Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following versions of the sentence is written correctly?

• A. Because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste, Cicily decided to have the television repaired instead of buying a new one.
• B. Cicily decided to have the television repaired because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste instead of buying a new one.
• C. Cicily decided to have the television repaired because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste, instead of buying a new one.
• D. Because Cicily decided to have the television repaired instead of buying a new one, she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A is the correct version of the sentence. It is written in a clear and grammatically correct way. The conjunction 'because' is correctly placed to show the reason for Cicily's decision, and the structure of the sentence flows logically. Choices B, C, and D have issues with sentence structure, placement of conjunctions, or unnecessary commas, making them grammatically incorrect. Choice B places 'because' in an awkward position, disrupting the flow of the sentence. Choice C introduces a comma after 'wanted to reduce unnecessary waste' unnecessarily, causing a punctuation error. Choice D shifts the focus of the sentence by placing 'she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste' at the end, making the sentence less coherent and grammatically incorrect.

2. Ibexes are wild mountain goats that live in the Alps and the mountains of Asia. They climb very steep slopes. They are sure-footed and can easily leap from rock to rock. In winter, they replace their summer coat with thicker hair and a wooly undercoat.

• A. Ibexes are wild mountain goats that are very agile.
• B. Ibexes are found in lowlands and highlands.
• C. Ibexes like to climb steep slopes in the mountains.
• D. Ibexes have adapted to life in the mountains.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Ibexes have adapted to life in the mountains' because it serves as a concluding sentence that summarizes the content of the paragraph. This statement encapsulates the information provided about ibexes living in the Alps and Asian mountains, climbing steep slopes, being sure-footed, and changing their coats in winter. Choice A is incorrect because the text does not specifically mention their agility. Choice B is incorrect as the text only mentions the Alps and Asian mountains, not lowlands. Choice C is also incorrect as the text mentions ibexes climbing steep slopes, not just liking to do so.

3. When submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal, what is the best way to cite the sources?

• A. Try out a couple of citation styles and see which one looks best.
• B. Research the citation style of that particular journal and follow it.
• C. Use any style the author likes as long as the author cites them.
• D. Use the citation style the author has always used in their academic papers.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The best way for an author to cite sources when submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal is to research and follow the citation style specified by that particular journal. This ensures that the paper meets the submission standards and requirements of the journal. Option A is incorrect because it suggests trying out different citation styles, which may not align with the journal's requirements. Option C is incorrect because it emphasizes the author's preference over adherence to journal guidelines. Option D is incorrect as it assumes the author's personal style should be used regardless of journal requirements.

4. During trips to the beach, he preferred to swim at the pool, and whenever he went hiking, he avoided touching any plants for fear that they might be poison ivy.

• A. Leave it where it is now.
• B. Move the sentence so that it comes before the preceding sentence.
• C. Move the sentence to the end of the first paragraph.
• D. Omit the sentence.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The sentence is well-placed where it is, as it provides context to the narrative about the individual's preferences. Moving it before the preceding sentence or to the end of the first paragraph would disrupt the flow of information and may confuse the reader. Omitting the sentence would result in a gap in the story, leaving the reader questioning the individual's behavior without a clear explanation. Thus, leaving the sentence where it is now is the best choice for maintaining coherence in the narrative.

5. 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.'

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