All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #984 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JOCULAR
Exasperated
Smart
Tired
Humorous
Humorous
The adjective "jocular" describes someone who tends to make jokes or act lighthearted. "Humorous," another term for funny, is the proper choice. You likely already know the meanings of "tired" and "smart," and therefore know that neither word refers to a playful or joking manner. Finally, "exasperated" is a good word to know, though not the correct answer. You've probably felt "exasperated" when you've been annoyed by an irritating situation that has gone on for too long.
Example Question #817 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT
Attentive
Negligent
Heedless
Apathetic
Attentive
"Diligent" means putting one's whole effort into carefully doing something. "Attentive," meaning demonstrating careful thought or observation, is the best match.
Example Question #991 : 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.
FLIPPANT
Hostile
Sharp
Sassy
Courteous
Laid-back
Sassy
"Flippant" means lacking proper respect. "Sassy" is the best match because it means cheeky or impertinent.
Example Question #822 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNRULY
Faithful
Obedient
Rebellious
Meager
Rebellious
Think of "unruly" as an adjective meaning not following rules, difficult to control, or rebellious. "Obedient" and "faithful" are antonyms of "unruly" and "rebellious." "Meager" means very small or too small in amount.
Example Question #992 : 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.
BORING
Dull
Exciting
Intriguing
Fascinating
Dull
"Fascinating" and "intriguing" are synonyms, and both words mean interesting. Eliminate them, because there can be only one right answer. "Exciting" means "amazing," the opposite of "boring." So, "dull" is the correct answer.
Example Question #993 : 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.
JOVIAL
Morose
Festive
Solemn
Melancholy
Festive
If you are unsure what the word in capital letters means, look at the answer choices. You can eliminate any answer choices that are synonyms of one other, because there isn't more than one right answer. "Morose" and "melancholy" both mean sad, so you can eliminate them. "Solemn" can mean serious. "Festive" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "jovial"; both words mean good-humored or merry.
Example Question #991 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
RETENTIVE
Having good memory
Wealthy
Healthy
Educated
Owning possessions
Having good memory
“Retentive” means able to hold on to memories, or “having good memory.” To provide further help, “possessions” are things that are owned.
Example Question #992 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Secretive
Inferior
Pompous
Content
Modest
Pompous
If someone is "arrogant," they are known to be proud and pompous, so "pompous," which means full of oneself, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "arrogant": "modest" means playing down one's own accomplishments and skills, so it is an antonym of "arrogant"; "inferior" means lesser than something else in quality or some characteristic; "secretive" means uncommunicative or not giving out very much information about something; and "content," when used as an adjective, means happy with the one's current situation.
Example Question #827 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Fraudulent
Obvious
Prudent
Unknown
Hopeful
Prudent
Something that is "discreet" is careful, tactful, or prudent, so "prudent" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "discreet": "obvious" means overt or easy to understand or see; "hopeful" means optimistic; "fraudulent" means deceptive; and "unknown" means not known, as you can tell from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which here means not, and "known."
Example Question #994 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMIABLE
Pious
Ambivalent
Friendly
Responsive
Friendly
The word "amiable" means having a friendly and pleasant disposition; therefore, "friendly" is the word that most closely matches the definition of "amiable." "Ambivalent" means having mixed feelings and "pious" means extremely religious. Like "responsive," their definitions are unrelated to the meaning of "amiable," making them incorrect answers choices.
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