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2025/2026 Edition
Section 1: Introduction
This document provides a complete and verified set of 60 questions and answers for the
Verbal Ability section of the PAX (Pre-Admission Examination) NLN, updated for the
2025/2026 testing cycle. Designed to assess language skills and readiness for nursing school
admission, each answer is 100% accurate and A+ graded, aligned with the NLN PAX
blueprint, making this a reliable tool for achieving high scores on the verbal section of the
entrance exam.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Four answer choices per question (A–D)
• Correct answer highlighted
• Includes brief explanations where applicable to reinforce key concepts
1. What is the synonym for "happy"?
(a) Sad
(b) Joyful
(c) Angry
(d) Tired
Joyful
Explanation: Joyful is a direct synonym for happy, indicating a state of pleasure or
contentment.
2. Which word is an antonym for "expand"?
(a) Grow
(b) Shrink
(c) Increase
(d) Extend
Shrink
Explanation: Shrink means to become smaller, opposing the meaning of expand.
, 3. What does the prefix "un-" typically indicate?
(a) Before
(b) Not
(c) Again
(d) Beyond
Not
Explanation: "Un-" is commonly used to denote the opposite or absence of a quality,
as in "unhappy."
4. Which word best completes the sentence: "She was ___ by the unexpected news"?
(a) Confused
(b) Excited
(c) Bored
(d) Silent
Confused
Explanation: Confusion fits as a natural reaction to unexpected news.
5. What is the meaning of "benevolent"?
(a) Cruel
(b) Kind
(c) Lazy
(d) Rude
Kind
Explanation: Benevolent means showing goodwill or kindness toward others.
6. Which word is a plural noun?
(a) Child
(b) Children
(c) Run
(d) Sing
Children
Explanation: Children is the plural form of the singular noun child.
7. What part of speech is "quickly"?
(a) Noun
(b) Verb
(c) Adverb
(d) Adjective