Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following suffixes has an action that means 'relating to'?

• A. -ic
• B. -ology
• C. -ation
• D. -ate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is '-ic.' The suffix '-ic' means 'relating to,' as seen in words like 'artistic' (relating to art). - 'B' is incorrect as the suffix '-ology' refers to the study of a subject, not 'relating to.' - 'C' is incorrect as the suffix '-ation' is used to form nouns expressing an action or process, not 'relating to.' - 'D' is incorrect as the suffix '-ate' is used to form verbs or nouns denoting an office, function, or rank, not 'relating to.'

2. What literary device is used in the phrase 'the lion's roar thundered across the savanna'?

• A. Simile
• B. Metaphor
• C. Hyperbole
• D. Personification

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'the lion's roar thundered across the savanna' is an example of personification. Personification gives human-like qualities to non-human entities. In this case, the lion's roar is described as 'thundered,' attributing the human characteristic of thundering to the sound the lion makes. This choice is correct because it personifies the lion's roar, making it seem powerful and imposing. The other choices are incorrect because a simile would use 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things, a metaphor would directly equate the lion's roar to thunder without using 'like' or 'as,' and hyperbole would involve exaggeration beyond belief, which is not present in the given phrase.

3. Today, astrophysicists study the same stars that were observed by the astronomers of the ancient world, though today’s techniques and technology are much more advanced. Which of the following is misspelled in the sentence?

• A. astrophysicists
• B. astronomers
• C. techniques
• D. technology

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The misspelled word in the sentence is 'astronemers,' which should be spelled as 'astronomers.' 'Astrophysicists,' 'techniques,' and 'technology' are all correctly spelled words in the sentence. Ensuring proper spelling is essential for effective communication and clarity. The term 'astronomers' refers to individuals who study celestial bodies, including stars, making it the correct answer in this context.

4. Which sentence correctly answers the question: What were you doing when the thunderstorm started?

• A. I mowed the lawn.
• B. I am mowing the lawn.
• C. I was mowing the lawn.
• D. I have mowed the lawn.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: I was mowing the lawn.' This sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense to indicate an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past when the thunderstorm started. Choice A 'I mowed the lawn' is in simple past tense, not past continuous, and does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Choice B 'I am mowing the lawn' is in present continuous tense, not past continuous, and does not match the past timeframe. Choice D 'I have mowed the lawn' is in present perfect tense, not past continuous, and does not convey the ongoing action at a specific past time.

5. What part of speech is the word 'disappointed' in the sentence 'I was disappointed by the outcome'?

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

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'I was disappointed by the outcome,' 'disappointed' is used to describe the subject 'I,' indicating its quality. This function classifies 'disappointed' as an adjective. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns by giving more information about their attributes. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Adjective.' The other choices are incorrect because: - 'Verb' refers to an action word or a state of being, which 'disappointed' is not performing in this sentence. - 'Noun' represents a person, place, thing, or idea, and 'disappointed' does not serve this function in the given sentence. - 'Adverb' modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but 'disappointed' is not modifying any of these in the sentence provided.

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