Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following examples correctly uses quotation marks?

• A. “Where the Red Fern Grows” was one of my favorite novels as a child.
• B. Though he is famous for his roles in films like “The Great Gatsby” and “Titanic,” Leonardo DiCaprio has never won an Oscar.
• C. Sylvia Plath’s poem, “Daddy,” will be the subject of this week’s group discussion.
• D. “The New York Times” reported that many fans are disappointed in some of the trades made by the Yankees this off-season.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct use of quotation marks in choice A is to enclose the title of a book, 'Where the Red Fern Grows,' indicating that it is a specific title that should be distinguished from the rest of the sentence. Choice B incorrectly uses quotation marks for movie titles, which should be italicized or underlined. Choice C correctly uses quotation marks for the title of a poem. Choice D has an extra space before the opening quotation mark, which is incorrect.

2. After graduating from Proviso East High School in 1966, he later went on to study law at Triton Junior College. Which of these sentences, if any, should begin a new paragraph?

• A. There should be no new paragraph.
• B. After graduating from Proviso East High School in 1966, he later went on to study law at Triton Junior College.
• C. While studying at Triton, Hampton joined and became a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
• D. As a result of his leadership, the NAACP gained more than 500 members.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'After graduating from Proviso East High School in 1966, he later went on to study law at Triton Junior College' marks a shift in the narrative as it introduces a new stage in the individual's journey. This change in focus warrants starting a new paragraph to clearly separate different events or developments in the person's life. Choices C and D are related to Hampton's actions during or after his time at Triton College but do not necessitate a new paragraph. Choice A is incorrect because the sentence provided is a suitable candidate for starting a new paragraph due to the change in the main topic it introduces.

3. The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight. Which of the following options correctly punctuates the above?

• A. The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
• B. The plump, old, white, cat basked in the warm sunlight.
• C. The plump, old white cat basked in the warm sunlight.
• D. The plump old white cat, basked in the warm sunlight.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight.' Commas should be used to separate coordinate adjectives describing the cat. In this sentence, 'plump,' 'old,' and 'white' are coordinate adjectives, each providing distinct information about the cat. Option B incorrectly places a comma after 'white,' creating a nonessential element. Option C lacks commas to separate the coordinate adjectives. Option D incorrectly places a comma after 'cat,' causing a punctuation error.

4. Which of the following prefixes means 'above'?

• A. Dys-
• B. Supra-
• C. Intra-
• D. Sub-

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Supra-' as it means 'above.' 'Dys-' denotes 'bad' or 'difficult,' 'Intra-' means 'within,' and 'Sub-' indicates 'below' or 'under.' Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect in the context of the question.

5. Which sentence uses the word 'literally' correctly?

• A. I literally died laughing at that joke.
• B. He literally climbed a mountain of paperwork.
• C. Her eyes were literally sparkling with excitement.
• D. The house was literally haunted by ghosts.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it uses 'literally' to emphasize the magnitude of work, not to exaggerate a simple action. In this sentence, 'literally' is used to convey the idea that the person climbed a significant amount of paperwork, highlighting the challenging and overwhelming nature of the task. Choices A, C, and D use 'literally' inappropriately by exaggerating or using the word in a non-literal sense. In choice A, 'died laughing' is a common expression and not meant to be taken literally. Choice C describes a figurative expression, not a literal one. Choice D involves the supernatural, which is not a literal occurrence.

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