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. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Francesca, Bill, and I enjoy using the hospital pool.

• A. They
• B. We
• C. Them
• D. Us

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence is written in the first-person point of view, so the appropriate pronoun to use as a substitute for 'Francesca, Bill, and I' would be 'we.' This choice maintains the correct subject-verb agreement and ensures consistency in the sentence structure by keeping the pronoun in the nominative case. Choice A, 'They,' is incorrect as it changes the subject of the sentence, leading to a lack of agreement between the pronoun and the verb. Choices C and D, 'Them' and 'Us,' are both objective pronouns and do not fit the role of the subject in this sentence.

3. 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.

4. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The nursing staff appreciate occasional thank-you cards.

• A. They
• B. It
• C. Them
• D. Us

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The nursing staff appreciate occasional thank-you cards,' the pronoun 'them' is the best word to substitute for 'nursing staff.' The word 'them' is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things, which matches the plural form of 'nursing staff.' Therefore, 'them' is the correct choice in this context. Choice A, 'They,' could also refer to the nursing staff, but 'them' is more precise in this case. Choice B, 'It,' is singular and does not match the plural 'nursing staff.' Choice D, 'Us,' refers to the speaker and others, which is not appropriate in this context.

5. John F. Kennedy was a senator before he _______ president in 1960.

• A. Elected
• B. Was electing
• C. Was elected
• D. Had elected

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Was elected' as it is the passive voice construction needed in this context. The sentence is referring to an action that happened to John F. Kennedy (being elected president), so the passive voice 'was elected' is the appropriate form to use in this sentence. Choice A, 'Elected,' is incorrect because it is the active voice and does not fit the sentence structure. Choice B, 'Was electing,' is incorrect as it is the continuous form of the verb, which is not suitable in this sentence. Choice D, 'Had elected,' is incorrect because it implies a past perfect tense which is not required in this context.

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