Nursing Elites

1. When writing a letter to the school board of a public school, which of the following greetings would be most appropriate?

• A. Dearest School Board,
• B. To Whom It May Concern,
• C. Dear Sir and/or Ma’am,
• D. Hello all,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When addressing a formal letter to the school board, 'Dear Sir and/or Ma’am' is the most appropriate greeting as it shows respect and professionalism. Choice A, 'Dearest School Board,' is too informal and overly personal for a professional communication. Choice B, 'To Whom It May Concern,' is more suitable for general inquiries when the recipient is unknown, not for addressing a specific group like a school board. Choice D, 'Hello all,' is too casual and lacks the formality required when addressing a school board.

2. Who is probably the oldest person in my family?

• A. My Uncle Johan
• B. The oldest person
• C. The oldest person in my family
• D. Family

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: The oldest person in my family.' The complete subject of the sentence is 'The oldest person in my family,' which includes all the words that describe who or what the sentence is about. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not form a complete subject that accurately represents who the sentence is referring to in the context of the family relationship.

3. Which of the following prefixes means 'with'?

• A. bio-
• B. per-
• C. con-
• D. trans-

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'con-'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with' or 'together,' as in words like 'convene' or 'connect.' Choice A, 'bio-', is a prefix that means 'life' or 'living organisms,' not 'with.' Choice B, 'per-', is a prefix that means 'through' or 'thoroughly,' not 'with.' Choice D, 'trans-', is a prefix that means 'across' or 'beyond,' not 'with.' Therefore, the correct choice that means 'with' is 'con-'.

4. In the phrase 'a drop in the bucket,' what does 'bucket' represent?

• A. A literal container
• B. A large quantity
• C. A specific goal
• D. An obstacle

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The phrase 'a drop in the bucket' is an idiom that means a very small or insignificant amount in comparison to a much larger total. In this context, 'bucket' symbolizes a large quantity, emphasizing the idea that the 'drop' is minimal or inconsequential when considering the overall amount. Choice A, 'A literal container,' is incorrect as 'bucket' in this phrase is not meant to be taken literally but rather symbolically. Choice C, 'A specific goal,' is incorrect as the phrase does not refer to achieving a specific target. Choice D, 'An obstacle,' is incorrect as 'bucket' is not presented as a hindrance or barrier in this idiom.

5. Select the correct words to complete the following sentence: I have ____________ due tomorrow.

• A. many homework
• B. many homeworks
• C. a lot of homework
• D. a lot of homeworks

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: a lot of homework'. In this case, 'homework' is an uncountable noun, so it does not take a plural form like 'homeworks'. The phrase 'a lot of' is used to quantify uncountable nouns, making it the appropriate choice in this context. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'homework' should not be pluralized, and the phrase 'many' is not suitable for uncountable nouns.

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