Nursing Elites

1. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The doctor and I went over the doctor’s and my notes.

• A. his
• B. their
• C. our
• D. mine

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'our' is the best substitute for the underlined words 'the doctor’s and my' in the sentence. Using 'our' indicates joint possession, making the sentence more concise and natural. Choice A, 'his', is singular possessive and does not reflect the joint ownership implied by the sentence. Choice B, 'their', is plural possessive and does not align with the singular subjects 'the doctor and I'. Choice D, 'mine', is possessive for the first person singular pronoun and does not convey the shared ownership of the notes by both individuals.

2. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Picking up groceries ____ one of the things you are supposed to do?'

• A. Is
• B. Am
• C. Is it
• D. Are

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Is.' In this sentence, the subject 'picking up groceries' is singular, so it should be followed by the singular form of the verb 'to be,' which is 'is.' The verb should agree with the subject in number. 'Am' is incorrect as it is the first person singular form, 'Is it' creates an unnecessary question structure, and 'Are' is plural, not matching the singular subject. Therefore, 'Is' is needed to make the sentence grammatically correct.

3. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct: 'Walking home from class, ____'?

• A. the students watched the snow begin to fall
• B. the snow began falling on the students
• C. snow fell on the students
• D. the students watched the snow fall

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'the students watched the snow begin to fall.' In this sentence, the structure is correct with the subject 'the students' followed by the verb 'watched' and the object 'the snow begin to fall' in a grammatically appropriate manner. Choices B, C, and D have issues with verb tense agreement and sentence structure, making them grammatically incorrect. Choice B changes the active voice to passive, choice C lacks a verb for the subject 'snow,' and choice D does not complete the action initiated in the introductory participial phrase.

4. When a person finds ________________ in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.

• A. Oneself
• B. Yourself
• C. Themselves
• D. Itself

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Oneself' is the correct reflexive pronoun to use when referring back to the singular subject 'a person.' It is important to match the reflexive pronoun with the singular noun. 'Yourself' and 'Themselves' are plural forms and do not agree with the singular subject 'a person.' 'Itself' is used for inanimate objects, not for people. Therefore, 'Oneself' is the most suitable choice in this context.

5. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The children and ___________ performed a skit for the elderly patients.

• A. he
• B. me
• C. them
• D. her

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, we are looking for a pronoun that refers to more than one person. The children and 'them' performed a skit for the elderly patients. 'Them' is the correct pronoun to use in this context to indicate a group of people, which is the plural form of the pronoun. Choice A, 'he,' is singular and would not match the plural subject. Choice B, 'me,' is an object pronoun and does not fit the subject position. Choice D, 'her,' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'children and them.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: them.'

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