Nursing Elites

1. Therefore, because, and accordingly are examples of which type of signal words?

• A. Emphasis words
• B. Compare/contrast words
• C. Cause-and-effect words
• D. Temporal sequencing words

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Therefore,' 'because,' and 'accordingly' are examples of cause-and-effect signal words. These words indicate a relationship between actions or events where one causes or results in another. Choice A, 'Emphasis words,' is incorrect as the given signal words do not emphasize a point but rather show cause and effect. Choice B, 'Compare/contrast words,' is incorrect as these signal words do not indicate a comparison or contrast between two ideas. Choice D, 'Temporal sequencing words,' is incorrect as the signal words provided do not specifically denote a sequence of events over time, but rather a cause-and-effect relationship.

2. Which of the following words functions as a pronoun in the sentence below? Anne-Charlotte and I will be driving together to the picnic this weekend.

• A. Be
• B. This
• C. Together
• D. I

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the sentence provided, 'I' functions as a pronoun. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In this case, 'I' replaces the name of the speaker (the person talking), making it a pronoun. 'Be' is a verb, 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun, and 'together' is an adverb indicating the manner in which Anne-Charlotte and the speaker will be driving. Therefore, 'I' is the correct answer.

3. What does the phrase 'to be on the same page' mean?

• A. To be physically close
• B. To agree or understand each other
• C. To be sharing the same goal
• D. To be facing the same direction

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To agree or understand each other.' The phrase 'to be on the same page' is an idiom that means to agree or understand each other. It implies being in sync or having a shared understanding with someone else. Choice A, 'To be physically close,' is incorrect as the phrase does not refer to physical proximity. Choice C, 'To be sharing the same goal,' is incorrect because while being on the same page may involve a shared goal, it primarily emphasizes agreement or mutual understanding. Choice D, 'To be facing the same direction,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of mutual agreement or understanding conveyed by the idiom.

4. What is missing from the following sentence: 'He asked, When is the assignment due?'

• A. There should be quotation marks.
• B. There needs to be a semicolon after 'asked.'
• C. There should be a comma after 'assignment.'
• D. Nothing is missing.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence is missing quotation marks around 'When is the assignment due?'. Quotation marks are essential to indicate that the words enclosed are being directly quoted. Choice B is incorrect because a semicolon is not needed in this context. Choice C is incorrect as a comma is already present after 'He asked' to separate the introductory clause. Choice D is incorrect because the sentence does lack proper punctuation, which are the quotation marks.

5. Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence: I _________ about it for a long time before I decided to major in criminal justice.

• A. think
• B. thank
• C. thinked
• D. thought

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'thought.' 'Thought' is the correct past tense form of 'think.' In this sentence, 'thought' is used to indicate that the thinking process happened in the past before deciding to major in criminal justice. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Think' is the present tense form, 'thank' is a different verb with a different meaning, and 'thinked' is not a valid past tense form of 'think.'

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