Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences follows the rules of capitalization?

• A. Dashiell visited his cousin Elaine on Tuesday.
• B. Juniper sent a card to Uncle Archibald, who has been unwell.
• C. Flicka and her mother spent the day setting up the rummage sale.
• D. Lowell and his twin sister look alike but have very different personalities.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Titles used before names, like 'Uncle' in 'Uncle Archibald,' should be capitalized. In choices A, C, and D, 'cousin,' 'mother,' and 'sister' are common nouns and should not be capitalized unless used before the name as part of the title. Therefore, they are incorrect choices. Choice B demonstrates proper capitalization rules by capitalizing 'Uncle Archibald,' making it the correct option.

2. Hampton was born and raised in Maywood of Chicago, Illinois in 1948. Which of the following is the correct punctuation for the sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. in Maywood, of Chicago, Illinois in 1948.
• C. in Maywood of Chicago, Illinois, in 1948.
• D. in Chicago, Illinois of Maywood in 1948.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C correctly punctuates the sentence by placing commas after 'Chicago' and 'Illinois' to separate the location details and inserting a comma before 'in 1948' to separate the location from the date. This creates a clear and grammatically correct sentence. Choices A, B, and D incorrectly place the commas, leading to confusion or incorrect grouping of the location and date information.

3. Unlike a traditional comic book, a graphic novel is released as one single publication, either in the form of one long story or an anthology. Which of the following is an appropriate synonym for traditional as it is used in the sentence?

• A. old-fashioned
• B. conventional
• C. expensive
• D. popular

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'traditional' is used to describe the characteristic of a comic book that follows long-established conventions. The word 'conventional' is the most appropriate synonym because it implies something that follows standard or established practices. 'Old-fashioned' suggests something outdated, which is not the intended meaning here. 'Expensive' and 'popular' do not relate to the context of how comic books are released and do not align with the meaning of 'traditional' in this specific context.

4. The student studies diligently for her upcoming exam. Which word is the plural form of 'study'?

• A. studies
• B. studying
• C. studied
• D. studier

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, 'study' is a verb, not a noun. 'Studied' is the past tense form of the verb 'study.' The plural form of a verb does not exist in the same way as it does for nouns. 'Studied' is the correct form for the past tense of 'study,' not a plural form. 'Studies' (choice A) is the third-person singular present tense form of 'study,' 'studying' (choice B) is the present participle form, and 'studier' (choice D) is not a correct form related to the verb 'study.' Therefore, 'studied' is the most appropriate choice here.

5. In which of the following situations is a citation needed?

• A. A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote.
• B. A speaker recites an original poem.
• C. A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.
• D. A writer states a well-known and accepted fact.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. A citation is necessary when using someone else's work, such as song lyrics, to support an argument in academic writing. In options A, B, and D, there is no need for a citation. Option A involves the professor teaching her own work, so no external citation is required. Option B refers to an original work by the speaker, which does not require citation. Option D mentions a well-known and accepted fact, which generally does not need a citation in academic writing.

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