Nursing Entrance Exam

Nursing Preparation Study Guide

Achieve of 175 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Reading.................................................................................................................................................................9 1.1 Key Ideas and Details ................................................................................................................................................9 1.1.1 Topic, Main Idea, Supporting Details, Genres, and Themes................................................................9 1.1.2 Topic and Summary Sentences......................................................................................................................9 1.1.3 Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions ..................................................................................................9 1.1.4 Informational Source Comprehension .................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Craft and Structure.................................................................................................................................................. 12 1.2.1 Facts, Opinions, Biases, and Stereotypes ................................................................................................ 12 1.2.2 Text Structure.................................................................................................................................................... 13 1.2.3 Characteristics of Different Passage Types............................................................................................ 13 1.2.4 Position and Purpose...................................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.5 Historical Context ............................................................................................................................................ 17 1.3 Integrative Knowledge and Ideas ...................................................................................................................... 17 1.3.1 Primary Sources ............................................................................................................................................... 17 1.3.2 Culture and Themes in Literature ............................................................................................................. 18 Chapter 1 Review Questions....................................................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 2: English and Language Usage ..................................................................................................................... 29 2.1 Language Usage ........................................................................................................................................................ 29 2.1.1 Spelling................................................................................................................................................................. 29 2.1.2 Punctuation and Grammar ........................................................................................................................... 31 2.1.3 Formal and Informal Language .................................................................................................................. 36 2.2. Writing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 37 2.2.1 Sentences ............................................................................................................................................................ 37 2.2.2 Well-Organized Paragraphs......................................................................................................................... 37 2.2.3 Elements of the Writing Process ................................................................................................................ 38 Chapter 2 Review Questions....................................................................................................................................... 43 Chapter 3: Math – Part 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 46 3.1 Order of Operations ................................................................................................................................................ 46 3.2 Fractions...................................................................................................................................................................... 46 3.2.1 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions..................................................................................................... 46 3.2.2 Multiplication of Fractions ........................................................................................................................... 47 3.2.3 Division of Fractions....................................................................................................................................... 47 © 2018 Page 3