Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences supports the thesis statement: 'Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it'?

• A. Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil.
• B. Organic gardening is easy.
• C. Gardening is fun for everyone.
• D. Organic foods are better for health.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer because it directly supports the thesis statement by illustrating the wide spectrum of complexity within organic gardening, from basic practices like composting to more advanced techniques like soil chemical analysis. This range of possibilities aligns with the idea that organic gardening can be as simple or as complex as one chooses to make it. Choices B, C, and D do not directly relate to the flexibility and complexity aspect of organic gardening as emphasized in the thesis statement. Choice B oversimplifies the process, choice C focuses on the enjoyment of gardening in general rather than the complexity of organic gardening, and choice D discusses the health benefits of organic foods, which is not directly related to the range of options within organic gardening.

2. Hampton's greatest achievement as the leader of the BPP may be his fight against street gang violence in Chicago. Which of these, if any, is misspelled?

• A. None of these is misspelled.
• B. greatest
• C. achievement
• D. leader

Correct answer: A

Rationale: All the words in the sentence are spelled correctly, including 'achievement.' There is no misspelling present. 'Greatest,' 'achievement,' and 'leader' are all spelled correctly. Option A is correct as there is no misspelled word in the sentence. Choices B, C, and D are wrong because they are correctly spelled words in the context of the sentence.

3. What is the part of speech of the word 'fresh' in the sentence: 'We need to come up with a fresh approach to this problem'?

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

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'fresh' is functioning as an adjective in the sentence because it describes the noun 'approach.' In this context, 'fresh' provides a characteristic or quality of the approach, indicating that it is new or innovative. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Fresh' is not a noun (A), as it is not the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. It is not a verb (B) because it is not expressing an action or state of being. Additionally, 'fresh' is not an adverb (C) that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Therefore, the correct answer is D: 'Adjective.'

4. Here's what I'd like you to bring tomorrow: two dozen cupcakes, a carton of milk, and party napkins. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence above?

• A. ;
• B. .
• C. :
• D. ,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is a colon (C). In this sentence, the colon is used to introduce a list of items that the speaker wants you to bring. The colon is the most suitable punctuation mark in this context. Choice A (;) is incorrect because a semicolon is used to connect independent clauses or items in a list when those items contain commas. Choice B (.) is incorrect because a period ends a sentence and does not fit here as the sentence continues. Choice D (,) is incorrect because a comma is used to separate items in a list, but the sentence needs a punctuation mark that introduces the list.

5. Which pronoun would not work in the following sentence? 'I asked a colleague to bring it to you.'

• A. my
• B. our
• C. your
• D. whose

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the sentence 'I asked a colleague to bring it to you,' the pronoun 'whose' does not fit grammatically. The pronoun 'whose' is used to indicate possession or belonging to someone, which is not relevant in this context. The other pronouns 'my,' 'our,' and 'your' are all appropriate to use in this sentence based on the context of the sentence. Therefore, 'whose' is the correct answer as it does not work in the given sentence.

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