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Nursing English Composition: 100 Practice Questions, Exams of Grammar and Composition

University of CambridgeGrammar and Composition
Prof. Mary Dixon‑Woods

100 practice questions with answers for engl-148 advanced english composition (BSN, year one, session two, 20242025). Covers thesis statements, semantic errors, source integration, topic sentences, transition words, active voice, misplaced modifiers, introductions, peer-reviewed journals, literature reviews, APA citation, comma usage, plagiarism, jargon, analytical theses, abstracts, parallel structure, the nursing process, conciseness, conclusions, semicolon usage, objective reporting, cause-and-effect essays, complex/compound sentences, passive voice, rhetorical appeals, citations, reflective essays, signal phrases, subject-verb agreement, academic tone, direct quotes, rhetorical questions, descriptive writing, concession statements, sentence fragments, study limitations, APA citation (multiple authors), and calls to action. Enhances understanding of key concepts in english composition for nursing studies.

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100 Practice Questions with Answers
ENGL-148 – Advanced English
Composition for Bachelor of Science in
Nursing year one session two 2024-
2025 100% guaranteed pass already
graded A plus
1. What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an
academic essay?
A. To provide background information
B. To summarize the main points
C. To state the central argument or claim ✓
D. To list supporting evidence
2. Which of the following best describes a semantic error in writing?
A. Incorrect grammar usage
B. Use of words with inappropriate or unintended meanings ✓
C. Punctuation errors
D. Sentence fragments
3. When integrating sources into an essay, the best practice is to:
A. Copy large sections verbatim
B. Paraphrase with proper citation ✓
C. Omit citations if it’s common knowledge
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100 Practice Questions with Answers

ENGL-148 – Advanced English

Composition for Bachelor of Science in

Nursing year one session two 2024-

2025 100% guaranteed pass already

graded A plus

  1. What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an academic essay?  A. To provide background information  B. To summarize the main points  C. To state the central argument or claim ✓  D. To list supporting evidence
  2. Which of the following best describes a semantic error in writing?  A. Incorrect grammar usage  B. Use of words with inappropriate or unintended meanings ✓  C. Punctuation errors  D. Sentence fragments
  3. When integrating sources into an essay, the best practice is to:  A. Copy large sections verbatim  B. Paraphrase with proper citation ✓  C. Omit citations if it’s common knowledge

 D. Use personal anecdotes instead

  1. What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?  A. To introduce the paragraph’s main idea ✓  B. To provide supporting details  C. To conclude the essay  D. To cite sources
  2. Which of the following demonstrates effective use of transition words?  A. “Patients are often anxious. Nurses prepare medications.”  B. “Patients are often anxious; therefore, nurses prepare medications carefully.” ✓  C. “Patients are often anxious and nurses prepare medications.”  D. “Patients are often anxious, nurses prepare medications.”
  3. The active voice is preferable in nursing compositions because it:  A. Avoids assigning responsibility  B. Emphasizes the subject performing the action ✓  C. Is more formal and impersonal  D. Uses indirect expressions
  4. Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?  A. “The nurse carefully monitored the patient’s vital signs.”  B. “Carefully, the nurse monitored the patient’s vital signs.”  C. “The nurse monitored the patient’s vital signs carefully.”  D. “The nurse monitored carefully the patient’s vital signs.” ✓
  1. Which sentence has correct comma usage?  A. “The patient who was tired, refused treatment.”  B. “The patient, who was tired refused treatment.”  C. “The patient, who was tired, refused treatment.” ✓  D. “The patient who was tired refused treatment.”
  2. What is the best approach to avoid plagiarism?  A. Paraphrase and cite all sources ✓  B. Copy text without citation  C. Only list sources at the end  D. Use direct quotes excessively
  3. In nursing writing, the use of jargon should be:  A. Maximized to sound professional  B. Avoided to maintain clarity ✓  C. Used instead of layman’s terms always  D. Used without explanation
  4. Which of the following is an example of an analytical thesis?  A. “Nursing is a rewarding career.”  B. “This essay will discuss types of nursing specialties.”  C. “Effective communication techniques improve patient satisfaction by reducing anxiety and errors.” ✓  D. “I believe nursing requires compassion.”
  5. What is the role of an abstract in a research paper?  A. To provide detailed results  B. To summarize the key points of the paper ✓

 C. To introduce the author  D. To replace the conclusion

  1. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?  A. “Nurses value empathy, critical thinking, and to be punctual.”  B. “Nurses value empathy, critical thinking, and punctuality.” ✓  C. “Nurses value empathy, critical thinking and being punctual.”  D. “Nurses value empathy, critical thinking, and are punctual.”
  2. Which element is NOT part of the nursing process in care plans?  A. Assessment  B. Diagnosis  C. Persuasion ✓  D. Evaluation
  3. Which phrase best illustrates conciseness in writing?  A. “Due to the fact that the patient is fatigued.”  B. “Because the patient is tired.” ✓  C. “Owing to the patient’s tiredness.”  D. “Seeing that the patient shows fatigue.”
  4. Which is an example of a compound sentence?  A. “The nurse called the doctor and prepared the medication.”  B. “The nurse called the doctor, and the patient was monitored closely.” ✓

 A. “The nurse assessed the patient, and administered medication.”  B. “Although the patient was anxious, the nurse remained calm.” ✓  C. “The patient is restless.”  D. “The nurse prepared medication.”

  1. Which of these is an example of plagiarism?  A. Using a quote with citation  B. Copying text without citation ✓  C. Paraphrasing with citation  D. Citing sources in bibliography
  2. The passive voice sentence is:  A. “The nurse administered the injection.”  B. “The injection was administered by the nurse.” ✓  C. “Nurse administered injection.”  D. “Administer nurse injection.”
  3. Which rhetorical appeal uses credibility to persuade?  A. Pathos  B. Ethos ✓  C. Logos  D. Mythos
  4. What is the correct format for an in-text citation with two authors in APA?  A. (Smith & Johnson, 2020) ✓

 B. (Smith and Johnson 2020)  C. (Smith, Johnson 2020)  D. (S. & J., 2020)

  1. A nurse writing a reflective essay should:  A. Analyze personal experiences and learning ✓  B. Only report facts  C. Avoid discussing feelings  D. Limit citations
  2. What is the purpose of a signal phrase when quoting sources?  A. To introduce the source and provide context ✓  B. To increase word count  C. To present personal opinion  D. To summarize the entire source
  3. Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?  A. “Each of the patients are scheduled for surgery.”  B. “Each of the patients is scheduled for surgery.” ✓  C. “Both patient is waiting.”  D. “None of the nurses is available.”
  4. In academic writing, the tone should be:  A. Conversational and informal  B. Objective and formal ✓  C. Persuasive and emotional  D. Casual and engaging

 A. Use of statistics  B. Use of detailed sensory language ✓  C. Making arguments  D. Logical organization

  1. Which transition word best indicates a contrast?  A. Similarly  B. However ✓  C. Furthermore  D. Therefore
  2. Which of these sentences is an example of proper parallel structure?  A. “The nurse advocates, educates, and is caring.”  B. “The nurse advocates for patients, educates families, and provides care.” ✓  C. “The nurse advocating, educates, and cares.”  D. “The nurse advocates and educating patients.”
  3. What is the primary function of a concession statement in argumentative writing?  A. To deny opposing views  B. To acknowledge opposing arguments fairly ✓  C. To introduce new evidence  D. To end the essay
  4. Which sentence fragment needs revision?  A. “Because the patient missed the medication.” ✓

 B. “The nurse administered medicine on time.”  C. “The patient’s condition improved.”  D. “Medications were documented accurately.”

  1. In research writing, where should limitations of the study be discussed?  A. Introduction  B. Methods  C. Discussion ✓  D. Conclusion
  2. Which is the most appropriate way to cite a book with three or more authors in APA?  A. List all authors every time  B. Use “et al.” after the first author ✓  C. Use only the first author with no et al.  D. Omit authors
  3. What best describes a call to action in persuasive nursing writing?  A. Summarizing background  B. Urging readers to take specific steps ✓  C. Listing research data  D. Explaining terminology
  4. Which sentence uses consistent verb tense?  A. “The nurse observed the patient and writes notes.”  B. “The nurse observed the patient and wrote notes.” ✓
  1. Which sentence correctly uses a colon and semicolon?  A. “Bring the following: syringe, gloves; and medicine vial.”  B. “Bring the following: syringe, gloves, and medicine vial.” ✓  C. “Bring the following; syringe, gloves: and vial.”  D. “Bring: the following, syringe; gloves, and medicine.”
  2. What is the most objective way to report patient data?  A. “The patient was very anxious.”  B. “The patient’s heart rate was 120 bpm.” ✓  C. “The patient feels nervous.”  D. “The patient is acting out.”
  3. Active reading strategies include:  A. Highlighting without purpose  B. Annotating, summarizing, and questioning ✓  C. Skimming only  D. Ignoring unfamiliar terms
  4. What is a limitation of anecdotal evidence in nursing papers?  A. It is often biased and not generalizable ✓  B. It is always factual  C. It uses large samples  D. It is highly reliable
  5. What punctuation is used to separate items in a list within a sentence?  A. Semicolons only  B. Commas ✓

 C. Colons  D. Periods

  1. The use of hedging language in academic writing serves to:  A. Show certainty  B. Express caution or uncertainty appropriately ✓  C. Weaken arguments  D. Avoid responsibility
  2. When writing an argumentative essay on nurse staffing, which evidence is most persuasive?  A. Opinions of nurses  B. Peer-reviewed studies and statistics ✓  C. Personal stories only  D. Editorials
  3. Which sentence correctly shows subject-pronoun agreement?  A. “Each nurse must complete their assignment.”  B. “Each nurse must complete his or her assignment.” ✓  C. “Each nurses must complete their assignment.”  D. “Each nurse must complete its assignment.”
  4. What is an effective way to revise a paragraph for unity?  A. Include multiple unrelated ideas  B. Ensure all sentences support one main idea ✓  C. Add unrelated anecdotes  D. Use confusing transitions
  5. The purpose of a counterargument paragraph is to:

 D. “Neither the nurse nor the doctors be available.”

  1. Using biased language in nursing writings can:  A. Undermine professionalism and objectivity ✓  B. Improve clarity  C. Increase emotional impact  D. Provide humor
  2. What is a sign of effective thesis statement revision?  A. It becomes more specific and focused ✓  B. It becomes more vague  C. It includes multiple ideas  D. It restates the topic only
  3. When citing electronic sources, which is important to include?  A. Webpage URL or DOI ✓  B. Personal opinions  C. Author’s phone number  D. Abstract only
  4. What is a key difference between formal and informal writing?  A. Formal writing uses contractions  B. Formal writing avoids contractions and slang ✓  C. Informal writing uses technical terms  D. Informal writing uses citations
  5. The phrase “due to” is best replaced by which word to improve clarity?  A. Because ✓

 B. Also  C. And  D. Despite

  1. What grammatical function does a subordinating conjunction serve?  A. Connects two independent clauses  B. Connects dependent and independent clauses ✓  C. Begins a paragraph  D. Separates items in a list
  2. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?  A. “After finishing the shift, the nurse went home.”  B. “After finishing the shift, the patient was discharged.” ✓  C. “The nurse finished the shift quickly.”  D. “The patient was discharged quickly.”
  3. The most important consideration when selecting a research topic for nursing is:  A. Personal preference only  B. Relevance to nursing practice and feasibility ✓  C. Popularity among students  D. Complexity to impress readers
  4. Citation of a direct quote requires:  A. Page number or paragraph number ✓  B. Only author and date  C. URL only

 B. Both are the same  C. Secondary sources include unpublished work  D. Primary sources cite other works

  1. When revising, which question is most helpful?  A. “Does my introduction engage the reader?” ✓  B. “Is my handwriting neat?”  C. “Did I write enough pages?”  D. “Did I avoid topic sentences?”
  2. An effective nursing research question should be:  A. Broad and general  B. Specific, focused, and researchable ✓  C. Based only on personal interests  D. Ambiguous
  3. What is the primary use of bullet points in nursing papers?  A. To add unnecessary content  B. To organize complex information clearly ✓  C. To list unrelated ideas  D. To avoid paragraphs
  4. When summarizing a source, it is important to:  A. Include all details  B. Condense main ideas in your own words with citation ✓  C. Change a few words only  D. Omit citation
  5. Which sentence shows correct use of a colon?

 A. “There are three vital signs pulse, temperature, and respiration.”  B. “There are three vital signs: pulse, temperature, and respiration.” ✓  C. “There are three vital signs: pulse, temperature, and respiration.”  D. “There are; three vital signs pulse, temperature, and respiration.”

  1. What is a complex sentence?  A. A sentence with two independent clauses  B. A sentence with one independent and one or more dependent clauses ✓  C. A sentence with no verbs  D. A sentence fragment
  2. Which is an example of person-first language?  A. “Diabetic patient”  B. “Person with diabetes” ✓  C. “Diabetes victim”  D. “Suffering diabetic”
  3. The purpose of a works cited or reference page is to:  A. List every website visited  B. Provide full citations for sources used ✓  C. Summarize sources  D. Replace in-text citations
  4. What is an effective way to maintain clarity in nursing writing?