All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUME
Shout
Express
Explain
Condemn
Suppose
Suppose
The word "assume" means to suppose something to be the case. For example, let's say that I haven't looked out the window today. For the past five weeks, it has been sunny outside. If I assume that it will be sunny, I am making an educated guess that it will be so again. I don't take an umbrella because I suppose that it will be dry outside. Sometimes, you hear people say something like, "Suppose that you are on a high mountain alone, what would you do?" This is trying to get you to assume that you are on such a mountain so that you can imagine what you might do in that situation.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALL
Startle
Inspect
Remember
Verify
Manufacture
Remember
Remember that the prefix "re-" means again or back. The word "recall" means something like to call back. It can be used in the sense meaning to call to mind again. In other words, it can mean to remember. We use the word this way when we say, "I recall your face!" This means, "I remember you!"
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMAND
Tell
Remark
Order
Scream
Shout
Order
When we "demand" something, we ask for it with a lot of energy and force. Because of this, you may think that "shout" or "scream" are good answers. You can, however, demand something without shouting or screaming, nor are all shouts or screams themselves "demands." Now, while there are various possible meanings for the verb "demand," the only option in this question that functions well is "order." For example, you could say, "He demanded that she bring the book to him immediately." This means that he ordered her to do so.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Verbs
What is a synonym for edit?
dismiss
destroy
revise
exemplify
publish
revise
Although editing is often done when something is going to be published, these are not synonymous words. When we edit something, we review it and try to find mistakes. Sometimes, we even remove parts to help make the work better. This can be done with written works as well as things like movies and, even, songs. When we "revise" something, we make a new version of it, hopefully one that is improved after the editing has been done.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOLD
Shout
Forgive
Reprimand
Beat
Cry
Reprimand
Whenever we "scold" someone, we rebuke him or her for doing something bad. For example, you could say, "The mother scolded her daughter for kicking her brother." The only option that expresses this idea of rebuking is "reprimand."
Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESTIMATE
Repair
Guess
Count
Educate
Increase
Guess
The word "estimate" can be used either as a verb or as a noun. All of the options here are verbs, so this is the meaning that we are looking for. When we estimate something, we make a rough guess about how much it is. For example, if someone put a bowl of candy in front of you, he or she could say, "Estimate how many pieces are in there." In this situation, you are being asked to guess how many are in the bowl. Thus, the option "guess" is the correct answer. When the word "estimate" is used as a noun, "the estimate" is the actual guess. For example, if you answered, "484 pieces," this guess was your estimate.
Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARDON
Enchant
Greet
Welcome
Forgive
Discuss
Forgive
Whenever we "pardon" someone, we forgive him or her for doing something wrong or offensive. Sometimes, we speak of pardoning the offence itself. Thus, you could say, "I pardoned her rude remark, even though she should have known better." This means that you "forgave" it—though she should have known that it was wrong.
Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETERMINE
Slice
Decide
Please
Consider
Reflect
Decide
The verb "to determine" means to decide upon. Thus, you can say, "The carpenter determined that he would need five feet of wood for the project." This means that he decided that he would need five feet of wood. A "determined amount" is an amount that has been settled upon by someone. Hence, the simple word "decide" is the best option. Even the options "consider" and "reflect" are not sufficient. We can "consider" something without determining one thing or another. Consideration does not necessarily include making a particular decision.
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRE
Inspire
Ask
Restrain
Tell
Say
Ask
To "inquire" means to ask for more information about something, therefore "ask" is the best synonym.
Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMEMORATE
Celebrate
Recall
Disdain
Comment
Celebrate
The word "commemorate" means celebrate. "Celebrate" is the best choice because it is part of the definition of "commemorate." Considering the other choices, "recall" means recall information, "comment" means respond to something verbally, and "disdain" means to be disgusted by.
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