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 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

CONTEND

Possible Answers:

Challenge

Question

Assume

Hide

Correct answer:

Challenge

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Ambiguous

Perplex

Combine

Fickle

Correct answer:

Perplex

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Make 

Make right

Make hidden

Make clear

Correct answer:

Make clear

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Know

Prove

Vertical

Vermin

Correct answer:

Prove

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Say

Oppose

Doll

Correct answer:

Oppose

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Puzzle

Perpetrate

Join

Break

Correct answer:

Puzzle

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Confirm

Firm

Make

Adjust

Correct answer:

Confirm

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Complain

Nurture

Check

Overt

Correct answer:

Check

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Call

Recognize

Consider

Redo

Correct answer:

Consider

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Bungle

Bemuse

Keep hidden 

Find out

Get lost

Correct answer:

Find out

Explanation:

"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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