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 #64 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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

SOURCE

Possible Answers:

Blizzard

Aroma

Origin

Strategy

Companion

Correct answer:

Origin

Explanation:

"Source" means where a person or thing comes from, or "origin." A "blizzard" is a large snowstorm. A "companion" is a friend or partner. A "strategy" is a tactic or course of action. An "aroma" is a distinct smell or a fragrance.

Example Question #65 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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

CURB

Possible Answers:

Restrain

Decipher

Complicate

Prepare

Detain

Correct answer:

Restrain

Explanation:

"Curb" means keep in check or restrain, so "restrain" is the correct answer. "Detain" means hold in custody, usually for a crime or for trial. "Decipher" means decode or break a code. "Complicate" means make something harder to understand or more confusing. "Prepare" means get ready for something.

Example Question #66 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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

CLUSTER

Possible Answers:

Gather

Sacrifice

Repair

Concentrate

Determine

Correct answer:

Gather

Explanation:

"Cluster," when used as a verb, means gather or come together as a group in one location, so "gather" is the correct answer. "Repair" means fix or make right. "Determine" means solve or to figure out. "Sacrifice" means give up something. "Concentrate" is a verb that means focus or direct one's attention toward someone or something.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

Influence

Possible Answers:

Impact

Pause

Support

Debate

Seize

Correct answer:

Impact

Explanation:

"Influence," when used as a noun, means impact or sway, and when used as a verb, means impact or have an effect on. So, "impact" is the correct answer. "Debate" means argue about the different sides of an issue in an organized manner. "Seize" means grasp or take control or possession over. "Support," when used as a verb, means back or assist. "Pause," when used as a verb, means stop temporarily or take a break.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

RESOLVE

Possible Answers:

Repair

Exercise

Deny

Solve

Confuse

Correct answer:

Solve

Explanation:

"Resolve," when used as a verb, means solve or find a solution to a problem or issue. So, "solve" is the correct answer. "Confuse" means baffle or perplex. "Exercise" means do some sort of physical activity, often for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's health. "Repair" means fix or make functional or correct. "Deny" means refuse or turn down.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

ENDEAVOR

Possible Answers:

Withdraw

Taunt 

Try

Mimic 

Profess

Correct answer:

Try

Explanation:

"Endeavor" means to try to do something. To further help you, "withdraw" means pull away, go into hiding; "taunt" means make fun of; "mimic" means copy; "profess" means to admit to something

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech

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

TAUNT

Possible Answers:

Assist

Mercenary 

Ridicule

Enlist

Professional

Correct answer:

Ridicule

Explanation:

"Taunt" means to tease, to make fun of and is similar in meaning to "ridicule." To further help you, "assist" means help; "enlist" means sign up; a "professional" is someone who is paid for what they do; a "mercenary" is a professional soldier who is hired for money.

Example Question #71 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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

CONSENT

Possible Answers:

Reject

Simplify

Focus

Adapt

Agree

Correct answer:

Agree

Explanation:

"Consent," when used as a verb, means accept or agree to something, so "agree" is the correct answer. None of the other answers is close in meaning to "consent": "reject" means say no to or deny; "simplify" means make something simpler or easier to understand; "adapt" means change in order to be suitable to new conditions or requirements or adjust to a new condition or environment; and "focus," when used as a verb, means concentrate or put all of one's effort into doing one thing.

Example Question #71 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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

SUPPLEMENT

Possible Answers:

Pharmacy

Vacation

Examination

Ferry

Addition

Correct answer:

Addition

Explanation:

"Supplement" is something additional or extra, so "addition" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplement": a "vacation" is a break from work, often specifically indicating a trip taken during this break; an "examination" is a test or an evaluation; a "ferry" is a boat used to move people or things; and a "pharmacy" is a place that dispenses medication.

Example Question #73 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings

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

FEUD

Possible Answers:

Renew 

Over the top

Nag 

Dispute 

Will

Correct answer:

Dispute 

Explanation:

A “feud” is a fight, argument or dispute between two or more people, so "dispute" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "feud": “over the top” is an English idiom that means too much or exaggerated; “renew” means return something broken to its former state; “nag” means harass, badger, or pester; and “will” can mean many things, but when used as a noun, "will" means desire to do something or strength of character.

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