Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism?

• A. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty sure that the Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites.
• B. Travelers who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should consult a doctor.
• C. Some theories on the Zika virus are difficult to understand.
• D. In response, the U.S. has taken steps to prevent the spread of the Zika virus.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the phrase 'pretty sure' is a colloquialism, making the sentence less formal. Choice B is incorrect as it is a formal recommendation. Choice C is incorrect as it contains no colloquial expressions. Choice D is incorrect as it is a straightforward statement without colloquial language.

2. Based on the words transfer, transact, translation, transport, what is the meaning of the prefix trans?

• A. Separation
• B. All, everywhere
• C. Forward
• D. Across, beyond, over

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The prefix 'trans-' in words such as transfer, transact, translation, and transport signifies movement or change from one place, state, or form to another. It indicates going across, beyond, or over something, connecting the original state to a different one. Choice A, 'Separation,' is incorrect as the prefix 'trans-' does not imply separation but rather movement or change between states. Choice B, 'All, everywhere,' is incorrect as the prefix does not convey a sense of being all-encompassing but rather focuses on the action of crossing or changing. Choice C, 'Forward,' is incorrect as the prefix 'trans-' is more about moving across or beyond rather than strictly forward.

3. Identify the determiner in the following sentence:

• A. happily
• B. branches
• C. few
• D. tree

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The determiner in the sentence is 'few.' Determiners specify the quantity or identity of a noun. In this case, 'few' indicates the number of birds present. Choice A, 'happily,' is an adverb modifying a verb or an adjective, not a determiner. Choice B, 'branches,' is a noun referring to parts of a tree, not a determiner. Choice D, 'tree,' is a noun identifying the main subject of the sentence, not a determiner.

4. Identify the relative clause in the sentence 'The book that won the award was a bestseller.'

• A. 'The book'
• B. 'that won the award'
• C. 'was a bestseller'
• D. 'award'

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: 'that won the award.' A relative clause provides additional information about a noun in the sentence. In this case, 'that won the award' is the relative clause specifying which book out of all books is being referred to. It is essential to recognize and understand relative clauses for better comprehension of sentence structures. Choice A ('The book') is the main noun phrase and not a relative clause. Choice C ('was a bestseller') is the main clause of the sentence, not a relative clause. Choice D ('award') is a noun but not a relative clause as it does not provide additional information about a noun in the sentence.

5. Which of the following best explains the meaning of extraneous as it is used in the sentence? The report was filled with extraneous details that had nothing to do with the main findings of the study.

• A. sophisticated
• B. irrelevant
• C. diligent
• D. useful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'extraneous' means something that is irrelevant or unnecessary to the main topic at hand. In the given sentence, 'extraneous' is used to describe details that are not related to the main findings of the study, indicating that they are unnecessary and irrelevant. Therefore, 'irrelevant' is the correct explanation. Choices 'sophisticated,' 'diligent,' and 'useful' do not convey the concept of being unnecessary or unrelated, making them incorrect in the context of the sentence.

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