Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• A. A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.
• B. A carpenter must use certain tools: hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.
• C. A carpenter must use certain tools hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.
• D. A carpenter must use certain tools; hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as the sentence is correctly punctuated using em dashes to set off the list. The em dashes help to clearly separate the list of tools from the rest of the sentence. In Choice B, a colon is used, which is incorrect as colons are typically used to introduce a list, not within the list itself. Choice C lacks any punctuation to separate the list, making it unclear and incorrect. Choice D uses semicolons, which are not appropriate for separating items in a list, making it incorrect as well.

2. Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of the word 'bibliophile'?

• A. A person who collects books
• B. An index at the back of a book
• C. A compiled list of different books
• D. A place where books are kept

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The term 'bibliophile' is derived from the Greek words 'biblio' meaning books and 'phile' meaning lover or enthusiast. Therefore, a 'bibliophile' refers to a person who collects or has a great love of books. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'bibliophile.' An index at the back of a book is called a 'bibliography,' a compiled list of different books is a 'catalog,' and a place where books are kept is a 'library,' not a 'bibliophile.'

3. In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective?

• A. Created
• B. Pointing
• C. Childlike
• D. Suburbanite

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Childlike' is an adjective formed by adding the suffix '-like' to the noun 'child.' The suffix '-like' is commonly used to transform a noun into an adjective by indicating a resemblance or characteristic associated with the root noun. Choices A, B, and D do not follow the same pattern. 'Created' is a past participle, 'pointing' is a present participle, and 'suburbanite' is a noun derived from 'suburban.' Therefore, 'Childlike' is the only word where the suffix directly converts the root word into an adjective.

4. Which word best completes the sentence: 'The students _______ finished their exams.'

• A. has
• B. have
• C. is
• D. was

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The students' is referring to a plural subject. Since 'students' is plural, the correct verb should also be plural. 'Have' is the correct verb form for the plural subject 'students' in this sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'has' and 'is' are singular verbs, while 'was' is past tense and does not agree with the present tense of 'finished.' Therefore, the correct choice is B: 'have.'

5. Which of the following root words means far?

• A. tele
• B. trans
• C. post
• D. ante

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'tele,' which means far. This root word is commonly found in words like 'telephone' and 'television,' where 'tele' indicates a distance or far-reaching transmission. 'Trans' (choice B) means across or beyond, not specifically far. 'Post' (choice C) means after or later, and 'ante' (choice D) means before or prior, neither of which conveys the meaning of far.

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