Nursing Elites

1. The student studies diligently for her upcoming exam. Which word is the plural form of 'study'?

• A. studies
• B. studying
• C. studied
• D. studier

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, 'study' is a verb, not a noun. 'Studied' is the past tense form of the verb 'study.' The plural form of a verb does not exist in the same way as it does for nouns. 'Studied' is the correct form for the past tense of 'study,' not a plural form. 'Studies' (choice A) is the third-person singular present tense form of 'study,' 'studying' (choice B) is the present participle form, and 'studier' (choice D) is not a correct form related to the verb 'study.' Therefore, 'studied' is the most appropriate choice here.

2. Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence structure?

• A. Opening night for the performance was fast approaching, and stress levels were high.
• B. Because my tea was cold, I heated it in the microwave.
• C. She returned the laptop, the mouse, and the extra monitor.
• D. I closed the door as the noise from the TV was too loud, but I could still hear it.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In sentence B, 'Because my tea was cold' is the dependent clause, indicating that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D do not contain a dependent clause along with an independent clause, making them incorrect. Choice A is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Choice C is a compound sentence with a series of independent clauses, but lacks a dependent clause. Choice D is a compound-complex sentence with two independent clauses and a dependent clause.

3. What type of sentence is the following: 'Wow, what a beautiful sunset!'?

• A. Interrogative sentence
• B. Declarative sentence
• C. Exclamatory sentence
• D. Imperative sentence

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence 'Wow, what a beautiful sunset!' expresses strong emotion ('Wow') and conveys an exclamation, indicating that it is an exclamatory sentence. Exclamatory sentences are used to show strong feelings or emotions and typically end with an exclamation mark. Choice A, 'Interrogative sentence,' is incorrect because interrogative sentences ask questions, which this sentence does not. Choice B, 'Declarative sentence,' is incorrect because declarative sentences make statements or convey information, which is not the case here. Choice D, 'Imperative sentence,' is incorrect because imperative sentences give commands or instructions, which are not present in the given sentence.

4. Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means 'abnormality of movement'?

• A. Dyskinesia
• B. Hyperkinesia
• C. Akinesia
• D. Hypokinesia

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Dyskinesia.' By breaking down the word parts, 'dys-' means difficult or abnormal, and '-kinesia' refers to movement. Therefore, 'Dyskinesia' means an abnormality of movement. Choice B, 'Hyperkinesia,' is incorrect as 'hyper-' means excessive, not abnormal. Choice C, 'Akinesia,' is incorrect as 'a-' means without, not abnormal. Choice D, 'Hypokinesia,' is incorrect as 'hypo-' means deficient, not abnormal.

5. Caret, carrot, and to, two, and too share something in common. They:

• A. Are nouns
• B. Are monosyllabic
• C. Are homophones
• D. Represent things in nature

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Caret, carrot, and to, two, and too are all examples of homophones. Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. In this case, while these words are spelled differently and have different meanings, they are pronounced the same way. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because these words being discussed do not all fall under the same grammatical category as nouns, monosyllabic words, or representations of things in nature. The commonality among these words lies in being homophones, not in being nouns, monosyllabic, or representations of nature.

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