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 #457 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VACANT

Possible Answers:

Empty

Ashamed

Forgotten

Forlorn

Isolated

Correct answer:

Empty

Explanation:

The word “vacant” means empty or, when referring to buildingsor rooms, not occupied. The word “ashamed” describes a feeling where you feel bad or guilty about something bad you have done.

Example Question #458 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISORIENTED

Possible Answers:

Confused

Disorganized

Troubled

Distant

Upset

Correct answer:

Confused

Explanation:

"Disoriented" means to be in a state in which one has lost one's bearings and is confused as to where things are located. It most closely means the word "confused." The other answer choices are not related in meaning to the word "disoriented."

Example Question #461 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AFFILIATED

Possible Answers:

Legal 

Filed

Analyzed

Associated

Unprecedented

Correct answer:

Associated

Explanation:

"Affiliated" means connected to an organization, individual, or cause. Likewise, "associated" means related to something. Given how similar these meanings are to one another, "affiliated" and "associated" are synonyms.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

STRENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Strict

Fun

Appealing

Stressed

Difficult

Correct answer:

Difficult

Explanation:

Something that is "strenuous" is very challenging, whether it be physically or mentally challenging. Thus, "difficult" is the best synonym because something that is "difficult" is not easy to complete. Thus, "strenuous" and "difficult" are synonyms. 

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TOXIC

Possible Answers:

Sick

Poisonous

Mean

Scary

Magical

Correct answer:

Poisonous

Explanation:

Something that is "toxic" is dangerous because it is a substance that is not tolerated by most organisms, especially the human body. If someone consumes something toxic, that person could get very sick or even die. Something that is "poisonous" has the ability to make an organism very sick or kill it. Given that "poisonous" and "toxic" are synonyms, "poisonous" is the correct answer.

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Cold

Hot

Snow

Dry

Wet

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

If somewhere is “arid” that means it is very dry and does not get very much rain. So the desert is very “arid.”

Example Question #461 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RIGOROUS

Possible Answers:

Violent

Hard

Easy

Loud

Serene

Correct answer:

Hard

Explanation:

The word “rigorous” means hard, challenging, or difficult. It is the opposite of “easy.” “Serene” means quiet and peaceful, so it is the opposite of “violent” and “loud” for different reasons.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

WEARY:

Possible Answers:

inflexible

impatient

content

tired

energetic

Correct answer:

tired

Explanation:

When someone feels weary, they are tired and fatigued.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TIRED

Possible Answers:

Energetic

Active

Lively

Drowsy

Correct answer:

Drowsy

Explanation:

The correct answer is "drowsy," which means groggy or sleepy. "Lively," "energetic," and "active" are all opposites of "tired."  "Drowsy" is the only word that means nearly the same thing as "tired."

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

LISTLESS

Possible Answers:

Forbidden

Unwritten

Lifeless

Wandering

Correct answer:

Lifeless

Explanation:

The word "listless" means having little energy or interest in things. The best choice is "lifeless," which means without energy. Considering the other choices, "unwritten" means not recorded in writing, "wandering" means moving from place to place without a destination, and "forbidden" means not allowed.

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