Nursing Elites

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

• A. President Carter and his advisors
• B. Robert Jones, the senior Senator from California
• C. my Aunt and Uncle who live out West
• D. the party on New Year’s Eve

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. In this phrase, the words 'Senator' and 'California' are capitalized correctly since they refer to a specific position and a proper noun, respectively. 'Senator' is capitalized as it is part of the title and 'California' is capitalized as a proper noun. Choice A is incorrect because 'President' should be capitalized when it precedes a specific name, like 'President Carter.' Choice C is incorrect because 'Aunt' and 'Uncle' are not proper nouns and should not be capitalized. Choice D is incorrect because only 'New Year's Eve' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun for the event.

2. What type of figurative language is used in the statement, 'Her laughter was music to my ears'?

• A. Metaphor
• B. Simile
• C. Hyperbole
• D. Personification

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The statement 'Her laughter was music to my ears' directly equates her laughter to music, implying a deeper connection between the two. This direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as' indicates a metaphorical expression. The correct answer is 'Metaphor' because it asserts a direct comparison between two unlike things. 'Simile' would involve using 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison. 'Hyperbole' would be an exaggerated statement not intended to be taken literally. 'Personification' would involve giving human qualities to something that is not human, which is not present in this statement.

3. A teacher notices that, when students are talking to each other between classes, they are using their own unique vocabulary words and expressions to talk about their daily lives. When the teacher hears these non-standard words that are specific to one age or cultural group, what type of language is she listening to?

• A. Slang
• B. Jargon
• C. Dialect
• D. Vernacular

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Slang.' Slang refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people, such as young people or a specific culture. In this scenario, the teacher is hearing non-standard words and expressions used by students, which aligns with the definition of slang. Jargon typically refers to specialized terminology used within a specific profession or group. Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group. Vernacular refers to the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or country.

4. What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• A. To connect words or phrases
• B. To describe a noun
• C. To modify a verb
• D. To show possession

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'To connect words or phrases.' Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They help to join different elements together, such as coordinating conjunctions like 'and,' 'but,' 'or,' etc. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. B is incorrect because describing a noun is the function of an adjective, not a conjunction. C is incorrect because modifying a verb is the role of an adverb, not a conjunction. D is incorrect because showing possession is the function of a possessive noun or pronoun, not a conjunction.

5. Philadelphia is home to some excellent walking tours where visitors can learn more about the culture and rich history of the city of brotherly love. What are the adjectives in the preceding sentence?

• A. Philadelphia, tours, visitors, culture, history, city, love
• B. Excellent, walking, rich, brotherly
• C. Is, can, learn
• D. To, about, of

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The adjectives in the sentence are 'excellent,' 'walking,' 'rich,' and 'brotherly.' Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns, and in this case, these words provide additional information about the walking tours and the history of Philadelphia. Choices A, C, and D do not contain adjectives. Choice A consists of nouns, Choice C includes verbs, and Choice D contains prepositions, none of which are adjectives as they do not describe or modify nouns.

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