Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• A. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
• B. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
• C. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
• D. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June, 2011.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer. The sentence is punctuated correctly with commas separating the city, state, and the rest of the sentence. In Choice A, there should be a comma after 'California' to correctly separate the city and state. Choice B lacks a comma after 'California,' creating a run-on sentence. Choice D incorrectly uses a comma before the year '2011,' which disrupts the flow of the sentence.

2. Which of these examples shows incorrect use of subject-verb agreement?

• A. Neither of the cars is parked on the street.
• B. Both of my kids are going to camp this summer.
• C. Any of your friends are welcome to join us on the trip in November.
• D. Each of the clothing options is appropriate for the job interview.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The sentence 'Neither of the cars is parked on the street' is incorrect in terms of subject-verb agreement. The subject 'Neither' is singular, so the verb should also be singular, which should be 'is' instead of 'are.' The correct sentence should be 'Neither of the cars is parked on the street.' Choices B, C, and D demonstrate correct subject-verb agreement. In choice B, 'Both' is plural and agrees with the plural verb 'are.' In choice C, 'Any' is singular and agrees with the singular verb 'are.' In choice D, 'Each' is singular and agrees with the singular verb 'is.'

3. What part of speech is the word 'growing' in the sentence: 'He felt a growing sense of unease'?

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

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'growing' in the sentence 'He felt a growing sense of unease' is functioning as an adjective. It describes the sense of unease, indicating a characteristic of the sense rather than an action (verb), a person, place, thing, or idea (noun), or modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (adverb). Therefore, 'growing' is an adjective in this context.

4. Identify the interjection in the following sentence: Ouch! I stubbed my toe on the table leg.

• A. table
• B. leg
• C. ouch
• D. stubbed

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'ouch'. Interjections are words or phrases used to express strong emotions or sudden feelings. In this sentence, 'ouch' expresses pain, making it an interjection in the given context. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent interjections. 'Table' and 'leg' are nouns, while 'stubbed' is a past tense verb, none of which serve as interjections in this sentence.

5. Which of the following is the complete subject of the following sentence? All of Shannon’s family and friends helped her to celebrate her 50th birthday at Café Sorrento.

• A. Family and friends
• B. All
• C. All of Shannon’s family and friends
• D. Shannon’s family and friends

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject in the sentence is 'All of Shannon’s family and friends.' This phrase encompasses the entirety of the group involved in celebrating Shannon’s 50th birthday at Café Sorrento. It includes both her family and friends collectively, highlighting the full extent of individuals who participated in the celebration. The term 'All of Shannon’s family and friends' is essential for providing a comprehensive subject that covers everyone who contributed to making the event special. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not capture the complete scope of individuals involved in the birthday celebration, unlike choice C which encompasses both Shannon’s family and friends.

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