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 #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Nonliving Things

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

Supper

Possible Answers:

Lake

Dinner

Library

Address

Castle

Correct answer:

Dinner

Explanation:

"Supper" means dinner.

Example Question #261 : 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.

INSCRIPTION

Possible Answers:

Record

Writing

Write

Erase

Correct answer:

Writing

Explanation:

The best choice is "writing," which when used as a noun means written text. An inscription is a message written on or carved into a surface. Considering the other choices, "signature" means one's name in writing. "Erase" means to remove, and a "record" is a list of actions or achievements. "Writing" is closest in meaning because it refers to a general mark while "record" refers to something written down to record knowledge.

Example Question #262 : 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.

SYMPHONY

Possible Answers:

Concert

Simpleness

Fake

Contortion

Correct answer:

Concert

Explanation:

The best choice is "concert" because a "symphony" is a type of concert. These words are synonyms. The other choices are unrelated, as "simpleness" means easiness or the quality of not being complex, "contortion" means the action of twisting something out of its normal shape, and "fake," when used as a noun, means something that is a false copy of something else.

Example Question #263 : 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.

GAP

Possible Answers:

Object

Multiple

Divide

Plug

Correct answer:

Divide

Explanation:

The best answer choice is "divide," because even though "divide" can be used as a verb that means separate, when used as a noun, "divide" is a synonym for a "gap" or a space. If none of the choices seem obvious to you, consider what other definitions the words you know might have.

Example Question #264 : 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.

Chasm

Possible Answers:

Hole

Chance

Coup

Criticize

Correct answer:

Hole

Explanation:
A "chasm" is a very deep hole. "Hole" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition of the word "chasm." Considering the other choices, "chance" means luck or an opportunity, a "coup" is the takeover of a government or a clever act or accomplishment, and "criticize" means to find fault in.

Example Question #265 : 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.

ABYSS

Possible Answers:

Tall

Cavity

Bin

Scary

Correct answer:

Cavity

Explanation:

The word "abyss" means a very deep hole. "Cavity," which means a hollow place or a hole, is the best answer choice because it has a similar definition to the word "abyss." Considering the other choices, a "bin" is a box for storing things, "scary" means causing fear, and "tall" means great in height. 

Example Question #266 : 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.

MOISTURE

Possible Answers:

Wetness

Dehydration

Drought

Dryness

Correct answer:

Wetness

Explanation:

The correct answer is "wetness." "Dryness," "drought," and "dehydration" are all examples of a lack of moisture. "Dryness" specifically means the opposite of "moisture."

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

TRINKET

Possible Answers:

Ball

Small kite

Group of three

Junk

Correct answer:

Junk

Explanation:

A "trinket" is something that is small and of little value. The best choice is "junk" as it also refers to things that are of little value or worthless.

Example Question #267 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.

BANQUET 

Possible Answers:

Fun

Feast

Dinner

Eat

Correct answer:

Feast

Explanation:

The correct answer is "feast." "Banquet" and "feast" both mean a very large formal meal featuring many types of dishes. While "dinner" is eaten at a "banquet," "feast" is the better synonym of "banquet," so "feast" is the correct answer.

Example Question #268 : 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.

REMNANT

Possible Answers:

Remain

Fragment

Shut

Distant

Correct answer:

Fragment

Explanation:

A "remnant" is a fragment of something that remains after most of it is gone. "Fragment" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "remnant." Considering the other choices, "remain" is a verb that means stay, "shut" means close, and "distant" means far off.

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