Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences would be classified as informal language?

• A. I'm counting on you to finish this before the deadline.
• B. The deadline presented by the CEO is non-negotiable.
• C. Every member of the department must meet the deadline.
• D. The time period prior to the deadline is extremely significant.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I'm counting on you to finish this before the deadline." This sentence is classified as informal language due to the use of contractions (I'm) and the casual tone of the phrase. The other choices (B, C, D) are more formal in nature. Choice B uses formal language with terms like 'non-negotiable.' Choice C is a general statement about meeting a deadline without any informal language, and choice D discusses the significance of the time period before a deadline in a formal manner.

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a phrase that might be found within the transition sentence of a paragraph?

• A. In the same way
• B. Research proves that
• C. Another reason for this is
• D. As a result

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In academic writing, transition sentences are used to connect ideas within a paragraph. Phrases like 'In the same way,' 'Another reason for this is,' and 'As a result' are commonly used to transition between different points. However, 'Research proves that' is more indicative of a factual statement rather than a transitional phrase. It presents information rather than smoothly transitioning between ideas, making it the correct choice as it does not fit the typical structure and function of a transition sentence.

3. What is the best definition of the word veritable?

• A. Noble
• B. Genuine
• C. Forceful
• D. Exaggerated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The best definition of the word 'veritable' is 'Genuine.' Veritable means real or authentic, not exaggerated or forceful. 'Noble' refers to having high moral qualities or excellent character, which is unrelated to the meaning of 'veritable.' 'Forceful' describes something having a strong impact or effect, which is not synonymous with 'veritable.' 'Exaggerated' means to represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is, which is opposite in meaning to 'veritable.' Therefore, 'Genuine' is the correct choice as it aligns best with the definition of 'veritable.'

4. Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence: I _________ about it for a long time before I decided to major in criminal justice.

• A. think
• B. thank
• C. thinked
• D. thought

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'thought.' 'Thought' is the correct past tense form of 'think.' In this sentence, 'thought' is used to indicate that the thinking process happened in the past before deciding to major in criminal justice. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Think' is the present tense form, 'thank' is a different verb with a different meaning, and 'thinked' is not a valid past tense form of 'think.'

5. The plane ride was terrible, and they got home three hours late: _______ they never made it to the wedding.

• A. although
• B. conversely
• C. unless
• D. consequently

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'consequently.' In this sentence, 'consequently' is used to show the result of their late arrival, leading to them missing the wedding. 'Although' (choice A) is incorrect because it suggests a contrast rather than a cause-effect relationship. 'Conversely' (choice B) is also incorrect as it indicates a contrasting idea. 'Unless' (choice C) introduces a condition, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, 'consequently' best connects the delay to missing the wedding.

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