Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following literary devices is present in the excerpt?

• A. Personification
• B. Synecdoche
• C. Metaphor
• D. Colloquialism

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Colloquialism'. Colloquialism is the use of informal, everyday language in writing or speaking. In the given excerpt, the dialogue is informal and reflects everyday speech, making it an example of colloquialism. Choice A, 'Personification', attributes human qualities to non-human entities, choice B, 'Synecdoche', represents a part of something to refer to the whole, and choice C, 'Metaphor', implies a comparison between two unrelated things. These choices do not accurately describe the literary device present in the excerpt, making them incorrect.

2. Which of the following sentences shows correct word usage?

• A. It's often been said that work is better than rest.
• B. Its often been said that work is better than rest.
• C. It’s often been said that work is better than rest.
• D. Its often been said that work is better than rest.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, 'It’s' is the contraction for 'it is,' and 'than' is used correctly for comparisons (e.g., better than). Therefore, sentence C is correct because it uses 'It’s' (it is) and 'than' (for comparison) properly. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Choice A lacks the necessary apostrophe in 'It's' (it is) and incorrectly uses 'then' instead of 'than.' Choice B incorrectly uses 'Its' (possessive form) instead of 'It’s.' Choice D lacks the necessary apostrophe in 'It's' (it is) and incorrectly uses 'then' instead of 'than.'

3. In the sentence “Bess, who can draw beautifully, loves art; but Grace, who thinks very logically, prefers science,” what type of sentence structure is being used?

• A. Compound-complex
• B. Compound
• C. Complex
• D. Simple

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, complex. This sentence contains an independent clause ('Bess loves art') and a dependent clause ('who can draw beautifully'). The dependent clause relies on the independent clause for context and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. The connection between the clauses is established by the relative pronoun 'who.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. It is not a compound-complex sentence as it lacks multiple independent clauses and a dependent clause, respectively. It is not a compound sentence since it does not have two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Lastly, it is not a simple sentence because it contains both an independent and a dependent clause, making it more complex than a simple sentence.

4. The test was ridiculously easy, and the entire class got every question right. Which of the following parts of speech is 'ridiculously' as used in the sentence above?

• A. Verb
• B. Interjection
• C. Adjective
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: D

Rationale: 'Ridiculously' is an adverb in this sentence, modifying the adjective 'easy.' Adverbs typically modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. In this case, 'ridiculously' is describing the adjective 'easy,' indicating the degree or manner of the adjective. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Ridiculously' is not a verb (choice A) as it is not expressing an action or state. It is not an interjection (choice B) since it is not an abrupt exclamation. Also, it is not an adjective (choice C) as it is not directly modifying a noun or pronoun.

5. Be sure to prepare for an interview, including for an internship. Read any materials sent to you, and practice answering questions out loud so that you're less nervous during the actual interview. Be on time, dress appropriately for the type of job you're interviewing for, and thank the interviewers for interviewing you even if the interview doesn't go as well as you hope. Which of the following styles of writing is illustrated in the passage?

• A. Formal
• B. Informal
• C. Colloquial
• D. Slang

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B - Informal.' The passage provides practical advice in a casual and conversational tone, making it suitable for informal writing. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Formal' writing would be more structured and sophisticated, often used in professional or academic settings. 'Colloquial' writing involves informal, everyday language specific to a particular region or group, which is not the case here. 'Slang' is informal language that is more casual and may not be appropriate for professional advice like in the given passage.

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