All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives
A synonym of "inconvenient" is __________.
demanding
timely
persuasive
inopportune
frequent
inopportune
"Inconvenient" is an adjective consisting of the negative prefix "in-" and "convenient," so we can infer that it means something like "not convenient"; it actually means "causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "not convenient" or "causing trouble." "Timely," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "timely" is an adjective that means "done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "inconvenient." "Inopportune," however, is an adjective that consists of the negative prefix "in-" and "opportune," so it means "not opportune," or more specifically, "occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time." Because "inopportune" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "inconvenient," "inopportune" is the correct answer.
Example Question #431 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Tardy
Late
Slow
Sweet
Early
On time
Late
"Tardy" means late.
Example Question #431 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
In-between
Different
New
Meddle
In-between
"Intermediate" means in the middle or in-between, so the best choice is "in-between" which also means in the middle. Don't confuse the word "meddle," which means to interfere, with the word "middle."
Example Question #432 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHRONIC
Time
Old
Continual
Story
Continual
Something that is "chronic" continues for a long time. "Continual" is a synonym of "chronic." "Time" is not as good a choice because it refers to the general concept of time and not any length of time. "Old" also does not work here because it means great in age and does not refer to an ongoing process like the words "chronic" and "continual" do.
Example Question #433 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SELDOM
Always
Often
Never
Impressive
Rarely
Rarely
Seldom means rarely or not often happening, so "rarely" is the correct answer. To help you, "impressive" means demanding notice, striking, or great.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FREQUENT
Burrow
Usually
Modest
Often
Jealous
Often
"Frequent" means happening again and again with little time in between events. Anorther word for "frequent" is often, so "often" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "jealous" means envious or wanting what someone else has, "usually" means under normal circumstances, a "burrow" is a hole in the ground that certain animals dig and live in, and to "burrow" means to dig a hole in the ground, and "modest" means not taking as much credit as one should for one's achievements or talent.
Example Question #434 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSTANTANEOUS
Procrastinate
Timely
Immediate
Eventual
Tardy
Immediate
Instantaneous means instant or occurring without any delay whatsoever. "Immediate" is the best answer choice because it also means instant.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ULTRAMODERN
Assimilation
Innovative
Aqueduct
Apolitical
Allusion
Innovative
The prefix "ultra-" means super or excessively, so “ultramodern” means extremely modern. Of the five answer choices, this is closest in meaning to “innovative,” which means original, modern, genius, offbeat. To provide further help, an “allusion” is an indirect reference to something; an “aqueduct” is a pipe that brings water from a natural source to a community; “assimilation” is the process of becoming part of a new culture after you move there; “apolitical” means not political, uninterested in politics.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ANNUAL
Yearly
Cooperative
Difficult
Kind-hearted
Stressful
Yearly
"Annual" means on a yearly basis, so "yearly" is the correct answer. "Kind-hearted" means nice and compassionate. "Difficult" means hard or tough to complete. "Stressful" means causing stress or anxiety. "Cooperative" means collaborative or working well with another person or others in a group.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
IRREVERSIBLE
Enigmatic
Permanent
Mercurial
Lackadaisical
Temporary
Permanent
The prefix "ir-" is a negation prefix, so “irreversible” has the opposite meaning of “reversible.” Since “reversible” means able to be reversed, able to be changed back, then “irreversible” means not able to be changed, or “permanent.” To provide further help, “temporary” is an antonym of “permanent;” “mercurial” means enigmatic, hard to predict; “enigmatic” means mysterious; “lackadaisical” means lazy or careless.
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