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 #1 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXTRAORDINARY

Possible Answers:

Despicable

Incredible

Pitiable

Persistent

Unique

Correct answer:

Incredible

Explanation:

The prefix "extra-" means beyond, so it makes sense that “extraordinary” means beyond ordinary, or "incredible." As for the other answer choices, “unique” means one-of-a-kind or different; “despicable” means evil or terrible and thus deserving to be hated; "persistent" means stubborn or continuing; and "pitiable" means evoking emotions of feeling sorry for something or someone.

Example Question #31 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FORECAST

Possible Answers:

Create

Route

Illuminate

Predict

Laugh

Correct answer:

Predict

Explanation:

The prefix "fore-" means in front of or coming before, so it makes sense that to “forecast” means to predict what is coming in the future. A “route” is a way to get from one place to another; “illuminate” means shine light on; “create” means make.

Example Question #32 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MAXIMUM

Possible Answers:

Least

Best

Worst

Mediocre

Most

Correct answer:

Most

Explanation:

The "maximum" can be used as an adjective or a noun and means greatest or most as an adjective and the greatest amount of a particular thing one can have or achieve as a noun; so, "most" is the correct answer. “Mediocre” means average when greater quality or quantity was expected.

Example Question #13 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MISPRINT

Possible Answers:

Smudge

Publication

Error

Value

Respect

Correct answer:

Error

Explanation:

The prefix "mis-" means not or incorrect, so it makes sense that "misprint" means an instance in which a newspaper or other publication published incorrect information. The answer choice closest in meaning to "misprint" is thus "error." “Value” is how much something is worth, often in terms of money; “respect” means admiration and reverence; a "smudge" is a blurred spot of dirt or other substance on something that typically mars its appearance; and a "publication" is something that is published regularly, like a newspaper or a journal.

Example Question #14 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POPULAR

Possible Answers:

Chatty

Incoherent

Well-liked

Uncovered

False

Correct answer:

Well-liked

Explanation:

“Popular” means liked or appealing to a lot of people, or “well-liked.” As for the other answer choices, “uncovered” means shown or not covered or hidden; “incoherent” means not able to be understood; "false" means not true or inauthentic; and "chatty" means liking to talk at length about relatively unimportant subjects.

Example Question #15 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LIBERTY

Possible Answers:

Technology

Economy

Finance

Slavery

Freedom

Correct answer:

Freedom

Explanation:

"Liberty” means "freedom." “Slavery” is the opposite of “freedom” and “liberty”; it is a system where men own other men. The “economy” is the collective name for the producing, buying, and selling of everything; “finance” is to do with banking and handling of money; and “technology” refers to machines created by people to do something.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CERTAIN

Possible Answers:

Uncomfortable

Sure

International

Bemused

Unsure

Correct answer:

Sure

Explanation:

To be “certain” means to be sure of one's decision or opinion, so "sure" is the correct answer. The prefix "un-" means not, so “unsure” means not sure and “uncomfortable” means not comfortable. “Bemused” means confused, and "international” means between nations or global.

Example Question #17 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COLLISION

Possible Answers:

Hint

Crash

Assistance

Change

Grasp

Correct answer:

Crash

Explanation:

The prefix "co-" means together, so it makes sense that a "collision" is an instance of two physical things coming together forcefully, or a "crash." As for the other answer choices, “hint” means clue that helps someone solve a problem or riddle, often given by someone who already knows the answer; "grasp," when used as a noun, means grip or hold on something or someone; "assistance" means help; and "change," when used as a noun, means alteration.

Example Question #18 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISAPPEAR

Possible Answers:

Convey

Allude

Resume

Vanish

Mistake

Correct answer:

Vanish

Explanation:

The prefix "dis-" means not or away, or it makes a word mean its opposite. It thus makes sense that "disappear" means the opposite of "appear"—that is, "disappear" means "vanish." As for the other answer choices, "resume" means continue; “mistake,” when used as a verb, means confuse something or someone with something or someone else; “allude” means hint at; and "convey" means impart or transport.

Example Question #19 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HYPERACTIVE

Possible Answers:

Optimistic

Pessimistic

Absolved

Overactive

Distraught

Correct answer:

Overactive

Explanation:

The prefix "hyper-" means too much, so it makes sense that “hyperactive” means too active, making "overactive" the correct answer, as "over-" also means too much, meaning that "overactive" also means too active. As for the other answer choices, "distraught” means very upset; “pessimistic” means despondent and thinking bad things will happen; “optimistic” means hopeful and thinking good things will happen; and “absolved” means forgiven and no longer blamed for something.

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