Nursing Elites

1. What is the noun phrase in the following sentence? Charlotte's new German shepherd puppy is energetic.

• A. Puppy
• B. Charlotte
• C. German shepherd puppy
• D. Charlotte's new German shepherd puppy

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Charlotte's new German shepherd puppy.' A noun phrase consists of a noun and any modifiers that go along with it. In this sentence, 'Charlotte's new German shepherd puppy' is a noun phrase because it includes the noun 'puppy' along with the modifiers 'Charlotte's,' 'new,' and 'German shepherd.' 'Puppy' alone (choice A) is not the complete noun phrase in this context as it lacks the modifiers. 'Charlotte' (choice B) is just a single noun and does not include the full descriptive phrase. 'German shepherd puppy' (choice C) is also not the complete noun phrase as it is missing the possessive 'Charlotte's' and 'new.' Therefore, the most appropriate noun phrase in the sentence is 'Charlotte's new German shepherd puppy.'

2. Which of the following is the most reliable source for scholarly research?

• A. Peer-reviewed articles
• B. Wikipedia
• C. Opinion articles from a newspaper
• D. Blogs and other social media

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Peer-reviewed articles.' Peer-reviewed articles are considered highly reliable because they undergo a rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field before publication. This process ensures that the research presented is of high quality and meets academic standards. Choice B, 'Wikipedia,' is not considered a reliable source for scholarly research as it can be edited by anyone, leading to potential inaccuracies. Choice C, 'Opinion articles from a newspaper,' may provide perspectives but may not always be based on rigorous research or evidence. Choice D, 'Blogs and other social media,' lack the rigorous review process that peer-reviewed articles undergo, making them less reliable for scholarly research.

3. 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 They were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.

• A. The colonists refused to buy stamps and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
• B. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
• C. The colonists refused to buy stamps, and were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.
• D. The colonists refused to buy stamps, were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed.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

4. Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set off a non-essential element?

• A. The teacher, who lives next door, will visit our class next week.
• B. The teacher who lives next door will visit our class next week.
• C. The teacher, who, by the way, lives next door, will visit our class next week.
• D. The teacher will visit our class next week, who lives next door.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In this sentence, the phrase 'who lives next door' is a non-essential element providing additional information about the teacher. It is correctly set off by commas. Choice B does not use any commas to set off the non-essential element, making the information essential to the sentence. Choice C uses an unnecessary comma before 'who,' which disrupts the flow of the sentence. Choice D incorrectly places the non-essential element at the end of the sentence without appropriate commas, making it less clear and concise.

5. Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?

• A. The letter was written by Mary.
• B. John built the house.
• C. She gave the flowers to him.
• D. They were eating dinner.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A correctly uses the passive voice by placing the emphasis on the object (letter) that received the action (was written) rather than the subject performing the action. The phrase 'by Mary' indicates the agent who performed the action, making it a clear example of the passive voice structure. Choices B, C, and D are all in the active voice, where the subject performs the action directly on the object. In the context of identifying the correct usage of the passive voice, option A stands out as the only suitable example.

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