PAX PAX Verbal Skills

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Kind

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, so 'kind' is the closest synonym.

Question 2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The nurse spoke to the patient in a ______ tone to help calm her fears.'

Accepted Answer

Soothing

Answer

A soothing tone is calm and reassuring, which is appropriate for calming a fearful patient.

Question 3

Which of the following is an antonym of 'chronic'?

Accepted Answer

Acute

Answer

Chronic means long-lasting, while acute refers to a condition that is severe but short in duration.

Question 4

Select the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

Occurrence

Answer

The correct spelling is 'occurrence,' with double 'c' and double 'r.'

Question 5

What does the root word 'cardio' mean?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Answer

The root 'cardio' comes from the Greek word for heart and is used in terms like cardiology and cardiovascular.

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