MNS 2015
English
Medium
The visitor was given a warm welcome on his...
Appeared in: MNS 2015
Explanation
- The sentence structure 'on his...' requires a noun to complete the phrase.
- 'His' is a possessive adjective, which must be followed by a noun to indicate possession or association.
- 'Arrival' is the noun form of the verb 'to arrive' and correctly fits the grammatical context, referring to the event of the visitor's coming.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option B: 'Arrive' is the base form of a verb and cannot follow a possessive adjective like 'his' in this context.
- Option C: 'Arrived' is the past tense form of a verb. A verb form cannot directly follow the possessive adjective 'his'.
- Option D: 'Arrivante' is not a recognized word in the English language.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Grammar: Word Forms (Noun vs. Verb) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- This is a general English question, not a clinical one.
- However, clear and correct grammar is essential for accurate and professional nursing documentation, patient communication, and handover reports.
- Misusing word forms can lead to ambiguity or misinterpretation of critical patient information, potentially impacting patient safety.
How to Approach the Question
- First, read the sentence and identify the blank's position: '...on his ___.'
- Identify the word immediately before the blank, which is 'his'.
- Recognize that 'his' is a possessive adjective, which signals that a noun must follow.
- Examine the options to find the noun form. 'Arrival' is a noun, while 'arrive' and 'arrived' are verbs.
- Eliminate the verb forms and any non-English words ('Arrivante').
- Select 'Arrival' as the only grammatically correct option to complete the sentence.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Grammar: Word Forms (Noun vs. Verb)
- Stem keywords: warm welcome, on his
- Lead-in keywords: fill-in-the-blank
Question ID
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