NEX Verbal Ability Word Knowledge Version 2
Practice exam for Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) under Pre-Nursing (Nursing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which pair of words represents synonyms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Complacent and agreeable both imply a state of satisfaction or compliance, making them synonyms, whereas the other pairs are antonyms or unrelated.
Rationale: Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Complacent and agreeable both imply a state of satisfaction or compliance, making them synonyms, whereas the other pairs are antonyms or unrelated.
Question 2
Paul Bunyan was a man of ample height and girth. Girth means
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Girth refers to the measurement around something, typically the body, aligning with circumference, as the context describes Paul Bunyan's physical size.
Rationale: Girth refers to the measurement around something, typically the body, aligning with circumference, as the context describes Paul Bunyan's physical size.
Question 3
When at a family event, we may call it a gathering of our
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kindred refers to family or relatives, which fits the context of a family event, unlike acquaintances, neighbors, or friends, which are less specific to family.
Rationale: Kindred refers to family or relatives, which fits the context of a family event, unlike acquaintances, neighbors, or friends, which are less specific to family.
Question 4
My new rain boots are supposed to be to water. Which word should go in the blank?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impervious means not allowing water to pass through, which is appropriate for rain boots designed to keep water out, unlike the other options.
Rationale: Impervious means not allowing water to pass through, which is appropriate for rain boots designed to keep water out, unlike the other options.
Question 5
Choose the pair of words that represent synonyms.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chastise and reproach both mean to criticize or scold, making them synonyms. The other pairs are antonyms or unrelated in meaning.
Rationale: Chastise and reproach both mean to criticize or scold, making them synonyms. The other pairs are antonyms or unrelated in meaning.