Nursing Elites

1. The tone of a text is ____________ if the words say the opposite of what they really mean.

• A. ironic
• B. earnest
• C. confused
• D. unambiguous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: ironic.' In literature, irony is when there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant. It is a technique used to convey humor, sarcasm, or to emphasize a point indirectly. 'Earnest' (choice B) refers to being sincere or genuine, which is the opposite of what the question is describing. 'Confused' (choice C) does not accurately capture the concept of words saying the opposite of what they mean. 'Unambiguous' (choice D) means clear and not open to interpretation, which is the opposite of a situation where words have a hidden or opposite meaning.

2. In the sentence, “We will depart as a class, but when we arrive we will split up into small groups,” which part(s) is/are prepositional phrase(s)?

• A. “as a class”
• B. “when we arrive”
• C. “into small groups”
• D. (a) and (c) but not (b)

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prepositional phrases in the sentence are 'as a class' and 'into small groups,' making choices (a) and (c) correct. The phrase 'when we arrive' is not a prepositional phrase but rather a subordinate clause indicating a time. Prepositional phrases typically begin with a preposition (as, into) and end with a noun, pronoun, gerund, or clause. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, as it correctly identifies the prepositional phrases in the sentence.

3. Which of the following sentences best represents style and clarity of expression?

• A. Without adequate preparation, the test was likely to be a failure for Zara.
• B. The test was likely to be a failure for Zara without adequate preparation.
• C. Without adequate preparation, Zara expected to fail the test.
• D. Zara expected to fail the test without adequate preparation.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'Without adequate preparation, Zara expected to fail the test,' is the best option as it maintains clarity and conciseness. The subject 'Zara' is directly linked to the action 'expected to fail the test' with the cause 'Without adequate preparation' clearly stated at the beginning. This structure enhances the flow of the sentence and makes it easier to understand. Choices A, B, and D are less clear as they place the cause and effect in less optimal positions, resulting in a less effective and concise expression of the idea.

4. What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences? 1. The colonists refused to buy stamps. 2. They were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.

• A. The colonists refused to buy stamps and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
• B. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
• C. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
• D. The colonists refused to buy stamps, were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect the two independent clauses in the most effective and grammatically correct way. This choice maintains the clarity of the sentence and the relationship between the two ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks the necessary conjunction to properly connect the two independent clauses. Choice C is incorrect as it misses the subject 'they' before 'were determined.' Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the necessary coordinating conjunction 'and' before 'were determined,' resulting in a run-on sentence.

5. Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'I ate, and he drank.'

• A. Coordinate clause
• B. Dependent clause
• C. Subordinate clause
• D. Independent clause

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Coordinate clause.' In the sentence 'I ate, and he drank,' 'I ate' and 'he drank' are coordinate clauses. They are both independent clauses that are joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and.' A coordinate clause is a type of independent clause that is equally important and balanced within a sentence. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause. A subordinate clause is a type of dependent clause that functions within a sentence to provide additional information but does not express a complete thought. An independent clause, on the other hand, can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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