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 #911 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

DEPRIVE

Possible Answers:

Allow

Deny

Contend

Concede

Deplore

Correct answer:

Deny

Explanation:

To “deprive” someone of something means to not let them have that thing, to “deny” them. The word “allow” means the opposite of “deprive” and “deny.” The word “deplore” means to hate someone or something. The word “contend” means to argue something. The word “concede” means to give up, to stop trying, or to admit you are wrong.

Example Question #912 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

CURTAIL

Possible Answers:

Follow

Limit

Demand

Yearn

Block

Correct answer:

Limit

Explanation:

To "curtail" something is to reduce its current degree or prevent it from expanding as much as it might have otherwise. The correct answer is thus "limit." If you associated "curtail" with "tail," you may have chosen "follow," but "curtail" does not mean the same thing as "tail," so "follow" is incorrect.

Example Question #913 : 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.

INNOVATE

Possible Answers:

Concentrate

Read

Invent

Enter

Correct answer:

Invent

Explanation:

To "innovate" means to invent something new. The best choice is "invent" since it is a part of the definition of "innovate." Considering the other choices, "read" means look at text carefully and understand the meaning of it, "concentrate" means bring to a common point, and "enter" means go in.

Example Question #914 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

GENERATE

Possible Answers:

Loathe

Imply

Destroy

Produce

Predict

Correct answer:

Produce

Explanation:

This one is tough, because there are no synonyms to eliminate in the answer list. If you remember hearing the word "generation" used to mean a group of people born and living during the same time, you may be able to figure out that "generate" means birth, make, or create. "Produce" has a similar meaning to "create," therefore that is the correct answer. "Destroy" is an antonym of "generate," "predict" means foretell or attempt to determine what will happen in the future, and "loathe" means hate.

Example Question #915 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

THWART

Possible Answers:

Thaw

Defeat

Toady

Pimple

Correct answer:

Defeat

Explanation:

"Thwart" is a verb that means defeat. The best choice is "defeat," as it is a part of the definition of "thwart." Considering the other choices, a "pimple" is an inflammatory swelling of the skin, "thaw" means become warm enough to melt, and "toady" means a person who flatters their superiors dutifully; a kiss-up.

Example Question #916 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the best synonym for the following word:

ABOLISH

Possible Answers:

Absolute

Avoid

Destroy

Construct

Relish

Correct answer:

Destroy

Explanation:

Abolish means to completely ruin or tear down. Destroy means to destruct or annhilate something. Given that abolish and destroy have such similar meanings, they are synonyms for one another. Construct is an antonym. Relish and absolute are tricks, as they sound like abolish but are not synonyms. 

Example Question #917 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

GENERATE

Possible Answers:

Tolerate

Create

Dress

Improve

Deny

Correct answer:

Create

Explanation:

The word "generate" means create. The best choice is "create," as it is a part of the defnition of "generate." Considering the other choices,  "dress" means put on clothing"deny" means refuse, and "tolerate" means endure or permit.

Example Question #918 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

CREATE

Possible Answers:

Alter

Make

Correct

Augment

Loosen

Correct answer:

Make

Explanation:

When you “create” something, you make or generate it.

Example Question #919 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

DECIMATE

Possible Answers:

Obscure

Oversee

Observe

Create

Obliterate

Correct answer:

Obliterate

Explanation:

To "decimate" means to completely wipe out. To "obliterate" means to destroy. Given that these two words both signify the end or annihilation of something, they are synonyms.

Example Question #920 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

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

VANQUISH

Possible Answers:

Propose

Defeat

Desert

Recede

Inspire

Correct answer:

Defeat

Explanation:

To “vanquish” means to defeat or overcome something. “Recede” means to go back or to move away from; “desert” means to leave behind or to abandon when used as a verb; and “propose” means to suggest or to share an idea with someone.

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