PAX NLN Exam – Questions with Answers – 2025/2026 Edition

PAX NLN Exam – Verbal Ability, Math and Science
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– 2025/2026 Edition
Section 1: Verbal Ability – Word Knowledge and Vocabulary (Q1–Q50)
1. Which of the following words is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to "EPHEMERAL"?
A. Brief
B. Fleeting
C. Permanent
D. Transient
Answer: C
Rationale: "Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time. The opposite is "permanent,"
meaning lasting indefinitely. Options A, B, and D are synonyms of ephemeral.
2. What is the synonym for "happy"?
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Angry
D. Tired
Answer: B
Rationale: Joyful is a direct synonym for happy, indicating a state of pleasure or contentment.
3. Which word is an antonym for "expand"?
A. Grow
B. Shrink
C. Increase
D. Extend
Answer: B
Rationale: Shrink means to become smaller, opposing the meaning of expand.
4. The word "MENDACIOUS" is best defined as:
A. Truthful
B. Generous
C. Lying
D. Forgetful
Answer: C
Rationale: "Mendacious" is an adjective meaning untruthful or deceitful. It is the direct
opposite of truthful.

,5. What does the prefix "un-" typically indicate?
A. Before
B. Not
C. Again
D. Beyond
Answer: B
Rationale: "Un-" is commonly used to denote the opposite or absence of a quality, as in
"unhappy."
6. Which of the following is a synonym for "PRODIGAL"?
A. Frugal
B. Wasteful
C. Cautious
D. Thrifty
Answer: B
Rationale: "Prodigal" means spending resources freely and recklessly, often wastefully. Frugal,
cautious, and thrifty are antonyms.
7. To "OBVIATE" a problem means to:
A. Ignore it completely
B. Make it unnecessary
C. Exaggerate its severity
D. Study it in detail
Answer: B
Rationale: "Obviate" means to remove or prevent a need or difficulty. It does not mean to
ignore, exaggerate, or study.
8. What is the meaning of "benevolent"?
A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Lazy
D. Rude
Answer: B
Rationale: Benevolent means showing goodwill or kindness toward others.
9. A "MITIGATE" factor is one that:
A. Worsens the situation
B. Makes the situation less severe
C. Causes the situation
D. Ignores the situation

,Answer: B
Rationale: "Mitigate" means to make less severe, serious, or painful. It is the opposite of
aggravating.
10. Which word best completes the sentence: "She was ___ by the unexpected news"?
A. Confused
B. Excited
C. Bored
D. Silent
Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion fits as a natural reaction to unexpected news.
11. What is the root word in "unhappiness"?
A. Un
B. Happy
C. Ness
D. Unhappy
Answer: B
Rationale: Happy is the base word to which prefixes and suffixes are added.
12. What part of speech is "quickly"?
A. Noun
B. Verb
C. Adverb
D. Adjective
Answer: C
Rationale: Quickly modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner.
13. Which of the following words is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to "LETHARGIC"?
A. Sluggish
B. Energetic
C. Tired
D. Drowsy
Answer: B
Rationale: "Lethargic" means lacking energy or enthusiasm. "Energetic" is the opposite.
14. The word "DILIGENT" most nearly means:
A. Lazy
B. Hardworking
C. Careless
D. Slow

, Answer: B
Rationale: "Diligent" means showing careful and persistent effort; hardworking.
15. Which of the following is a synonym for "ABBREVIATE"?
A. Lengthen
B. Shorten
C. Expand
D. Elaborate
Answer: B
Rationale: "Abbreviate" means to shorten a word, phrase, or text.
16. What is the meaning of the word "GARRULOUS"?
A. Silent
B. Talkative
C. Rude
D. Shy
Answer: B
Rationale: "Garrulous" means excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
17. Which word is a plural noun?
A. Child
B. Children
C. Run
D. Sing
Answer: B
Rationale: Children is the plural form of the singular noun child.
18. Which word is a conjunction?
A. Run
B. And
C. Quick
D. Table
Answer: B
Rationale: And is used to connect words or clauses in a sentence.
19. What is the opposite of "noisy"?
A. Loud
B. Quiet
C. Busy
D. Active