Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following uses commas in a series correctly?

• A. Jericka went to the store for milk, bread, and eggs.
• B. For breakfast, Jason wanted to make French toast, bacon, and eggs.
• C. Aj had a lot to do the next day, including homework, hockey practice, and chores.
• D. Paz's mom, dad, and sister would come to watch his game.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A is the correct answer as it uses commas to separate items in a series ('milk, bread, and eggs'). In option B, the comma after 'bacon' is unnecessary. Option C correctly uses commas to separate the items in the series ('homework, hockey practice, and chores'). Option D incorrectly omits commas between 'mom' and 'dad,' and 'dad' and 'sister,' making it incorrect for a series of three or more items.

2. What is the function of a colon when used to introduce a list?

• A. A colon joins two related sentences.
• B. A colon sets off direct quotes longer than five words.
• C. A colon introduces a list or explanation after a complete sentence.
• D. A colon separates clauses in a compound sentence.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: When a colon is used to introduce a list, it is placed after a complete sentence and serves to signal that what follows will be a list or an explanation related to the preceding sentence. Choice A is incorrect because a colon doesn't join two related sentences; it introduces what follows after a complete sentence. Choice B is incorrect as a colon is not used to set off direct quotes longer than five words; quotation marks are used for that purpose. Choice D is incorrect because a colon does not separate clauses in a compound sentence; it is used to introduce a list or explanation after a complete sentence.

3. Which of the following sentences contains a homophone?

• A. Each evening, the young woman walked alone on the canal path.
• B. As water is heated up, it slowly begins to expand.
• C. By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch.
• D. The previous tenant had been a chemistry teacher.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Raze' is a homophone of 'raise,' which means to destroy completely. The other choices do not contain homophones. Choice A talks about a young woman walking on a canal path, choice B discusses water heating up and expanding, and choice D mentions a previous tenant who was a chemistry teacher, none of which involve homophones. Therefore, choice C is the only sentence that contains a homophone, making it the correct answer.

4. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences includes members whose topics of study span many disciplines such as math, science, arts, humanities, public affairs, and business. Which of the following is an appropriate synonym for disciplines as it is used in the sentence?

• A. locations
• B. regions
• C. punishments
• D. fields

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, 'disciplines' refers to specific areas of study or fields of expertise. Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for 'disciplines' would be 'fields.' Options A, B, and C do not accurately convey the meaning of 'disciplines' in the given sentence. 'Locations' and 'regions' refer to physical places, while 'punishments' is entirely unrelated to the context of academic or professional fields of study.

5. Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

• A. Although termites are insects.
• B. Termites are very industrious insects.
• C. Termites are insects, and they are very industrious.
• D. Because termites are insects, they are very industrious.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "Termites are very industrious insects." This is a simple sentence as it contains a subject (termites) and a verb (are) and expresses a complete thought. Choice A is not a simple sentence as it is a dependent clause starting with 'Although' and does not express a complete thought. Choice C is a compound sentence since it consists of two independent clauses joined by the conjunction 'and.' Choice D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause starting with 'Because' and an independent clause.

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