Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the word 'obsequious' in the sentence: 'The young apprentice was obsequious to his master, always eager to please'?

• A. showing deference
• B. poorly dressed
• C. reserved
• D. aggressive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'obsequious' means excessively submissive or eager to please, often to the point of showing deference. In this context, 'showing deference' best captures the meaning, indicating respect or submission rather than being poorly dressed, reserved, or aggressive. 'Poorly dressed' (B) is unrelated to the meaning of obsequious. 'Reserved' (C) suggests a different behavior that is opposite to being obsequious. 'Aggressive' (D) is the opposite of obsequious and does not fit the context of the sentence.

2. Which of the following uses a conjunction to combine the sentences below so the focus is on puppies requiring a lot of work? 'Puppies are fun-loving animals. They do require a lot of work.'

• A. Puppies are fun-loving animals; they do require a lot of work.
• B. Puppies are fun-loving animals, so they do require a lot of work.
• C. Since puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.
• D. Although puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D' because the conjunction 'Although' conveys contrast and shifts the focus to emphasize that puppies require a lot of work despite being fun-loving. Choice A uses a semicolon, which does not emphasize the contrast needed in the context. Choice B introduces a causal relationship, not the intended contrast. Choice C uses 'Since,' which implies a causal connection rather than the desired contrast, making it incorrect.

3. Based on the sentence contexts, which is true about the word bark?

• A. It is impossible to tell its meaning because its spelling and pronunciation are the same in both.
• B. The references to the dog in the first sentence and to the tree in the second define its meaning.
• C. "Bark" refers to a sound in the second sentence, and it refers to a plant covering in the first sentence.
• D. The meaning of this word is different in each sentence, but in one of them it is spelled wrong.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word "bark" is used in two different contexts in the sentences provided. In the first sentence, "bark" refers to the covering of a tree, while in the second sentence, it refers to a sound made by a dog. Therefore, option C correctly states that "bark" has different meanings in each sentence - plant covering in the first sentence and a sound in the second. Option A is incorrect because the meanings are clear from the context. Option B is incorrect as the meaning is not defined by the references to the dog or the tree but by the context of the sentences. Option D is incorrect because there is no misspelling of the word in either sentence.

4. What type of clause is 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' in the sentence 'We sat on the beach as the sun dipped below the horizon'?

• A. Independent clause
• B. Subordinate clause
• C. Appositive clause
• D. Noun clause

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The clause 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' functions as a subordinate clause because it provides additional information about the main clause 'We sat on the beach,' indicating a dependent relationship between the two clauses. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, which is not the case here. Appositive clauses rename or explain nouns, while noun clauses act as nouns within a sentence. In this context, 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' acts as a dependent clause, making it a subordinate clause.

5. What transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2 below: Mr. Shanbourne just nodded?

• A. Surprisingly
• B. Actually
• C. Furthermore
• D. Instead

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct transition to add at the beginning of sentence 2 is 'Surprisingly.' This transition sets the tone for something unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated, emphasizing Mr. Shanbourne's reaction as not typical or predicted. Option B, 'Actually,' would not fit well as it does not imply any sense of surprise or contrast. Option C, 'Furthermore,' is used to add information rather than to indicate a surprising turn of events. Option D, 'Instead,' suggests a replacement or choice between alternatives, which is not suitable in this context.

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