Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?

• A. Melissa walked to the grocery store for milk.
• B. Dante skimmed the magazine while waiting in the lobby.
• C. Jorge assigned the class some math problems.
• D. Sara went to the movie with Amal.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In sentence C, 'Jorge assigned the class some math problems,' 'the class' is the indirect object receiving the direct object 'some math problems.' In this sentence, 'the class' is the recipient of the action, making it the indirect object. The other choices do not contain an indirect object. In sentences A, B, and D, there are no instances of an indirect object. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

2. Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks in connection with an indirect quote?

• A. My sister suggested, 'that we go to the movie next weekend.'
• B. My brother asked me to babysit his two children.
• C. 'The newscaster pointed out the storm's destruction.'
• D. The meteorologist called it 'the storm of a century.'

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D correctly uses quotation marks to indicate the specific phrase 'the storm of a century.' In this sentence, the indirect quote is highlighted within the quotation marks. Choices A, B, and C do not correctly use quotation marks with an indirect quote. Choice A incorrectly places a comma inside the quotation marks, which should be outside. Choice B does not have any quotation marks around the indirect quote. Choice C uses double quotation marks unnecessarily around the indirect quote.

3. Unfortunately, the belief that changelings could be convinced to leave was not just an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions, harm came to the individual who was thought to be a changeling. Which is the best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences?

• A. an innocuous superstition, on some occasions,
• B. an innocuous superstition, but on some occasions,
• C. an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions,
• D. an innocuous superstition: on some occasions,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences is by using a semicolon to show a stronger connection between the two ideas. Using 'however' after the semicolon helps to contrast the innocuous superstition with the negative outcome that sometimes occurred, providing a smoother flow between the ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks a proper conjunction or punctuation to connect the ideas. Choice B is incorrect as 'but' does not effectively contrast the ideas as 'however' does. Choice D is incorrect as a colon is used to introduce a list or explanation, which is not suitable in this context where a contrast is needed.

4. Which sentence uses the past perfect tense correctly?

• A. By the time I arrived, the party had already begun.
• B. I wish I had studied harder for the exam.
• C. We will have finished the project by Monday.
• D. She had been waiting for hours before he finally showed up.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A correctly uses the past perfect tense to show an action that was completed before another past action. In this sentence, 'the party had already begun' indicates that the party started before 'I arrived.' This structure is typical of the past perfect tense. Choice B uses the past perfect tense but does not demonstrate the sequence of actions in the past. Choice C uses the future perfect tense, indicating completion of an action by a future time. Choice D uses the past perfect continuous tense, not the simple past perfect tense required by the question.

5. Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?

• A. Relevant
• B. Surprising
• C. Excellent
• D. Unimportant

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'superlative' implies the highest quality, which aligns with the meaning of 'excellent'. Therefore, 'excellent' is the correct synonym. Choice A, 'Relevant', does not convey the same meaning and is unrelated to superlative. Choice B, 'Surprising', suggests something unexpected rather than the highest quality. Choice D, 'Unimportant', is the opposite of what superlative represents, making it an incorrect choice.

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