All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTEND
Challenge
Question
Assume
Hide
Challenge
The word "contend" means to challenge or to compete. "Challenge" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition of "contend" and is often used as a synonym for it.
Example Question #513 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONFUSE
Ambiguous
Perplex
Combine
Fickle
Perplex
The word "perplex" means to confuse. "Perplex" is the best choice because it is a synonym of "confuse." Considering the other choices, "combine" means to put together, "ambiguous" means uncertain or having many meanings, and "fickle" means frequently changing or inconstant.
Example Question #692 : 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.
CLARIFY
Make
Make right
Make hidden
Make clear
Make clear
The word "clarify" means to make clear or understood. "Make clear" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "clarify."
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERIFY
Know
Prove
Vertical
Vermin
Prove
The word "verify" means prove the truth of something. "Prove" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "verify." Considering the other choices, "vertical" means upright, "vermin" are disgusting animals, and "know" means have knowledge of something.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONTRADICT
Agreement
Say
Oppose
Doll
Oppose
The word "contradict" means oppose. "Oppose" is the best choice because it shares the same definition as "contradict." Considering the other options, "say" means speak, an "agreement" is a contract, and a "doll" is a small figure resembling a human being.
Example Question #523 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERPLEX
Puzzle
Perpetrate
Join
Break
Puzzle
The word "perplex" means confuse. The best choice is "puzzle" because it shares the same definition as "perplex" when used as a verb. Considering the other choices, "perpetrate" means commit or carry out an action and is usually used to refer to people committing crimes. "Join" means put together, and "break" means prevent something from working until it is repaired or split into parts.
Example Question #696 : 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.
AFFIRM
Confirm
Firm
Make
Adjust
Confirm
"Affirm" means confirm or state as true. "Confirm" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "affirm." Considering the other choices, "firm" means solid or hard, "adjust" means change so that something fits or works, and "make" means create.
Example Question #691 : 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.
ASCERTAIN
Complain
Nurture
Check
Overt
Check
"Ascertain" means make certain of. The best choice is "check" because it also means make certain of. Considering the other choices, "nurture" means feed and protect or support, "overt" means obvious, and "complain" means express dissatisfaction.
Example Question #692 : 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.
RECKON
Call
Recognize
Consider
Redo
Consider
The word "reckon" means consider or think. "Consider" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "reckon." Considering the other choices, "recognize" means identify something previously seen, "redo" means do again, and "call" means shout or invite.
Example Question #526 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASCERTAIN
Bungle
Bemuse
Keep hidden
Find out
Get lost
Find out
"Ascertain" means figure out or find out, so "find out" is the correct answer. To help you, "bemuse" means confuse, and "bungle" means spoil, ruin, or mess up.
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