ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Supper
Library
Castle
Lake
Address
Dinner
Dinner
"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
Writing
Erase
Write
Record
Writing
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 #91 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SYMPHONY
Contortion
Concert
Fake
Simpleness
Concert
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 #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.
GAP
Object
Plug
Divide
Multiple
Divide
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 #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.
Chasm
Criticize
Coup
Hole
Chance
Hole
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.
ABYSS
Scary
Bin
Cavity
Tall
Cavity
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 #263 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MOISTURE
Dehydration
Wetness
Dryness
Drought
Wetness
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
Small kite
Group of three
Junk
Ball
Junk
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 #95 : Identifying Synonyms
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
BANQUET
Dinner
Eat
Feast
Fun
Feast
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 #96 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMNANT
Remain
Distant
Shut
Fragment
Fragment
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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