Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence is written correctly?

• A. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.
• B. Because she was uncertain of her abilities; Renee asked for help.
• C. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.
• D. Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct sentence is 'Because she was uncertain of her abilities, Renee asked for help.' This sentence uses a comma after the introductory phrase 'Because she was uncertain of her abilities' to set it off from the main clause 'Renee asked for help.' The comma helps to separate the two parts of the sentence clearly and indicates the pause that should be there when reading it aloud. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they either use a semicolon incorrectly or have commas placed incorrectly within the sentence.

2. To be admitted to the university, he ________ to make an application by May 15.

• A. Has
• B. Have
• C. Might
• D. Should

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Has.' In this sentence, 'he' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. 'Has' is the correct form of the verb for the third-person singular subject 'he.' The verb 'have' is plural and does not agree with the singular subject. 'Might' and 'should' are modal verbs that do not fit the context of the sentence requiring a simple verb form.

3. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The nurse left the room to look for the paperwork she had misplaced.

• A. her
• B. he
• C. his
• D. it

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'her' is the best substitute for the underlined words 'the nurse' in the sentence. This substitution avoids redundancy and provides clarity by referring back to the nurse as a third-person singular pronoun, maintaining coherence and avoiding ambiguity. 'He' (choice B) and 'his' (choice C) are incorrect as they do not align with the gender of the nurse in the sentence. 'It' (choice D) is also incorrect as it does not refer appropriately to a person.

4. Children generally ______ with others of the same size and age.

• A. Play
• B. Plays
• C. Played
• D. Playing

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Play' because 'Children' is a plural subject and requires the base form of the verb. When referring to a plural subject like 'Children,' the verb should be in its base form without an added 's' or 'ed.' In this context, 'Play' is the appropriate form to use to match the subject 'Children.' Choice B, 'Plays,' is incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb and does not agree with the plural subject 'Children.' Choice C, 'Played,' is incorrect as it is the past tense form of the verb and does not fit the present tense context of the sentence. Choice D, 'Playing,' is incorrect as it is the present participle form of the verb and does not match the simple present tense needed in the sentence.

5. Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: 'She asked ____ to take her around the corner to the drugstore.'

• A. him
• B. his
• C. he
• D. his’

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, 'She asked ____ to take her around the corner to the drugstore,' the correct word to fill in the blank is 'him.' The pronoun 'him' is in the objective case and is used correctly as the object of the verb 'asked.' The other options ('his,' 'he,' and 'his’') are either possessive or nominative cases, which do not fit the grammatical structure needed here. 'His' is possessive, 'he' is nominative, and 'his’' is incorrect due to the unnecessary apostrophe.

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