Select the phrase that gives the nearest meaning of the underlined words in the given sentence. It is very difficult to make him understand certain things as he has a particular mindset

Appeared in: AIIMS BHOPAL NO- 2018( Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The phrasal verb 'get across' means to successfully communicate an idea or make someone understand something.
In the given sentence, the speaker is finding it difficult to convey a message so that the other person can understand it, which directly corresponds to the meaning of 'get across'.
Get across matches the defining clue or classification criterion in the stem.
Supporting mechanism: The option aligns with the governing rule, pattern, sequence, classification, or exam logic being tested.
Key differentiator: It fits the one fact that separates the correct response from the closest distractor.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option B: This means to have a friendly relationship, which is not related to communicating an idea.
Option C: This means to recover from an illness or a difficult experience, not to understand something.
Option D: This means to escape or take a vacation, which is irrelevant to the context of understanding.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Phrasal Verbs and their meanings in context as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is an English language question, clear communication is a critical skill in nursing. Understanding the precise meaning of words and phrases ensures that patient information, instructions, and handovers are conveyed accurately.
Miscommunication can lead to serious patient safety incidents. For example, telling a colleague a patient needs to 'get over' their anxiety is very different from trying to 'get across' the reasons for their anxiety.
What if the sentence was about a nurse-patient relationship, such as 'The new pediatric nurse and the shy child seem to ______ well'? In that context, 'get along' would be the correct phrasal verb, highlighting the importance of building rapport for effective care.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence carefully and identify the meaning of the underlined phrase, which is 'make him understand'.
The core idea is about the successful transfer of information or a concept from one person to another.
Next, examine each option, which are all phrasal verbs starting with 'get'.
Define each phrasal verb: 'get across' (to communicate successfully), 'get along' (to have a good relationship), 'get over' (to recover), and 'get away' (to escape).
Compare the meaning of the original phrase ('make understand') with the definition of each option.
Select the option whose meaning is the closest match. 'Get across' is the only option related to communication and understanding.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Phrasal Verbs and their meanings in context.
Stem keywords: make him understand, particular mindset
Lead-in keywords: nearest meaning
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Psychology Morgan King 9e Part 1 pp. 269-271, 278-280

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 9384-9386

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