Verbal
The language skills section in NMAT 2023 syllabus covers the topics to test reading comprehension, verbal ability, and English language skills. The number of questions expected in this section is 36 which you need to complete within a time duration of 28 minutes. As per the NMAT syllabus, the section will test you on the major topics given in three broad segments namely vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension.
| Vocabulary | Comprehension | Grammar |
| Idioms | Para Jumbles | Choose the Correct Preposition |
| Synonyms | RC Passages | Identify the Error |
| Antonyms | Odd one out | Sentence correction |
| Fill in the Blanks | Jumbled Sentences | Phrasal verbs |
| Analogies | Paragraph Summary | Parts of speech |
| Cloze Test | Tenses |
Frequently asked questions
What topics are tested in the NMAT Language Skills section?
Per this page's syllabus table: Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, fill in blanks), Grammar (prepositions, error identification, sentence correction, tenses), and Reading Comprehension (RC passages, para jumbles, paragraph summary, cloze test).
How many questions and how much time for NMAT Verbal?
36 questions in 28 minutes, per the page, which is the shortest time allotment of the three NMAT sections relative to its question count.
Is reading comprehension a big part of this section?
Yes, RC Passages are explicitly listed under Comprehension alongside paragraph summary and jumbled sentences, making reading speed important alongside grammar and vocabulary.
Does the page list specific grammar sub-topics?
Yes: choosing the correct preposition, identifying the error, sentence correction, parts of speech, tenses and phrasal verbs are all named as Grammar sub-areas.