Nursing Elites

1. What is the most likely context of the following conversation: 'Yup, you too... hey wait, what are you up to tonight, anyways?'

• A. A boss is asking an employee about their schedule to see if they can work late.
• B. A speaker is practicing a speech for a debate about working overtime.
• C. A friend is asking another friend about their plans for the evening.
• D. An investigator is discussing research on acceptable work schedules.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The informal tone and casual language, such as 'hey wait' and 'what are you up to tonight, anyways?' suggest that the speaker is a friend inquiring about the plans of another friend. This type of conversation is typical among peers and not in a professional setting, ruling out choices A and D. Choice B is incorrect because there is no indication of a debate or formal speech practice in the conversation.

2. Choose the sentence that most effectively follows the conventions of standard written English:

• A. Wilbur and Orville Wright were two brothers who tested their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• B. The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, tested their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• C. The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, were testing their prototype airplane on a beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• D. The beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina was where the two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, came to test their prototype airplane.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. This sentence effectively follows the conventions of standard written English by clearly presenting the subject ('The two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright') and the verb ('tested') with appropriate punctuation. Choice A introduces an unnecessary comma and could be more concise. Choice C changes the tense of the verb to 'were testing,' which is not required for the context provided. Choice D creates a more awkward sentence structure by placing the location at the beginning and using 'came and tested,' which is less direct than 'tested'. Thus, Choice B is the most effective and grammatically correct option.

3. Which verb tense best fits the blank: 'By next month, she _____ the project for a year.'

• A. will have been working on
• B. will work on
• C. has been working on
• D. had worked on

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: will have been working on.' In this sentence, the future perfect continuous tense is needed to convey that the action of working on the project will continue up to a specific future point (next month). Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B ('will work on') indicates a future action without emphasizing the duration of the action. Choice C ('has been working on') is in the present perfect continuous tense, which does not convey the future duration of the action. Choice D ('had worked on') is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating an action continuing up to a future point.

4. Which word best synonyms with the word 'elated'?

• A. Angry
• B. Sad
• C. Excited
• D. Confused

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'elated' means extremely happy and joyful. 'Excited' is the best synonym as it also conveys feelings of happiness and enthusiasm, similar to 'elated'. On the other hand, 'angry', 'sad', and 'confused' represent different emotions that are not synonymous with 'elated'. Choosing 'angry' indicates a strong negative emotion, 'sad' represents a feeling of sorrow, and 'confused' implies a state of being unclear or uncertain, which are all contrary to the meaning of 'elated'. Therefore, 'Excited' is the correct choice in this context.

5. In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

• A. Texting a friend
• B. A family reunion
• C. Skyping your grandparents
• D. At a Parent-Teacher meeting

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: At a Parent-Teacher meeting. A Parent-Teacher meeting is a formal setting where professional communication is expected. Using formal language in this context shows respect and professionalism. Choices A, B, and C involve informal or casual situations where using formal language may not be necessary or appropriate. Texting a friend, attending a family reunion, or Skyping with grandparents are typically more informal interactions where a more relaxed communication style is acceptable.

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