the Civil War in the United States.

2. Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• A. I cooked so I could eat dinner.
• B. I cooked so, I could eat dinner.
• C. I cooked so I, could eat dinner.
• D. I cooked, so I could eat dinner.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is sentence D: 'I cooked, so I could eat dinner.' This sentence uses a comma correctly to separate two independent clauses, 'I cooked,' and 'so I could eat dinner.' Choice A is incorrect as it lacks punctuation to separate the clauses properly. Choice B incorrectly uses a comma after 'so,' disrupting the flow of the sentence. Choice C incorrectly places a comma after 'I,' which is not needed in this context.

3. Which of the following provides the best definition for the prefix trans- as used in the sentence?

• A. Across
• B. Beautiful
• C. Change
• D. Different

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The prefix trans- means 'across,' as in words like translucent, which allows light to pass through. 'Beautiful' (Choice B), 'Change' (Choice C), and 'Different' (Choice D) do not accurately capture the meaning of the prefix trans- in this context. Therefore, 'Across' is the correct definition.

4. What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

• A. To summarize the essay
• B. To state the main idea of the essay
• C. To ask a question
• D. To provide evidence

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main purpose of a thesis statement is to clearly state the main idea or argument of the essay. It serves as a roadmap for the reader, outlining the central point that the essay will address. Choice A, 'To summarize the essay,' is incorrect because while a thesis statement does provide a concise summary of the main point, its primary function is to present the main idea, not summarize the entire essay. Choice C, 'To ask a question,' is incorrect as a thesis statement is a declarative statement that asserts a position or argument rather than posing a question. Choice D, 'To provide evidence,' is incorrect because a thesis statement does not offer evidence but rather sets the direction and focus for the evidence that will be presented in the essay.

5. Which of the following words is an example of a conjunction?

• A. Quickly
• B. But
• C. Very
• D. Apple

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is "But". A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. In this case, "But" is a conjunction used to indicate a contrast or opposition between ideas. The other choices, "Quickly", "Very", and "Apple", are not conjunctions. "Quickly" is an adverb, "Very" is an adverb, and "Apple" is a noun, none of which serve the function of connecting words, phrases, or clauses as conjunctions do.

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