Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following words or phrases fits best in the following sentence? If you ever ___________ at County Medical, you would know how grueling a shift there can be.

• A. work
• B. are working
• C. had worked
• D. working

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'work' (option A) is the most suitable choice for the sentence. The sentence is in the simple present tense and is discussing a general scenario or experience. The present simple tense is used to describe habits, routines, or general truths. Therefore, the word 'work' best fits in this context to indicate a general experience at County Medical without specifying a particular timeframe. Choices B, C, and D create incorrect tenses or imply specific past actions, which do not align with the intended meaning of the sentence.

2. Select the phrase that will make this sentence grammatically correct. Once they pass the exam, the students ___________.

• A. being certified
• B. have been certified
• C. will be certified
• D. are certifying

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'will be certified' because it correctly indicates the future tense of the action of certifying the students after they pass the exam. This phrase accurately conveys the timing of the certification process in relation to the completion of the exam. Choice A 'being certified' is incorrect as it does not specify the future tense, while choice B 'have been certified' is incorrect as it indicates a past action. Choice D 'are certifying' is incorrect as it suggests the certification is currently happening, which is not the intended meaning in the sentence.

3. Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the sentence. The children and their parents handed water in tiny cups to the runners.

• A. and their parents
• B. handed water in tiny cups
• C. to the runners
• D. in tiny cups

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The children and their parents handed water in tiny cups to the runners,' the phrase 'to the runners' is misplaced. Placing it at the end of the sentence can create a clearer and more direct connection between the action of handing water in tiny cups and the recipients, the runners. Rearranging the sentence in this way enhances its clarity and coherence. Choice A ('and their parents') is correctly positioned as it connects 'the children' with 'their parents.' Choice B ('handed water in tiny cups') is the main action being performed and is appropriately placed. Choice D ('in tiny cups') appropriately describes how the water was handed. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

4. Select the word or phrase that is misplaced in the following sentence: The book is in my locker at school that is long overdue.

• A. The book
• B. in my locker
• C. at school
• D. that is long overdue

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'that is long overdue' is misplaced in the sentence as it disrupts the flow. Placing it after 'The book' would enhance clarity and coherence. This adjustment ensures the phrase directly describes the book rather than the school, improving the logical and coherent connection within the sentence structure. Choices A, B, and C are correctly positioned and contribute to a clear and coherent sentence about the location of the book.

5. Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: 'Working ____ the mission of the entire committee.'

• A. to peace is
• B. toward peace was
• C. to peace was
• D. toward peace am

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct phrase to complete the sentence is 'toward peace was.' In this context, 'toward peace' is the appropriate prepositional phrase to indicate the direction or goal of the work being done. Additionally, the verb tense should be in the past tense ('was') to match the structure of the sentence. Choice A and C are incorrect because 'to peace' does not convey the intended sense of direction or goal. Choice D is incorrect as 'am' is present tense, which does not agree with the past tense structure of the sentence.

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