ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1051 : 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.

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Grotesque

Rough

Stunning

Crude

Correct answer:

Stunning

Explanation:

"Exquisite" and "stunning" mean beautiful, or beautifully made. "Crude" and "rough" can mean vulgar or badly made. "Grotesque" means ugly. If you can figure out that "crude" and "rough" are synonyms and "grotesque" means ugly, you should be able to deduce that "stunning" is a synonym of "exquisite," even if you don't know what "exquisite" means.

Example Question #1052 : 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.

RAVISHING

Possible Answers:

Bland

Stunning

Homely

Hideous

Correct answer:

Stunning

Explanation:

"Ravishing," an adjective that is usually used to describe a person, means gorgeous or enchantingly lovely in appearance. So, "stunning," which implies that something or someone is surprisingly beautiful, is the best choice here. "Homely" and "hideous" both refer to the opposite situation: something that is "homely" is plain in an unattractive way, and a "hideous" object is very ugly or gross-looking. "Bland," which means tasteless or boring, is also very different from "ravishing."

Example Question #1053 : 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.

PRISTINE

Possible Answers:

Princesslike

Gentlemanly

Comparable

Untouched

Correct answer:

Untouched

Explanation:

The word "pristine" means untouched. The best choice is "untouched" because it is a part of the definition of "pristine." Considering the other choices, "princesslike" means having the characteristics of a princess, "gentlemanly" means having the characteristics of a gentleman or polite, and "comparable" means able to be compared.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Shiny

Painted

Cold

Clear

Gloomy

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.

Example Question #1054 : 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.

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Self-propelled

Understood

Deaf

Loud and clear

Correct answer:

Loud and clear

Explanation:

The word "audible" means able to be heard. "Loud and clear" is the best choice as it not only means able to be heard, but also is the only choice that refers to something that can be heard. 

Example Question #1055 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Able to be tasted

Able to be eaten 

Able to be touched 

Able to be heard 

Able to be seen 

Correct answer:

Able to be heard 

Explanation:

"Audible" means able to be heard. To further help you, able to be seen can be expressed using the word “visible.” Able to be eaten can be expressed using the word “edible.”

Example Question #1056 : 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.

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Audible

Tasty

Scented

Visible

Touchable

Correct answer:

Touchable

Explanation:

"Tangible" means able to be physically felt or touched, so "touchable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1057 : 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.

DELECTABLE

Possible Answers:

Putrid

Disgusting

Delicious

Unpalatable

Correct answer:

Delicious

Explanation:

"Delectable" and "delicious" are synonyms, each meaning pleasant-tasting. "Unpalatable," "disgusting," and "putrid" are antonyms, or opposites, of "delectable" and "delicious."

Example Question #1058 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

VIVID

Possible Answers:

Colorful

Amateur

Intermediate

Mediocre

Approximate

Correct answer:

Colorful

Explanation:

Something that is "vivid" is very colorful or noticeable. To further help you, "intermediate" means middle level, medium; "mediocre" means average or not very good; "approximate" means guess.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HOARSE

Possible Answers:

Smooth

Raspy

Mountainous

Artistic

Correct answer:

Raspy

Explanation:

Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.

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