Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following words is a synonym for avian in this passage?

• A. Bird
• B. Flying
• C. Aerial
• D. Plane

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'avian' refers to birds, so the synonym is 'Bird.' In the provided passage, the term 'avian' is used to refer to birds, making 'Bird' the correct synonym. 'Flying' and 'Aerial' are related to the concept of flight but do not specifically refer to birds. 'Plane' refers to an aircraft and is not synonymous with 'avian' or 'bird.' Therefore, 'Bird' is the most appropriate choice as a synonym for avian in this context.

2. While some people claim that any kind of distracted driving is dangerous, texting beats them all by keeping attention away from the road.

• A. Driving and texting have gone hand in hand ever since the irst teen decided that he needed to let his friends know what he was thinking right then and there. Government ofices have kept tabs on distracted drivers, and the numbers are staggering. The years of the study were from 2002 to
• B. Texting while driving has been linked to a dramatic increase in road accidents, with government data showing that drivers are 23 times more likely to crash when texting than when performing other tasks.
• C. While it’s true that distracted driving is dangerous, texting is particularly hazardous as it requires drivers to divert their attention from the road for an extended period. This prolonged distraction increases the risk of accidents.
• D. Many forms of distracted driving, such as eating or adjusting the radio, are common, but texting stands out due to the high number of accidents and fatalities it causes annually.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: This choice provides a detailed explanation relating to the topic of distracted driving and specifically mentions the issue of texting while driving. It highlights the prevalence of distracted driving due to texting and mentions the efforts of government offices to address this problem. The explanation is relevant and directly supports the idea that texting is the most dangerous form of distraction while driving.

3. What is a likely purpose for including so many headlines at the start of the article?

• A. to quickly convey the most important information about a significant event
• B. to sensationalize a front-page news story
• C. to incite panic in readers
• D. to fill empty space on the page

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Including multiple headlines at the start of an article allows for the quick conveyance of the most important information about a significant event. In the case of the article about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the headlines serve as brief summaries of key details, such as the event itself, the perpetrator, the status of the President, and related incidents like the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward. These headlines help readers grasp the main points efficiently without having to read through the entire article. The purpose is to summarize the key details and attract readers' attention to engage them in the content. Choice B is incorrect because the purpose is not to sensationalize the story but to inform. Choice C is incorrect as the intention is not to incite panic but to provide essential information. Choice D is incorrect because the headlines serve a meaningful purpose and are not included just to fill empty space on the page.

4. Which of the following is not an example given by the author of an element of the Western paradigm?

• A. Hero highly skilled at warfare
• B. Evil villain in black hat
• C. Everyone riding horses
• D. Community made up of upstanding citizens

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author did not mention everyone riding horses as an element of the Western paradigm in the provided passage. The passage discusses the virtuous hero in the white hat, the evil villain in the black hat, and the community made up of upstanding citizens as elements of the Western paradigm. The hero being highly skilled at warfare and the community having morally upstanding citizens were also mentioned. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they were all examples given by the author in the passage.

5. Which of the following describes the type of writing used in the passage?

• A. narrative
• B. persuasive
• C. expository
• D. technical

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The type of writing used in the passage is expository. Expository writing aims to provide information, explain concepts or ideas, and present factual details without trying to persuade or tell a story. In the passage, the text focuses on providing factual information about 'The Five,' their backgrounds, and their influence on classical music without any persuasive elements or narrative storytelling. The passage educates and informs the reader about the topic, which aligns with the characteristics of expository writing. Therefore, 'expository' is the correct description. Choice A (narrative) is incorrect as the passage does not tell a story but rather presents factual information. Choice B (persuasive) is incorrect because there is no attempt to persuade the reader in the passage. Choice D (technical) is also incorrect as the passage does not involve technical instructions or specialized technical details, but rather general information about the subject matter.

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