Nursing Elites

1. When studying vocabulary, a student notices that the words circumference, circumnavigate, and circumstance all begin with the prefix circum-. The student uses their knowledge of affixes to infer that all of these words share what related meaning?

• A. Around, surrounding
• B. Travel, transport
• C. Size, measurement
• D. Area, location

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The prefix circum- means 'around' or 'surrounding.' In words like circumference (the distance around a circle), circumnavigate (to travel around something), and circumstance (the conditions surrounding an event), the prefix implies the idea of being around or encompassing. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the words do not primarily relate to travel, size, or area; instead, they share the common theme of being around or surrounding something.

2. Which word in the following sentence is a homophone of 'I'll'?

• A. Me
• B. Aisle
• C. I'm
• D. Ill

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 'Aisle' is the correct answer. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning or spelling. In this sentence, 'I'll' is a homophone of 'aisle' as they sound the same but have distinct definitions and spellings. Choices A, C, and D do not fit the criteria of being homophones of 'I'll'.

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. Select a verb that correctly completes the following sentence: ____________ not worry about it.

• A. Is
• B. Do
• C. You
• D. Was

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Do.' In the given sentence, the imperative form is used to give a command or instruction. The imperative form of the verb 'to do' is 'do,' which is commonly used in negative commands like 'Do not worry about it.' Choices 'A: Is,' 'C: You,' and 'D: Was' do not fit grammatically or contextually in completing the sentence as they are not imperative verbs.

5. What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

• A. To describe a verb
• B. To connect clauses
• C. To describe a noun
• D. To show action

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The function of an adjective in a sentence is to describe or modify a noun. Adjectives provide more information about the noun they modify, such as its size, color, shape, etc. For example, in the sentence 'The tall building,' 'tall' is an adjective describing the noun 'building.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Adjectives do not describe verbs (adverbs do that), connect clauses (conjunctions do that), or show action (verbs do that).

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