Nursing Elites

1. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? For whom was that email intended?

• A. For
• B. whom
• C. that
• D. intended

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'whom' should be used instead of 'who' in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. 'Who' is used as the subject of a sentence, while 'whom' is used as the object. Therefore, the correct form of the sentence should be: 'For whom was that email intended?' Choices A, C, and D are used correctly in the sentence and do not need any changes.

2. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Felix was pleased ____ the progress he had made in his program.'

• A. among
• B. with
• C. regards
• D. besides

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this context is 'with.' 'Felix was pleased with the progress he had made in his program' indicates that Felix's satisfaction is directly related to the progress he achieved. 'Among' is incorrect as it implies being part of a group, 'regards' is not a suitable preposition in this context, and 'besides' does not convey the intended meaning of satisfaction with the progress.

3. The mailperson's job is to put the __________ in every mailbox on the block.

• A. Envelopes
• B. Mail
• C. Block
• D. Every

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In this context, 'Envelopes' is the correct choice as it refers to the items (envelopes) that the mailperson is responsible for delivering. The other choices are incorrect: 'Mail' (Choice B) is too general and does not specify the items to be delivered, 'Block' (Choice C) is the location and does not make sense in the context of delivering mail, and 'Every' (Choice D) is an adjective that does not complete the sentence logically.

4. What punctuation is needed in this sentence to make it correct? Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Colon
• D. Hyphen

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Period'. The sentence 'Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal.' is a complete sentence and requires a period at the end to indicate a full stop. A comma (Choice B) is not suitable here as it would create a comma splice. A colon (Choice C) is not needed as there is no introductory clause or list following it. A hyphen (Choice D) is used to join compound words or for other specific purposes, not to end a sentence.

5. Which sentence is the clearest?

• A. At the age of seven, my mother moved me to a new school.
• B. When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school.
• C. At the age of seven, I moved my mother to a new school.
• D. My mother, at the age of seven, moved me to a new school.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B, 'When I was seven, my mother moved me to a new school,' is the clearest sentence as it directly and clearly states that when the speaker was seven, their mother moved them to a new school. This sentence clearly indicates the age of the speaker and who initiated the action, making it the most precise and easy to understand among the choices. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they either incorrectly position the age or the action initiator, leading to ambiguity and confusion in the sentence.

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