Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following best describes the author's intent in the passage?

• A. to persuade
• B. to entertain
• C. to express feelings
• D. to inform

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author's intent in the passage is to inform the reader about the historical events surrounding King James II, his family, and the succession of the English throne. The passage provides a detailed account of the lineage, religious affiliations, and the political implications of James II and his descendants. It does not aim to persuade, entertain, or express feelings, but rather presents a factual narrative of historical events. Therefore, choice D, 'to inform,' is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the passage is focused on presenting historical information rather than persuading, entertaining, or expressing emotions.

2. The final sentence of the passage states that Julia set a course for home. Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of this sentence?

• A. Julia cannot go directly home.
• B. Julia is planning to go home.
• C. Julia wants to go home but will return to work.
• D. Julia is worried the fire at her office will spread to her home.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The final sentence of the passage mentioning that Julia set a course for home indicates that Julia is making a deliberate decision to head towards her residence. This implies that she is planning to go home, suggesting that option B is the most accurate interpretation. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the context provided. Option A is incorrect as there is no indication that Julia cannot go directly home. Option C is incorrect as there is no mention of Julia returning to work. Option D is incorrect as there is no evidence in the passage to suggest that Julia is worried about the fire at her office spreading to her home.

3. If Mom's car drove 72 miles in 90 minutes, how fast did she drive in feet per second?

• A. 0.8 feet per second
• B. 48.9 feet per second
• C. 0.009 feet per second
• D. 70.4 feet per second

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To convert miles per hour to feet per second, first convert time to hours: 90 minutes = 1.5 hours. Then, calculate the speed in miles per hour: 72 miles in 1.5 hours = 48 mph. Finally, convert mph to feet per second using the conversion factor 1 mph = 1.47 feet per second: 48 mph * 1.47 = 70.4 feet per second. Therefore, the correct answer is 70.4 feet per second. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct conversion from miles per hour to feet per second.

4. The speaker addresses his audience as 'My Good Friends.' What kind of credibility does this salutation give to the speaker?

• A. The speaker is an employer addressing his employees, so the salutation is a way to bridge the gap between himself and his employees.
• B. The speaker's salutation is one from an entertainer to his audience, using friendly language to connect before a serious speech.
• C. The salutation gives the serious speech that follows a somber tone, as it is used ironically.
• D. The speech is one from a politician to the public, so the salutation is used to grab the audience's attention.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The speaker's address of 'My Good Friends' implies a sense of warmth and familiarity, indicating that the speaker wants to establish a connection with the audience before delivering a serious speech. This type of salutation is often used by entertainers to engage the audience and create a friendly atmosphere conducive to effective communication. Choice A is incorrect because there is no indication of an employer-employee relationship. Choice C is incorrect as there is no indication of irony in the salutation. Choice D is incorrect as the salutation aims to create a connection rather than grab attention as a politician might.

5. Which of the following sentences is an example of a complex sentence structure?

• A. Opening night for the performance was fast approaching, and stress levels were high.
• B. Because my tea was cold, I heated it in the microwave.
• C. She returned the laptop, the mouse, and the extra monitor.
• D. I closed the door as the noise from the TV was too loud, but I could still hear it.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A complex sentence consists of one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In sentence B, 'Because my tea was cold' is the dependent clause, indicating that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D do not contain a dependent clause along with an independent clause, making them incorrect. Choice A is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Choice C is a compound sentence with a series of independent clauses, but lacks a dependent clause. Choice D is a compound-complex sentence with two independent clauses and a dependent clause.

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