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NMAT — Verbal Reasoning

NMAT reviewer: vocabulary, analogies, and reading comprehension.

Reviewer for the Verbal Reasoning subtest of the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT).

1

Word Analogies

Identify the relationship between the first pair, then apply it.

RelationshipExample
Synonymhappy : glad
Antonymhot : cold
Part-wholefinger : hand
Cause-effectrain : flood
💡 Exam Hack

Build a sentence linking the first pair, then test the same sentence on the choices.

2

Vocabulary

Use roots, prefixes, and suffixes plus context clues to infer meaning. Read widely to expand vocabulary.

3

Reading Comprehension

Find the main idea, supporting details, inferences, and the author’s tone. Answer only from the passage.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Avoid choices that are true in real life but NOT stated or implied in the passage.

4

Analogy Practice

DOCTOR : HOSPITAL :: TEACHER : ?

Answer: SCHOOL (worker : workplace)
💡 Exam Hack

Name the relationship in a sentence, then plug in the choices.

📌 Quick Recap — Master These

Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:

  • Word Analogies
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Analogy Practice

Re-read any section above where you hesitate.