Nursing Elites

1. Which term describes the most likely structure of an essay about the similarities and differences between World War I and World War II?

• A. Technical
• B. Expository
• C. Cause/effect
• D. Compare/contrast

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Compare/contrast.' This structure is specifically designed to analyze and highlight the similarities and differences between two subjects, making it the most appropriate choice for an essay discussing the similarities and differences between World War I and World War II. Choice A, 'Technical,' typically involves detailed, specialized information rather than comparison. Choice B, 'Expository,' focuses on explaining or describing a topic without necessarily comparing or contrasting different subjects. Choice C, 'Cause/effect,' is used to examine the causes and consequences of events, which is different from directly comparing and contrasting two historical events like World War I and World War II.

2. Select the meaning of the highlighted word in the sentence based on the context clues: If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a 'somnambulist'.

• A. Explorer
• B. Magician
• C. Insomniac
• D. Sleepwalker

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Sleepwalker'. The word 'somnambulist' refers to a sleepwalker, as indicated by the context of waking up outside in pajamas in the middle of the night. A sleepwalker is someone who walks while asleep, and this matches the situation described in the sentence. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not align with the behavior of walking during sleep, which is characteristic of a somnambulist/sleepwalker.

3. Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism?

• A. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty sure that the Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites.
• B. Travelers who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should consult a doctor.
• C. Some theories on the Zika virus are difficult to understand.
• D. In response, the U.S. has taken steps to prevent the spread of the Zika virus.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the phrase 'pretty sure' is a colloquialism, making the sentence less formal. Choice B is incorrect as it is a formal recommendation. Choice C is incorrect as it contains no colloquial expressions. Choice D is incorrect as it is a straightforward statement without colloquial language.

4. According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books?

• A. Logophile
• B. Bibliophile
• C. Discophile
• D. Audiophile

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Bibliophile.' The term 'biblio-' is an affix that refers to books, and '-phile' denotes love or attraction. Therefore, 'bibliophile' specifically means a person who loves or collects books. Choice A, 'Logophile,' while containing the '-phile' suffix denoting love, relates to words instead of books. Choices C and D, 'Discophile' and 'Audiophile,' are incorrect as they respectively pertain to music records and sound systems, not books.

5. What is the structure of the following sentence? The restaurant is unconventional because it serves both Chicago-style pizza and New York-style pizza.

• A. Simple
• B. Compound
• C. Complex
• D. Compound-complex

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence is classified as complex because it contains one independent clause 'The restaurant is unconventional' and one dependent clause 'because it serves both Chicago-style pizza and New York-style pizza.' A simple sentence consists of just one independent clause, a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, and a compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. In this sentence, the dependent clause 'because it serves both Chicago-style pizza and New York-style pizza' cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it a complex sentence structure.

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