ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Sentence Completions

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Example Questions

Example Question #97 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The poor girl became upset when she spilled a drink on her new dress; she did not want any __________.

Possible Answers:

catastrophes

blemishes 

hovels 

advice 

antidotes 

Correct answer:

blemishes 

Explanation:

The subject of this sentence, "the girl," spilled something on her dress and stained it. So you are looking for an answer choice that means "stains" therefore the correct answer is "blemishes." A "blemish" is a stain, a small mark of imperfection. To provide further help, "antidote" is medicine for poison; a "hovel" is a small house, a shack; "catastrophe" means disaster

Example Question #98 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ of Hector and Achilles has been passed down for thousands of years.

Possible Answers:

juggernaut 

babble 

diction

legend 

spectator 

Correct answer:

legend 

Explanation:

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices refers to a story passed down for generations. The correct answer is "legend." Synonyms for "legend" include myth, fable, folk story, epic. Additionally, a "spectator" is someone who watches something, a viewer; "diction" is the way someone uses words; a "juggernaut" is an unstoppable force; "babble" is talking nonsense, drivel.

Example Question #99 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The company made a healthy __________ last year and was able to reinvest some of that money this year. 

Possible Answers:

stance

net worth 

edict 

obstacle 

profit 

Correct answer:

profit 

Explanation:

You are told that the company was able to spend some of the money it had made the previous year. So, the correct answer must mean something like money made, money gained. The correct answer is therefore "profit" which means money earned, money gained. Additionally, a "stance" is a position, a way of standing; an "obstacle" is something difficult that needs to be overcome, something in the way of progress; "net worth" is how much money someone has; an "edict" is an order, a decree, a formal declaration

Example Question #101 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The religious leader issued a(n) __________ that commanded all believers to be merciful and forgiving.

Possible Answers:

fear

dwelling

venture

verdict

edict

Correct answer:

edict

Explanation:

Based on the content of this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a formal order given by someone in authority. So, the correct answer is "edict." Synonyms of "edict" include decree, command, order. Additionally, a "feat" is an accomplishment, something you succeed in doing; a "verdict" is a decision; a "dwelling" is a home, a place where something lives; a "venture" is a risky journey or mission.

Example Question #102 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ had to shut down after the product was deemed to be defective.

Possible Answers:

university

factory

vicinity

barricade

regiment

Correct answer:

factory

Explanation:

To start with "defective" means not working properly, having problems. So, if the product was not working properly it makes sense that the place that made the product had to be shut down. A "factory" is a place where products are made in large quantities. Additionally, a "regiment" is a group of soldiers in an army; a "university" is a school for higher learning, a college; a "barricade" is a wall or defensive building; the "vicinity" means the general area that surrounds something.

Example Question #241 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

During times of war it is common for the government to spread __________ in order to unite the people against their enemy.

Possible Answers:

propaganda

legislation

conflict

aromas

assistance

Correct answer:

propaganda

Explanation:

To solve this problem you are looking for a noun that means something like information used to convince people of something. The correct answer is therefore "propaganda." "Propaganda" is any idea or information that is spread by an organization in order to convince people to support what the organization is trying to do. Additionally, "legislation" is law making; "aromas" are smells; "conflict" is disagreement, arguing; "assistance" is help.

Example Question #104 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

He went by a(n) __________ so that other people at the conference would be less likely to recognize him.

Possible Answers:

dispute

mansion

hindrance

alias 

budget

Correct answer:

alias 

Explanation:

The subject of this sentence wants people to be less likely to recognize him, so the correct answer probably relates to a disguise or piece of trickery of some kind. The correct answer is "alias" which means a false identity, a fake name used to hide one's real name. Additionally, a "budget" is the amount of money set aside to spend on something; a "mansion" is a very large house; a "dispute" is an argument; a "hindrance" is some obstacle that gets in the way.

Example Question #242 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

He got muddy playing in the park and his mother had to bleach his __________ when he got home to get the stains out. 

Possible Answers:

garments 

purveyor 

alms 

posture 

peer 

Correct answer:

garments 

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that means something like clothing. The correct answer is therefore "garments," which means clothing, apparel. Additionally, "alms" means food or charity given to the poor; "posture" refers to the way someone stands; a "peer" is an equal, someone who is on your level; a "purveyor" is someone who sells things, a vendor

Example Question #106 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ paid careful attention to the advice of the expert.

Possible Answers:

tycoon

merchant

novice

financier

mentor

Correct answer:

novice

Explanation:

To solve this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a person who would be likely to take advice from an "expert." An "expert" is someone who has a lot of experience in a certain area and understands how to achieve success in that area. The correct answer is "novice." A "novice" is a beginner, someone who is just starting something. Additionally, a "mentor" is someone who gives advice; a "merchant" is someone who trades goods; a "tycoon" is a successful businessman; a "financier" is someone who invests in and provides the money for some venture.

Example Question #243 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ of apple cider leaked and flooded the basement.

Possible Answers:

chorus 

tact

vow 

gusto 

vat 

Correct answer:

vat 

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that describes a container used to hold liquids. The correct answer is therefore "vat." Other synonyms for "vat" include "barrel," "casket," and "tub." Additionally, a "vow" is a promise; "gusto" is enthusiasm, relish, taking pleasure in doing something; a "chorus" is a group of singers; "tact" is the quality of being sensitive when dealing with difficult or private matters

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