Nursing Elites

1. When it gets warm in the spring, _______ and _______ like to go fishing at Cobbs Creek. Which of the following word pairs should be used in the blanks above?

• A. me, him
• B. he, I
• C. him, I
• D. he, me

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct word pair to use in this context is 'him, I.' This is because 'him' and 'I' are the correct pronouns to refer to two individuals in the third person (him) and first person (I). The sentence should indicate that when it gets warm in the spring, 'him' and 'I' like to go fishing at Cobbs Creek. Choice A, 'me, him,' is incorrect as 'me' should be replaced with 'I' to maintain proper subject-object agreement. Choice B, 'he, I,' is incorrect as 'he' should be replaced with 'him' to properly refer to the other person involved. Choice D, 'he, me,' is incorrect as 'me' should be replaced with 'I' to maintain the correct pronoun usage.

2. Which of the following phrases is grammatically correct and uses parallel structure?

• A. He enjoys reading, writing, and playing sports.
• B. Walking, swimming, and cooking are his favorite hobbies.
• C. He likes to read, write, and play sports.
• D. Singing, dancing, and traveling are his passions.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B is the correct answer as it uses the gerund (-ing) form for all three hobbies, achieving parallel structure. Parallel structure requires that elements in a sentence are grammatically balanced. In this case, all three activities are presented in the same form, making the sentence clear and consistent. Choices A, C, and D do not exhibit parallel structure as they mix verb forms or use infinitives, breaking the parallelism needed for correct grammar.

3. Which word in the following sentence is a homophone of 'I'll'?

• A. Me
• B. Aisle
• C. I'm
• D. Ill

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 'Aisle' is the correct answer. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning or spelling. In this sentence, 'I'll' is a homophone of 'aisle' as they sound the same but have distinct definitions and spellings. Choices A, C, and D do not fit the criteria of being homophones of 'I'll'.

4. Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentences: Where _________ everyone? What ___________ they doing?

• A. is, is
• B. is, are
• C. are, is
• D. are, are

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'is, are'. 'Where is everyone?' requires the singular verb 'is' to agree with 'everyone'. 'What are they doing?' requires the plural verb 'are' to match the plural subject 'they'. Option A 'is, is', does not provide correct subject-verb agreement in the second sentence. Option C 'are, is' and Option D 'are, are' do not maintain consistent subject-verb agreement within the sentences.

5. The professor explained the concept clearly. What is the past participle of the verb 'explain'?

• A. explains
• B. explaining
• C. explained
• D. explanation

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The past participle of a verb is used to form various tenses and passive voice constructions. In this case, 'explained' is the correct past participle form of the verb 'explain'. The sentence structure indicates a completed action in the past, which aligns with the use of the past participle. Choice A, 'explains,' is the present tense form of the verb, not the past participle. Choice B, 'explaining,' is the present participle form of the verb, not the past participle. Choice D, 'explanation,' is a noun derived from the verb 'explain,' not the past participle form of the verb itself.

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