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The verbal section (60 questions) assesses a student’s word knowledge and ability to comprehend written material.  \nIn the word knowledge section (30 questions), students are asked to identify the meaning of a word as it is used ina sentence (using context clues from the sentence) .  \nThe reading comprehension section (30 questions) focuses on reasoning and critical-thinking ability. Five passages concerning health and social topics require a student to analyze and interpret the information. Students must be able to determine main ideas, recognize supporting details, draw conclusions, and identify inferences. Students also might be asked to select the best definitions of selected words. The questions are multiple-choice.  \nAcademic Support Center (ASC) handouts are available to provide strategies for enhancing verbal skills.  \nThe ASC Approach  \nSince the NLN exam is a timed exercise, it is important for students to determine their most effective method of comprehension (the best way to interpret and answer the questions) . For example, some students might need to read a passage several times to answer the questions. Others might be able to scan the passage once and find the right answers.  \nThe ASC program is designed to provide rehearsals in reading and answering questions, which should help students determine their most effective individual strategies. Students are encouraged to time themselves to help determine their best individual approach. Suggested steps for answering questions about passages:  \nSkim the passage quickly and then proceed to the answers.  \nRead the questions and answer choices; then scan the passage for answers.  \nRead the passage carefully and then proceed to the answers.  \nASC Support  \nThe ASC suggested activities include practice exercises with answers, allowing students to study on their own. However, ASC English/reading instructors also are available to provide explanations, suggest supplemental reading practice, and provide additional materials (some for in-lab use only), including individual skills such as finding main ideas, identifying inferences, and recognizing vocabulary.  \nNLN/PN Handouts  \nStudents may request the following materials from any ASC instructor. These materials do not have to be returned to the ASC.  \nASC Reading Handouts: Finding the Main Idea  \nMaking Inferences  \nTone and Purpose  \nUnderstanding Significant Details  \nVocabulary  \nASC NLN/PN Practice Reading Passages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (with questions and answers)  \nWeb-based Verbal Practice  \nThe ASC recommends the following Internet sites that offer effective practice in reading and verbal skills.  \nAlthough some of these recommended practice tests are designed for GRE or GMAT preparation, they are similar in style and content to the passages used on the NLN exams.  \nReading  \n[http://Studymyenglish.com](http://Studymyenglish.com) *  \nUnder “Practice for Students”  \nSelect “Reading Comprehension Questions”(60 interactive questions)  \nSelect “Sentence Completion Questions”(120 interactive questions)  \nSelect “Analogy Questions”(30 interactive questions)  \n[http://Testpreppractice.net](http://Testpreppractice.net) *  \nIn the right-hand menu, select one of the following:  \n“Free NET Practice Tests”  \n“Free TEAS Practice Tests”  \nThen select any of the five free reading comprehension tests.  \n[http://www.testprepreview.com/net_test_breakdown.htm](http://www.testprepreview.com/net_test_breakdown.htm) *  \nSelect NET Reading Comprehension Practice  \nNote: This site provides questions and answers, but it is not interactive.  \nReading and Vocabulary  \n[http://townsendpress.net/](http://townsendpress.net/) *  \nSelect “Try TP’s Exercises.”  \nSelect any of the Vocabulary Books (Reading Books are also recommended)  \n* If any of these links are broken, please notify an ASC instructor.","cbCaiukblSJesogz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiukblSJesogz","pdf",260690,"English","# NLN/PN exam verbal and vocabulary skills overview\n## Verbal section structure: word knowledge and reading comprehension\n## ASC Approach for timed comprehension\n## ASC Support and available activities\n## NLN/PN handouts and practice materials\n## Web-based verbal practice resources","[{\"question\":\"What does the NLN verbal section test in the word knowledge part?\",\"answer\":\"It tests word knowledge by asking students to identify a word’s meaning as it is used in a sentence, using context clues from the sentence.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the reading comprehension section structured and what skills are assessed?\",\"answer\":\"It uses five passages on health and social topics and assesses reasoning and critical-thinking, including main ideas, supporting details, conclusions, and inferences, often via multiple-choice questions.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the ASC recommend students do to improve performance on a timed exam?\",\"answer\":\"Students should choose the most effective comprehension method and practice timed rehearsals. 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