Nursing Elites

1. What kind of error does the following sentence contain? Forgetting that he was supposed to meet his girlfriend for dinner, Anita was mad when Fred showed up late.

• A. Parallelism
• B. Run-on sentence
• C. Misplaced modifier
• D. Subject-verb agreement

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, misplaced modifier. In this sentence, the modifier 'Forgetting that he was supposed to meet his girlfriend for dinner' is placed incorrectly, suggesting that Anita forgot, when it was actually Fred who forgot. The modifier should be positioned closer to 'Fred' to clarify the intended meaning. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Parallelism is not an issue in this sentence, it is not a run-on sentence as it is grammatically correct, and there is no subject-verb agreement error present.

2. The doctor carefully examined the patient. Which word is the comparative form of the adjective 'careful'?

• A. careful
• B. carelessly
• C. more careful
• D. most careful

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The comparative form of the adjective 'careful' is 'more careful' when comparing two things. In this context, it is comparing the level of care in examining the patient, indicating a higher degree of care than just 'careful.' Choice A, 'careful,' is the positive form of the adjective and not comparative. Choice B, 'carelessly,' is an adverb that conveys the opposite meaning. Choice D, 'most careful,' is the superlative form of the adjective, indicating the highest degree of care, not the comparative form.

3. What specific task should you perform if you are the last one to leave the office?

• A. Ensure you are the last one to leave the office.
• B. Check to see that the coffee maker in the breakroom is unplugged.
• C. We appreciate your cooperation.
• D. This will make life easier for everyone.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Check to see that the coffee maker in the breakroom is unplugged.' This task is explicitly mentioned in the memo as one of the tasks to be performed when leaving the office. Choices A, C, and D are not specific tasks listed in the memo and do not directly relate to the instructions provided. Therefore, they are incorrect choices. It is essential to pay attention to the specific details mentioned in the instructions to identify the correct task to perform.

4. Which of the following types of writing would include a bibliography of sources at the end?

• A. An article for a school paper
• B. A research paper on the Great Migration
• C. A short story for a magazine
• D. A personal essay about someone's father

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A research paper typically includes a bibliography of sources to document the research conducted. In this case, a research paper on the Great Migration would require a bibliography to cite the sources used. Choices A, C, and D do not typically require a bibliography as they are not research-based and focus more on personal or fictional content.

5. Which sentence contains a homonym?

• A. I need to bear the pain.
• B. She found a bear in the woods.
• C. I can't bear to see this.
• D. He bears a striking resemblance.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'I can't bear to see this.' The words 'bear' and 'bare' are homonyms, as they sound the same but have different meanings. Choice A does not contain a homonym; it correctly uses 'bear' in the context of enduring pain. Choice B uses 'bear' as a noun referring to the animal, not a homonym. Choice D uses 'bears' as a verb, not a homonym.

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