BEST GRAMMAR V1V2 FILE

Which of the following is incorrect The nurse asked the patient to choose ate items from the menu that are his favorite. a) ate items b) to choose c) his favorites d) that are

Ate items

The doctor tried to describe the FUNDAMENTAL difference between the two medications. a) underlying b) appropriate c) basic d) dosage

Basic

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. A synonym is a word _________ a meaning similar to another word. a) who have b) that have c) who is having d) having

Having

Select the sentence in which legal is used as an adjective?

He is a legal resident of the United States

Select the sentence in which legal is used as an adjective. a) It is legal to were green on March 17th. b) He did not know that jaywalking was not legal. c) It is not legal to jaywalk d) He is a legal resident of the United States.

He is a legal resident of the United States.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. She went to the party______ her dislike for the host. a) although b) even though c) despite of d) in spite of

In spite of

An apartment is advertised as being furnished. What does this mean? a) the first month's rent must be paid in advance b) it is equipped with articles c) it has just been repainted d) the utility bills are included in the rental cost

It is equipped with articles

My grandmother used to tell me, "Anything in excess can be a sin." a) creating a nuisance b) more than is needed c) not allowed d) desirable

More than is needed

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. The accident_________ if the motorist had obeyed the speed limit sign a) never would have happened b) never would happen c) never happened d) would happen never

Never would have happened

Which of the following is incorrect The charge nurse overheard the nursing assistant discussing the private details of a client's medical condition with personnel friend in the hospital cafeteria. a) details b) overheard c) client's d) personnel

Personnel

The topic of discussion prompted a CORNUCOPIA of stimulating questions and conversation. a) ostracism b) pensive c) laborious d) plethora

Plethora

What does the word FEASIBLE mean? a) unlikely b) awesome c) practical d) impossible

Practical

The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head ELEVATED. a) raised b) still c) thrown back d) turned

Raised

The drizzling, cool rain felt EXHILARATING, especially after a long, sun-scorching drought. a) parched b) jaunty c) refreshing d) lachrymose

Refreshing

What word means "a system procedure to follow"? a) regimen b) treatment c) testament d) regime

Regimen

Which of the following is incorrect It seem like the sun never shines on Saturday. a) seem b) it c) never d) shines

Seem

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. It is required that he ________ the payment immediately. a) send b) sent c) sends d) sended

Send

The client lost his EQUILIBRIUM when he woke up. a) ability to sallow b) sense of balance c) ability to speak d) sense of taste

Sense of balance

Which word means to place under OBSERVATION? a) surveillance b) cogitation c) assessment d) isolation

Surveillance

Which word is used to denote a comparison? a) quantity b) then c) than d) verdict

Than

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. ___ are very ancient people a) the Chinese b) Chineses c) The Chinese d) Chinese

The Chinese

In which sentence is the form fast used as an adverb? a) The fast car drove over the bridge. b) The batter could not hit the fast pitch c) The clock on the wall is 10 minutes fast. d) The cars on the overpass moved fast.

The cars on the overpass moved fast.

Which word is descriptive of small child just learning to walk? a) geriatric b) obese c) hale d) toddler

Toddler

A mother called her healthcare provider to report she had discovered a NODE on her child's upper arm. a) a small rounded mass b) oozing blood c) a blister d) a reddened area

A mall rounded mass

A person who is said to be "very sensible" is likely to posses which characteristic? a) a reasonable understanding b) nostalgia about object c) easily gets feeling hurt d) a deficiency in moral concerns

A reasonable understanding

If you were asked for a receipt, what would you give the person? a) a recollection of recent events b) a written acknowledgment for goods c) a check for the correct amount d) a list of items needed to bake a cake

A written acknowledgement for goods

The dietitian instructed the patient to SUPPLEMENT her diet. a) limit b) add to c) substitute d) increase

Add to

Which of the following is incorrect He had already finished studying at an university when he was called to join the army. a) was called b) studying c) had already d) an

An

Manifestation

An indication or sign of a condition

Which phrase should be moved to the end of the sentence? The painter decided to use the urn as his subject with flowers on the table. a) With flowers b) The urn c) The painter decided d) As his subject

As his subject

Which of the following is incorrect Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were asleep a) as soon as the puppies were asleep b) left her bed as soon as c) the puppies were asleep d) the mother dog left her bed

As soon as the puppies were asleep

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly When you add sugar to it, your cup of coffee becomes not only sweet, also fattening. a) also b) becomes c) to d) cup of

Becomes

Which word denotes the description of events in the order of their occurrence? a) chronology b) helicon c) natation d) documentation

Chronology

Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room? a) cower b) engender c) enhance d) replicate

Cower

Recovery is CONTINGENT on many factors. a) reliable b) important c) increasing d) dependent

Dependent

Inoculation is the PREFERRED way to deal with flu epidemic. a) desired b) required c) necessary d) requested

Desired

The ___________ student was not well liked by his peers. a) detestable b) gregariousness c) affably d) geniality

Detestable

The number of people _______ from other countries to the United States has caused a shift in unemployment in the textile market. a) migrating b) emigrating c) immigrating d) emigrated

Emigrating

The doctor wanted to ensure ADEQUATE pain relief for the patient. a) available b) appropriate c) enough d) required

Enough

Which of the following is incorrect The mailperson's job is to put the envelope's in every mailbox on the block a) every b) block c) envelope's d) mailperson's

Envelope's

Which of the following is incorrect The car that he had seen at the Ford dealer was the one that he final decided to buy. a) was b) had seen c) to buy d) final

Final

Which of the following is incorrect He ate for pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and no vegetables. a) ate b) for c) no d) at

For

Which sentence is grammatically correct? a) Gosh, I be ordering a V-8! b) Gosh, I coulda had a V-8! c) Gosh I could have had a V-8! d) Gosh, I should have ordered a V-8!

Gosh, I should have ordered a V-8!

Which of the following is incorrect Long before his death, Pablo Picasso had became one of the most important artists in history. a) in b) long before c) had became d) the most

Had became

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. If they ____ that the weather was going to be so bad, they wouldn't have gone to the beach. a) had known b) were knowing c) knew d) known

Had known

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly After the policeman had ran for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse. a) had ran b) several miles c) who d) up with

Had ran

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. She was so mad at her boyfriend, she_____ on him when he called. a) terminated b) hung up c) yelled d) hang up

Hung up

Which word refers to a team caption's EXAGGERATED claims about the number of goals he or she scored during the game? a) objective b) precept c) hyperbole d) eulogy

Hyperbole

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. My mother and___ went shopping for clothes yesterday. a) us b) me c) myself d) I

I

Which word means to suggest, to hint, to express indirectly? a) imply b) latter c) opinion d) infer

Imply

Which of the following is incorrect It's true that children depend in their parents for food, clothing and shelter. a) it's b) in c) clothing d) that

In

There was no ______ for the way she treated her boyfriend

Justification

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly The salesman recommended that he keeps his receipt for at least a month. A. That B. For C. Keeps D. At least

Keeps

Which word describes someone who is always the last to get ready? a) vigorous b) tawdry c) burgeoning d) lethargic

Lethargic

26. The FLACCID nature of his handshake caused the nurse to look up at him. a) strength b) indifferent c) limp d) enthusiastic

Limp

The medication was intended to CONSTRICT the pupils. a) make smaller b) sensitize c) dilate d) make bigger

Make smaller

When something is DILUTED, what is the outcome? a) decrease the temperature b) makes it weaker c) combines with an acid d) creates a sterile field

Makes it weaker

Which of the following is incorrect Before his death at age 82, comedian Rodney Dangerfield's motto was, "I don't get no respect." a) no b) was C) at d) before

No

High blood pressure, or hypertension, typically has an insidious onset. What does the term INSIDIOUS indicate? a) no obvious symptoms of a disease b) readily observable symptoms of illness c) acute symptoms lasting 24 hours d) vague complaints of being tired

No obvious symptoms of a disease

The client appeared to be IMPERVIOUS to pain. a) coping well b) enjoying c) very sensitive d) not affected

Not affected

The nurse reported that the patient's circulation to that foot was OCCLUDED a) impaired b) normal c) obstructed d) inadequate

Obstructed

Which word means to banish, to shut out, or to exclude? a) ostracize b) auspicious c) ultimate d) exercise

Ostracize

Which of the following is incorrect The physician started to preform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely under anesthesia. a) started to b) preform c) was not d) completely under

Preform

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly Based on the principals of asepsis, the nurse should consider a sterile packet below waist level to be contaminated. a) to be b) principals c) asepsis d) waist

Principals

The nurse assisted the physician in removing the CAST from the patient's arm. a) protective device b) bandage c) medicated salve d) Sling

Protective device

In the United States, drivers drive cars on the _______ a) right side b) off-side c) rite d) left

Right

_________ of thinking does not allow a professor to consider another point of view. a) flexibility b) rigid c) flexible d) rigidity

Rigidity

Which sentence is grammatically correct? a) The dog catches the Frisbee good. b) The band did good during the half time show. c) Sarah plays her new saxophone well. d) The band that played before ours was well.

Sarah plays her new saxophone well.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? a) Somebody left his or her jacket on the train. b) Several lost his or her keys on this train ride. c) Does everyone have their train tickets ready? d) Is everyone ready for their ice cream sundaes?

Somebody left his or her jacket on the train

The IMPENDING operation was the subject of the conversation. a) very serious b) soon to occur c) required d) elective

Soon to occur

The medication must ADHERE to the patient's skin to be effective. a) stick b) absorb c) adjust d) match

Stick

The patient's tremors CEASED when the medication was administrated. a) intensified b) stopped c) decreased d) changed

Stopped

The drug's purpose was to SUPPRESS the coughing Instinct. a) initiate b) subdue c) decrease d) urge

Subdue

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. He tried to remember that names of all the people_________ were there that night a) whom b) that c) whose d) which

That

Select the sentence in which snake is used as a verb. a) The cobra is venomous snake. b) The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train. c) The plumber used his snake to open up the clogged pipe. d) You are being a snake when you steal from me.

The spy had to snake his way furtively onto the train.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. after having robbed the bank _________________ a) the bank president offered a reward for the thief b) the thief wife became very nervous c) the police searched for the thief from many weeks d) the thief hid at the house of a friend

The thief hid at the house of a friend

What sentence should replace the following incorrect sentence? " This door to remain unlocked when occupied." a) This door to remain unclosed while open. b) This office must have the door unlocked at all times. c) This door will remain unlocked when the office is occupied. d) This sentence is correct as written.

This door will remain unlocked when office is occupied.

The healthcare provider gave the patient a COMPREHENSIVE examination. a) thorough b) follow-up c) sketchy d) referral

Thorough

This is an OMINOUS sign. a) without deceit b) a good omen c) threatening d) full of though

Threatening

A patient is scheduled for exploratory surgery. What does EXPLORATORY mean? a) to reduce scar tissue in the area b) to investigate the patient's complaint c) to extract a diseased organ d) to repair a torn ligament or vessel

To investigate the patient's complaint

Which of the following is incorrect The most important things in my life are making money, traveling abroad, and to live well. a) in b) to live c) the most d) are

To live

The instructions were CONCISE. a) incomplete b) hard to understand c) to the point d) easy to understand

To the point

He complained of the ADVERSE side effect of his new medication. a) constant b) noticeable c) underirable d) frequent

Undesirable

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. John Kennedy was a senator before he ____ President in 1960. a) was electing b) elected c) had elected d) was elected

Was elected

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. The student ______ for the final exam a) didn't study b) was studying c) studies hardly d) would have study

Was studying

Which word is used incorrectly? Which procedure for giving injections were explained thoroughly to the student nurses. a) Were b) Thoroughly c) Student d) Procedure

Were

Which of the following is incorrect Of the many people what she interviewed; she chose the one with the most experience. a) what b) experience c) with d) of the

What

The nurse was asked to record the RESIDUAL urine in the patient's bladder. a) total volume b) measurement c) color and clarity d) what is left

What is left

Identify the incomplete sentence. a) He wept. b) Everything worked out all right. c) While they were sleeping. d) Babies are sure cure and cuddly.

While they were sleeping

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly I will call you when I will get back from visiting my sister. a) visiting b) my c) when d) will get

Will get

His DETERIORATING condition caused the nurse to call the doctor. a) increasing b) voracious c) worsening d) volatile

Worsening

Labile

changing rapidly and often

The _________ of this weather was that we all got wet.

effect

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly The man's heart attack scared him badly and he decided having a regular check-up from then on. a) having b) man's c) badly d) from

having

Vocabulary The medication was intended to constrict the pupils. a. Make smaller b. Sensitize c. Dilate d. Make bigger

make smaller

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hrs. ____ administration. a) of b) since c) as d) from

of

Brawny

physically strong

Boorish

rough and bad-mannered

Languid; lethargic

weak or faint from illness or fatigue

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly Her mother asked her what would she do after she graduated from a) from b) her c) would/she d) mother

would or she