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 #13 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BLITHE

Possible Answers:

Tyrannical

Destroyed

Sunny

Unhappy

Oppressive

Correct answer:

Sunny

Explanation:

"Blithe" means happy and without worry. "Sunny," meaning cheerful and viewing everything favorably, is the best match.

Example Question #14 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTRITE

Possible Answers:

Indignant

Proud

Timid

Regretful

Correct answer:

Regretful

Explanation:

"Contrite" means feeling guilt for something one has done. "Regretful" is the choice that most closely matches this definition. "Proud" is the opposite of "contrite"; "indignant" (which means angry or annoyed) and "shy" do not mean the same thing as "contrite."

Example Question #21 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Very angry 

Very fast

Very lonely 

Very envious 

Very sad 

Correct answer:

Very angry 

Explanation:

Furious means irate or very angry. To further help you, envious means jealous or wanting what someone else has.

Example Question #190 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

FRIGHTENED

Possible Answers:

Enlarge

Talkative

Afraid

Detest

Correct answer:

Afraid

Explanation:

Since "frightened" is defined as afraid or anxious, "afraid" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #22 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

Disturbing

Smooth

Elated

Poor

Correct answer:

Elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" is defined as characterized by an intense feeling of excitment and/or happiness. Since those who are "elated" may also be characterized as very happy or excited, "elated" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #23 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

CONFUSED

Possible Answers:

Contrite

Puzzled

Enabled

Inconsistent

Correct answer:

Puzzled

Explanation:

"Confused" is defined as unable to think clearly; bewildered. Since "puzzled" is defined as to feel confused due to a lack of understanding, "puzzled" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Merry

Possible Answers:

Burnt

Sleepy

Sad

Helpful

Cheerful

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

"Merry" means cheerful.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

A synonym of "frantic" is __________.

Possible Answers:

loud

enchanted

wild

attractive

to alarm

Correct answer:

wild

Explanation:

Frantic often has to do with fear or anxiety, being crazed with stress; alarmed might have fit, but to alarm is the wrong part of speech (a verb instead of adjective).

Example Question #24 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APPREHENSIVE

Possible Answers:

Perceptive

Anxious

Criminal

Destructive

Correct answer:

Anxious

Explanation:

When you are "apprehensive," you are fearful that something negative is going to happen. You have likely heard of the word "apprehend." (If you haven't, you should use it!) The word "apprehend" means to seize or grab. It is often used when we talk about the police "apprehending a criminal," that is, seizing and grasping a criminal. An "apprehensive" state of mind is one that is "grasped by fear" or "seized by worry." Therefore, the best answer is "anxious," for when someone is anxious, he or she is quite worried.

Example Question #25 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEFLATED

Possible Answers:

Discouraged

Implied 

Disposed 

Encouraged

Imposed

Correct answer:

Discouraged

Explanation:

“Deflated” means saddened and discouraged by some experience. To provide further help, “encouraged” means supported; “disposed” means got rid of; “imposed” means forced upon; “implied” means suggested

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