ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Sentence Completions
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Example Question #368 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Since he didn't want to be caught stealing the flower, the young man _____________ it under his jacket as he walked out of the store.
implanted
placed
put
replicated
concealed
concealed
This sentence seems to indicate that the young man is putting the flower under his jacket. He wants to hide it here so that he does not get caught. When we "conceal" something, we hide it from others' vision. The options "put" and "placed" are broadly "correct." They are not the best options. The best option is the word "concealed" because it expresses the idea of trying to hide the object.
Example Question #1 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Which of the following words best completes the sentence below?
Although Bruce traveled to England last year, he normally takes __________ vacations.
monotonous
necessary
domestic
lengthy
expensive
domestic
While every answer could be gramatically correct, the term "although" suggests a word that is the opposite of, or different from, what is described in the sentence. "Expensive" and "lengthy" are opposites of a trip to England, as a trip to England is likely to be both expensive and lengthy. There is nothing in the sentence to suggest that Bruce's usual trips are or are not necessary or monotonous. "Domestic" is the best choice because traveling to England is an international trip and domestic in this context means "within one's own country."
Example Question #2 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The __________ process of photosynthesis converts light into energy used by plants; this process is required for their survival.
vital
complex
difficult
simple
minor
vital
Photosynthesis is needed as a food source for plants and thus, it is a vital or important process.
Example Question #3 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
One of the unique properties of water is that its solid form is less __________ than its liquid form; in other words, liquid water is heavier than ice.
varied
lightweight
dense
consistent
uniform
dense
The unique property of water is that its solid form is less dense than its liquid form (water). This is why ice floats whether in the form of ice cubes in water or an ice layer that covers a pond in the winter.
Example Question #4 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The __________ scheme of pestering their parents with endless questions, hiding in the house, and pretending to still do homework at night was a purposeful delay tactic the two children used so they wouldn't have to go to bed so early.
cautious
elaborate
hasty
straightforward
thoughtless
elaborate
The scheme used to trick their parents every night was well thought out and detailed or elaborate. They needed to think up several ways to delay the process of going to bed early.
Example Question #5 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Brad's _____ use of everyday materials such as styrofoam and cardboard made his science project innovative and worthy of a high mark.
clear
excessive
ingenious
marked
superficial
ingenious
Since Brad used everyday items to create his science project, it means that he was resourceful and ingenious or clever in his use of the materials.
Example Question #5 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The _____ pain caused her to wince and cry out due to its severity.
caustic
benign
lenient
atypical
acute
acute
In terms of this sentence, the best way to approach the sentence is to look at the context. Since it mentions the severity of the pain, it is most likely acute or intense pain.
Example Question #6 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The _____ details of structure and organization are far less important than the broader scope of the proposal which analyzes how to raise funds for poverty initiatives, scientific research, and environmental welfare.
manifold
significant
consequential
petty
compulsory
petty
Since the content of the paper is the main focus, the details of grammatical organization are petty or trivial in comparison.
Example Question #7 : Adjectives And Adverbs
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Hibernating animals are inactive and---during the winter season.
occupied
solitary
social
dormant
alert
dormant
The best answer choice is dormant since it means inactive; a hibernating animal is indeed dormant during the winter.
Example Question #371 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The strong and---smell filled the entire kitchen with the scent of garlic.
clean
acidic
musty
faint
pungent
pungent
Since the scent of garlic readily filled the entire room, it indicates that the scent was strong and pungent.
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