Out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A man whose wife is dead–

Appeared in: AIIMS Rishikesh & Jodhpur NO - 2017

Explanation

A 'widower' is the correct English term for a man whose wife has passed away.
The term is specific to the gender of the surviving spouse; a man is a widower, and a woman is a widow.
This question tests vocabulary related to family and marital status.

Option A: A 'widow' is a woman whose husband has died, not a man.
Option C: A 'shrew' refers to a woman with a bad-tempered or aggressive personality. It has no connection to marital status or the death of a spouse.
Option D: A 'blonde' is a person with fair or yellow-colored hair. This term describes a physical characteristic and is unrelated to marital status.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain One-word substitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general English question, understanding these terms is important in a clinical setting for accurate patient documentation and communication.
In psychosocial assessments, a patient's marital status (e.g., married, single, divorced, widowed) is a key demographic detail that provides context about their social support system.
What if? If a male patient is incorrectly documented as a 'widow', it could cause confusion in understanding his family structure and social history. Correct terminology ensures clarity in patient records.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence carefully: 'A man whose wife is dead'.
Identify the key concepts: 'man' and 'wife is dead'.
Evaluate each option to see which one is a single-word substitute for this specific phrase.
Option A, 'Widow', refers to a woman. Eliminate this.
Option B, 'Widower', refers to a man whose wife has died. This is a perfect match.
Options C ('Shrew') and D ('Blonde') are completely unrelated to the death of a spouse. Eliminate them.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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