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 #417 : Synonyms

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

SPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Amazing

Amazing

Roomy

Universal

Celestial

Correct answer:

Roomy

Explanation:

The word "spacious" does have to do with space—physically open space, that is. When a room is "spacious" it has a lot of room in it. Thus, the word "roomy" is just fine as a synonym. Don't be tricked by the options that try to get you to pick something that deals with "outer space." We call it "space" because of all the empty room outside of planets and stars. (Hence, we can say, "Outer space is spacious," but "spacious" does not have anything to do directly with stars and other things like that.)

Example Question #418 : Synonyms

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

CHUNK

Possible Answers:

Shaving

Section

Chip

Sliver

Block

Correct answer:

Block

Explanation:

All of the options given here are about different kinds of "pieces" that we can have of something. A "chunk" of something, however, is a decent sized block. It is neither a sliver nor a mere "section." A chunk of cheese would be a little block of cheese, broken off the larger piece of cheese.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, And Size

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

ENORMOUS

Possible Answers:

Big

Large

Spacious

Huge

Shapely

Correct answer:

Huge

Explanation:

Whenever something is "enormous," it is very big. This "very" is important. Several options, like "big" and "large," do not express this "very." Only "huge" is a word that means very big. Therefore, it is the best option among those provided.

Example Question #421 : 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.

MONOTONOUS

Possible Answers:

Same

Loud

Repetitive

Monochrome

Correct answer:

Repetitive

Explanation:

Something that is monotonous repeats without varying, so another word for "monotonous" is "repetitive." Considering the other choices, "loud" means great in volume, "monochrome" means consisting of one color or different shades of one color, and "same" means alike.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

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

SWIFT

Possible Answers:

Run

Dance

Slow

Speedy

Correct answer:

Speedy

Explanation:

The correct answer is "speedy," or in a quick manner, as "swift" means occurring or moving very quickly. "Slow" is an opposite of "swift" and "dance" is not related in meaning to "swift" at all. While to "run" does mean to move quickly, "run" is a verb and "swift" is an adjective, so their meanings are very different.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

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

SLUGGISH

Possible Answers:

Slug

Active

Stiff

Slow

Correct answer:

Slow

Explanation:

The word "sluggish" means slow or lazy. "Slow" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "sluggish." Considering the other choices, "stiff" means rigidWhile it may seem related, the word "sluggish" describes some sort of motion, though very little, while "stiff" does not. "Active" is an antonym of the word "sluggish." "Slug" is only related because sluggish means slug-like, as in as slow as a slug.

Example Question #421 : 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.

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

Agile

Robotic

Indifferent

Correct

Correct answer:

Agile

Explanation:

"Nimble" means quick and agile. "Agile" is the best choice because it means easily able to move quickly and is part of the definition of "nimble." Considering the other choices, "robotic" means acting in an unchanging and unemotional manner, like a robot, "correct" means right or trueand "indifferent" means not caring. 

Example Question #422 : 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.

IDLE

Possible Answers:

Deter

Stationary

Hidden

Vex

Correct answer:

Stationary

Explanation:

"Idle" means unmoving or not active. "Stationary" is the best choice because it also means unmoving. Considering the other choices, "hidden" means not in plain sight, "deter" means restrain from doing, and "vex" means anger or annoy.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

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

REGULAR

Possible Answers:

Atypical

Trite

Usual

Regulated

Correct answer:

Usual

Explanation:

"Regular" is an adjective that means occurring at even intervalsfrequent, or usual. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "regular" is "usual," an adjective that means typically occurring. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "regular": "atypical" is an antonym of "regular" and means not typical; "regulated" means controlled; and "trite" means unoriginal.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

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

SLUGGISH

Possible Answers:

Lacking energy 

Lacking intelligence

Lacking money 

Lacking direction

Lacking friendship 

Correct answer:

Lacking energy 

Explanation:

“Sluggish” means tired, lethargic and lacking energy.

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