Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence?

• A. The puppy and his mother both had dark brown eyes and long, floppy ears.
• B. The puppy and his mother looked exactly the same; both had shiny, dark brown eyes and long, floppy ears.
• C. The puppy, who had dark brown, shiny eyes and long, floppy ears, looked just like his mother.
• D. Even though the puppy was much smaller than his mother, his eyes were dark brown and shiny just like hers, and his ears were long and floppy, too.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sentence D is a compound-complex sentence because it contains two independent clauses ('Even though the puppy was much smaller than his mother' and 'his eyes were dark brown and shiny just like hers') and one dependent clause ('and his ears were long and floppy, too'). Choices A, B, and C do not meet the criteria for a compound-complex sentence as they lack a combination of independent and dependent clauses.

2. If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious stew we had last week. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above?

• A. The comma after the word 'market'
• B. The comma after the word 'beef'
• C. The comma after the word 'celery'
• D. The comma after the word 'delicious'

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The comma after 'delicious' is unnecessary as it separates the adjective 'delicious' from the noun 'stew'. In this case, 'delicious' is describing the type of stew, so the comma should be removed to maintain correct sentence structure. The other commas in the sentence are correctly used to separate items in a list and after introductory phrases, making them necessary for clarity and grammatical correctness.

3. Which of the following suffixes would change the verb 'manage' into an adjective?

• A. -ed
• B. -ible
• C. -able
• D. -er

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct suffix to change the verb 'manage' into an adjective is '-able.' When added to 'manage,' it forms the adjective 'manageable,' which means capable of being managed. Choice A ('-ed') is a past participle suffix, not an adjective-forming suffix. Choice B ('-ible') is used to form adjectives meaning 'capable of' but is not the correct choice in this context. Choice D ('-er') is typically used to form agent nouns rather than adjectives.

4. Identify the sentence that contains a dependent clause.

• A. The cat sat on the mat.
• B. The cat sat on the mat after it ate.
• C. The cat will sit on the mat tomorrow.
• D. The cat is sitting on the mat.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The cat sat on the mat after it ate.' 'After it ate' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is dependent on the main clause 'The cat sat on the mat.' Choice A is a simple sentence without a dependent clause. Choice C is a sentence with a time adverbial modifying 'The cat will sit on the mat,' not a dependent clause. Choice D is a sentence in the present continuous tense, also lacking a dependent clause.

5. Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism?

• A. A student copies an informational source intending to paraphrase it.
• B. A writer forgets to include quotation marks around a direct quote.
• C. A student submits a paper they found on the internet.
• D. A writer omits a source citation because they believe the information is common knowledge.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Submitting a paper found on the internet as one's own work is a clear example of deliberate plagiarism. Choice A is not deliberate plagiarism as the student intends to paraphrase the source, although it may still be considered plagiarism if not properly cited. Choice B is a form of plagiarism known as improper citation but does not involve deliberate intent to pass off someone else's work as one's own. Choice D is also a form of plagiarism known as inadequate citation or failure to attribute, but it does not constitute deliberate plagiarism as the writer's intention is not to deceive but rather a failure in acknowledging sources properly.

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