Nursing Elites

1. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Which criteria were used to draw a conclusion about their findings?

• A. Which
• B. was
• C. draw
• D. their

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'draw' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct word that needs to be used is 'criteria' instead of 'criterion' to maintain subject-verb agreement. The correct sentence should be: 'Which criteria were used to draw a conclusion about their findings?' 'Draw' should be 'were drawn' to match the plural subject 'criteria.' The other choices are correct in the sentence and do not contain any errors.

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 will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Until the semester ends, Lily ___________.

• A. is not traveling far from town
• B. has not traveled far from town
• C. will not have traveled far from town
• D. will not travel far from town

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct phrase should use the future tense because it indicates an action that will happen in the future. The phrase 'will not travel far from town' fits this requirement, making the sentence grammatically correct. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not express a future action, which is needed in this context.

4. Which word is not used correctly in the following sentence: 'After ringing up the nails, the cashier handed Nedra her receipt and change.'

• A. ringing
• B. cashier
• C. receipt
• D. change

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'recipe' in the sentence should be 'receipt.' In this context, 'receipt' refers to a proof of payment, whereas 'recipe' is a set of instructions for preparing a dish. Therefore, 'receipt' is the correct word to use in the given sentence. Choice A, 'ringing,' is used correctly as it means the process of totaling the cost of the items. Choice B, 'cashier,' is also used correctly to refer to the person handling the transaction. Choice D, 'change,' is appropriately used to indicate the money returned after payment.

5. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: 'Sharon felt ____ about how her speech had gone.'

• A. well
• B. good
• C. finely
• D. happily

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'good' is the appropriate word to describe Sharon's feelings about her speech. 'Good' is used to express a positive sentiment which fits well with how one would feel about the outcome of a speech. 'Well' typically refers to the state of health or being done in a good way, not emotions. 'Finely' refers to something done very carefully or skillfully, not an emotional state. 'Happily' denotes a feeling of joy or pleasure, which may not be the most suitable term for describing her feelings about the speech outcome.

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