Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is a simple sentence?

• A. Phillippa walked the dog, and Primula gave the dog a bath.
• B. Phillippa walked and bathed the dog, and Primula helped.
• C. Phillippa walked the dog, while Primula gave the dog a bath.
• D. Phillippa and Primula walked the dog and gave the dog a bath.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A simple sentence contains only one independent clause. Choice D, 'Phillippa and Primula walked the dog and gave the dog a bath,' is a simple sentence as it consists of a single subject (Phillippa and Primula) and predicate (walked the dog and gave the dog a bath). Choices A, B, and C contain multiple clauses or conjunctions that create compound sentences, making them more complex and not fitting the criteria of a simple sentence.

2. John Smith was the man ____ photographed the landscape.

• A. Who
• B. Which
• C. Whom
• D. That

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this sentence, 'who' is the correct relative pronoun to refer to a person, John Smith. 'Who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects. 'Which' is used for things or animals, and 'that' can refer to both people and things, but 'who' is the most appropriate choice here as it refers specifically to a person, John Smith, who is the one performing the action of photographing the landscape.

3. What is the function of the underlined phrase 'with a mischievous grin' in the sentence 'He approached her with a mischievous grin, his eyes twinkling'?

• A. Subject
• B. Direct object
• C. Adverbial phrase
• D. Appositive phrase

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The underlined phrase 'with a mischievous grin' functions as an adverbial phrase in the sentence. It modifies the verb 'approached' by providing information on how he approached her, describing his manner. Adverbial phrases typically answer questions like 'how,' 'when,' 'where,' 'why,' or 'to what extent,' which this phrase does by indicating the manner in which he approached. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. The phrase does not serve as a subject (A), direct object (B), or appositive phrase (D) in the sentence. Instead, it functions to provide additional information about the action of approaching, making it an adverbial phrase.

4. Identify the incorrect usage of punctuation in the following sentence: 'The children, eager to play, ran outside; it was a beautiful day.'

• A. comma after 'children'
• B. comma after 'play'
• C. period after 'outside'
• D. no errors

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence contains two independent clauses that should be separated by a semicolon or period, not a comma. The incorrect punctuation is the period after 'outside.' A period or semicolon is needed to correctly separate the two independent clauses. The comma after 'children' and 'play' are correctly used to set off non-essential participial phrases. Choice D is incorrect as there is a punctuation error in the sentence.

5. Which word is a synonym for 'brief'?

• A. Short
• B. Long
• C. Detailed
• D. Wordy

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Short' is the correct answer because it is a synonym for 'brief,' meaning concise or not lengthy. 'Long' (Choice B) is the opposite of 'brief.' 'Detailed' (Choice C) and 'Wordy' (Choice D) both imply a level of depth or excess information, making them incorrect choices.

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