Nursing Elites

1. What does the author imply will happen if people do not follow his suggestions?

• A. The author implies we will run out of resources in the next 10 years.
• B. The author implies water and energy prices will rise sharply in the near future.
• C. The author implies global warming and the depletion of natural resources will continue.
• D. The author implies local farmers will lose their farms.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author implies that neglecting the recommended actions will lead to the continued degradation of the environment and depletion of resources. The passage emphasizes the importance of being proactive in conserving resources to combat global warming and the depletion of natural resources. Choice A is incorrect because the author doesn't specify a timeframe for running out of resources. Choice B is incorrect as the focus is on environmental impact rather than economic consequences. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not specifically mention the impact on local farmers.

2. Which of the following sentences contains an opinion on the part of the author?

• A. James was recognized as a practicing Catholic, and his commitment to Catholicism would prove to be his downfall.
• B. James' son King Charles I proved to be less committed to the Protestant Church of England.
• C. The movement was soundly defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and England and Scotland have remained ostensibly Protestant ever since.
• D. Scholars in the 21st century are far too hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes, but religion undoubtedly played a role in the problems that faced England and Scotland.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence in answer choice D expresses the opinion of the author by suggesting that scholars in the 21st century are hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes. This opinion is presented without factual evidence or support within the passage, making it an opinion rather than a statement based on information provided in the text. Choice A simply states facts about James being a practicing Catholic and how it affected him, without expressing any opinion. Choice B also presents a factual statement about King Charles I's commitment to the Protestant Church of England. Choice C provides historical information about the Battle of Culloden and the religious state of England and Scotland, without any opinion from the author.

3. Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes the passage?

• A. Tobacco is less healthy than many alternatives.
• B. Tobacco is deadly, expensive, and socially unappealing.
• C. The US typically taxes tobacco products, leading to high prices.
• D. Tobacco products shorten smokers' lives by ten years and kill millions.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The passage extensively details the destructive nature of smoking tobacco products, highlighting the numerous harmful chemicals, addictive properties of nicotine, increased risk of various cancers, serious health conditions, and premature deaths associated with smoking. It also mentions the high costs due to government taxation on tobacco products, alongside the negative social aspects like the smell and staining effects. Choice A is incorrect as the passage emphasizes the severe dangers rather than comparing the healthiness of tobacco to other alternatives. Choice C is incorrect as it focuses solely on the financial aspect of tobacco taxation, omitting the broader health and social consequences discussed in the passage. Choice D is partially correct but not as comprehensive as choice B, which encapsulates the deadly, expensive, and socially unappealing nature of tobacco use as portrayed in the passage.

4. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'smart' with a negative connotation, rather than a positive connotation or simply the word's denotation?

• A. Eliot's teacher said he was not quite gifted, but too smart for a general class.
• B. Eliot was smart to have studied the day before the test; he got a good grade.
• C. Eliot was identified by his teacher as one of the smart students in her classes.
• D. Eliot got into trouble when he gave a smart answer to his teacher's question.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In sentence D, the word 'smart' is used with a negative connotation as it describes Eliot getting into trouble for giving a smart answer to his teacher's question. This implies that being smart in this context led to a negative consequence. Choices A, B, and C use 'smart' in a positive or neutral light, highlighting intelligence or wise decisions without any negative implications.

5. Which of the following is an opinion, rather than a historical fact, expressed by the author?

• A. Leif Erikson was definitely the son of Erik the Red.
• B. Leif Erikson's crew called the land Vinland.
• C. Leif Erikson deserves more credit for his accomplishments.
• D. Leif Erikson explored the Americas nearly five hundred years before Columbus.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The statement 'Leif Erikson deserves more credit for his accomplishments' is an opinion rather than a historical fact. Historical facts can be verified through evidence and documentation, while opinions are subjective viewpoints. Choices A, B, and D provide historical facts about Leif Erikson's lineage, the name given to the land he discovered, and his exploration, respectively, which can be supported by historical records and research.

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