Which sentence is correct?

Appeared in: RML PRE 2025

Explanation

This sentence is the only grammatically correct option.
It correctly uses the 'Wh-' question word 'Where' to ask about a location or destination.
It follows the proper structure for the present continuous tense: Wh-word + auxiliary verb (are) + subject (you) + present participle verb (going).

Option A: The interrogative word 'Who' is used to ask about a person, not a destination. The verb form 'are go' is grammatically incorrect.
Option B: The word 'What' is used to ask about things or actions, not places. The verb form 'are go' is incorrect, and the sentence should end with a question mark, not a period.
Option C: The word 'Which' is used to ask about a choice from a specific set of options. The verb form 'are go' is grammatically invalid.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain English Grammar: Forming Interrogative Sentences as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general English question, clear and correct communication is a fundamental skill in nursing. Using proper grammar ensures that instructions and questions are understood correctly by patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, which is critical for patient safety.
Miscommunication due to grammatical errors can lead to medication errors, incorrect procedure implementation, or failure to understand a patient's needs.
What if? If a nurse asked a disoriented patient, 'Who are you go?', it could increase the patient's confusion. Asking the correct question, 'Where are you going?', is clear and allows the nurse to assess the patient's orientation and potential safety risks (e.g., wandering).

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question to understand that you need to identify the one grammatically correct sentence.
Analyze each option by breaking it down into its grammatical components: the question word (Wh-word), the auxiliary verb, the subject, and the main verb.
Check for subject-verb agreement and the correct verb tense. The structure 'are you go' is consistently incorrect.
Identify the correct verb form for a continuous action, which is the '-ing' form (participle).
Evaluate if the question word (Who, What, Which, Where) makes sense in the context of the sentence.
Select the only option that has the correct question word, auxiliary verb, and main verb form for the present continuous tense.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Psychology Morgan King 9e Part 1 p. 269-271

E6 Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics(2024) — Volume 1 p. 371-373

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