NEX Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement and Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The team of nurses is preparing for the shift change.

Answer

The subject 'team' is a collective noun treated as singular when acting as a unit, so it takes the singular verb 'is.'

Question 2

Select the sentence with correct comma usage.

Accepted Answer

The patient who is in room 204 needs medication.

Answer

When the relative clause 'who is in room 204' is essential to identifying which patient is being discussed (restrictive clause), no commas are needed.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a semicolon used correctly?

Accepted Answer

The patient's vitals are stable; however, we should continue monitoring.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however,' which is then followed by a comma.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with the correct use of an apostrophe.

Accepted Answer

The nurses' station is fully stocked.

Answer

When a plural noun ending in 's' shows possession, the apostrophe goes after the 's.' The station belongs to multiple nurses, so 'nurses'' is correct.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

The patient reported the following symptoms: headache, dizziness, and nausea.

Answer

A colon is correctly used after a complete independent clause to introduce a list, explanation, or elaboration. 'The patient reported the following symptoms' is a complete clause.

(NEX) Nursing Entrance Exam Practice Test

(NEX) Nursing Entrance Exam Practice Test

NEX Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement and Punctuation 2