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 #1331 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

He knew that his friend was in __________, so he rushed over to warn him of the danger.

Possible Answers:

jeopardy

force

envy

triumph

bewilderment

Correct answer:

jeopardy

Explanation:

If you are in danger, you can also be said to be in “jeopardy.” The word “envy” means jealousy or wanting something someone else has; “triumph” means win; "bewilderment" means confusion, and "force" means power or strength.

Example Question #1332 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

The ___________ of the project were listed clearly at the top of the page, detailing the different topics each report would need to include and the number of pages each report would need to fill.

Possible Answers:

syllabus

functions

duties

requirements

assignment

Correct answer:

requirements

Explanation:

The most likely answer is "requirements" since they detail the necessary aspects or parts of the project. "Functions" are abilities; "duties" are tasks; an "assignment" is a project; and a "syllabus" is a paper conveying a plan for a class to be taught, often including the topics that a class will cover and any assignments and tests that will be given.

Example Question #1333 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

There seemed to be no ___________ that could remedy the problem of wild animals eating their garden.

Possible Answers:

explanation

awareness

criticism

solution

issue

Correct answer:

solution

Explanation:

The people most likely want to "solve" the problem of wild animals eating their garden, so they are looking for a "solution." This differs from the other answer choices: an "explanation" is a clarification to make something clear; an "issue" is a problem; "criticism" is analysis; and "awareness" is the state of being conscious of something.

Example Question #1334 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.

Artists have historically been drawn to Giverny, outside of Paris, owing to its beauty and its __________ as the inspiration for many of Claude Monet's paintings.

Possible Answers:

heritage

donation

notoriety

aroma

era

Correct answer:

heritage

Explanation:

Your task here is to identify what word would best fit in the context of this sentence, which tells us why a certain place named Giverny is a popular place for artists to come to, both for its physical attractiveness and for something having to do with the Impressionist painter Claude Monet.  

Neither "aroma" (a smell) nor donation (a charitable gift) fit here.  

Since we know that the word must have something to do with the fact that this is where a famous painter painted, you might guess that the correct word would have to do with reputation or history.  

Both "heritage" and "notoriety" have something to do with reputation, but "heritage" is the best answer because it refers to the traditions and achievements that are part of the history of a place or group of people, whereas "notoriety" has a negative connotation, meaning fame derived from having done bad things.

Example Question #1335 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

Some people think it is a bad __________ to see a black cat; those people think it means that something bad will happen in the future.

Possible Answers:

reward

fright

omen

creature

hope

Correct answer:

omen

Explanation:

A sign of something to come in the future is called an “omen.” Seeing a black cat is often held to be a “bad omen,” just like how breaking a mirror is supposed to be bad luck. The word “reward” describes something good you get for doing something well; a “fright” is a scare; and a “creature” is a living thing.

Example Question #1336 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Because the candy was on __________, Jennifer bought 100 packs of chocolates.

Possible Answers:

sale

shoe

winter

bicycle

holiday

Correct answer:

sale

Explanation:

The candy was on sale, so Jennifer decided to buy 100 packs. When something is on sale, it is less expensive than it usually is.

Example Question #241 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The poor girl became upset when she spilled a drink on her new dress; she did not want any __________.

Possible Answers:

advice 

blemishes 

hovels 

catastrophes

antidotes 

Correct answer:

blemishes 

Explanation:

The subject of this sentence, "the girl," spilled something on her dress and stained it. So you are looking for an answer choice that means "stains" therefore the correct answer is "blemishes." A "blemish" is a stain, a small mark of imperfection. To provide further help, "antidote" is medicine for poison; a "hovel" is a small house, a shack; "catastrophe" means disaster

Example Question #242 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ of Hector and Achilles has been passed down for thousands of years.

Possible Answers:

spectator 

legend 

diction

babble 

juggernaut 

Correct answer:

legend 

Explanation:

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices refers to a story passed down for generations. The correct answer is "legend." Synonyms for "legend" include myth, fable, folk story, epic. Additionally, a "spectator" is someone who watches something, a viewer; "diction" is the way someone uses words; a "juggernaut" is an unstoppable force; "babble" is talking nonsense, drivel.

Example Question #243 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The company made a healthy __________ last year and was able to reinvest some of that money this year. 

Possible Answers:

stance

net worth 

edict 

profit 

obstacle 

Correct answer:

profit 

Explanation:

You are told that the company was able to spend some of the money it had made the previous year. So, the correct answer must mean something like money made, money gained. The correct answer is therefore "profit" which means money earned, money gained. Additionally, a "stance" is a position, a way of standing; an "obstacle" is something difficult that needs to be overcome, something in the way of progress; "net worth" is how much money someone has; an "edict" is an order, a decree, a formal declaration

Example Question #244 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The religious leader issued a(n) __________ that commanded all believers to be merciful and forgiving.

Possible Answers:

dwelling

venture

fear

verdict

edict

Correct answer:

edict

Explanation:

Based on the content of this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a formal order given by someone in authority. So, the correct answer is "edict." Synonyms of "edict" include decree, command, order. Additionally, a "feat" is an accomplishment, something you succeed in doing; a "verdict" is a decision; a "dwelling" is a home, a place where something lives; a "venture" is a risky journey or mission.

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