All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #761 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
My dog was very sleepy and fell asleep almost __________.
instantly
obnoxiously
passionately
energetically
absurdly
instantly
If the dog was very sleepy it makes sense that it would fall asleep immediately, without delay, right away. So, the correct answer is "instantly" which means happening in an instant, happening in very little time. Additionally, "energetically" means done with energy and "passionately" means done with passion; "absurdly" means done in an absurd or ridiculous manner; "obnoxiously" means done in a rude way.
Example Question #762 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She is very __________ and her friends know they can always rely on her help.
dependable
grumpy
agile
irresponsible
passive
dependable
If the subject's friends know that they can always rely on her help than the girl must be reliable, trustworthy. The correct answer is therefore "dependable" which means able to be relied upon, trustworthy and responsible. Additionally, "passive" means not aggressive, calm and submissive, allowing others to be in charge; "grumpy" means bad-tempered, moody and upset; "irresponsible" means not responsible, it is an antonym of "dependable"; "agile" means flexible and having good speed and balance.
Example Question #763 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The high school football players felt __________ before the biggest game of their season.
detached
jittery
forlorn
apathetic
ancient
jittery
As it is the biggest game of the team's season it makes sense that the players would feel nervous or "jittery." "Jittery" means full of nerves, anxious, unable to relax. Additionally, "apathetic" means not caring; "forlorn" means sad and hopeless; "ancient" means very old; "detached" means aloof or separate, not connected to.
Example Question #764 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His __________ remarks greatly offended the audience.
impressive
inflammatory
immense
resourceful
reliable
inflammatory
If the audience found the "remarks" (comments) of the speaker offensive than it makes sense that those comments must have been meant to cause offense, intended to make people angry. The correct answer then is "inflammatory." Additionally, "immense" means large, gigantic; "impressive" means causing admiration; "reliable" means able to be relied upon, responsible and dependable; "resourceful" means capable of dealing with different types of problems.
Example Question #765 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The tourists were disgusted by the __________ animal.
delicious
compassionate
timeless
beautiful
hideous
hideous
If the tourists were disgusted by the animal than it must have been ugly, gross, and disgusting. The correct answer is therefore "hideous." Additionally, "timeless" means eternal, lasting forever; "beautiful" means very attractive, very pretty; "delicious" means tasty; "compassionate" means kind and generous.
Example Question #762 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
The food is __________ and I cannot eat it.
magnificent
vile
bewildering
superb
delicious
vile
If the speaker cannot eat the food it makes sense that the food is gross, disgusting, unpleasant. So, the correct answer is "vile." Additionally, "superb" and "magnificent" both mean excellent, fantastic; "delicious" means tasty; "bewildering" means confusing.
Example Question #766 : Sentence Completions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
I did not understand what he was saying and gave him a __________ look.
comprehending
quizzical
favorable
essential
comprehensive
quizzical
If the speaker did not understand the subject it would make sense for the speaker to give him a confused, questioning look. So, the correct answer is "quizzical." "Quizzical" means (of an expression) showing confusion or amusement. Additionally, "essential" means necessary, basic, needed; "comprehending" means understanding; "comprehensive" means including all possible options; "favorable" means offering some advantage.
Example Question #764 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
The campers used some wood to make a __________ shelter and then took it down the next morning.
permanent
enduring
makeshift
perpetual
eternal
makeshift
As the campers took down their shelter the next morning it could best be described as temporary or "makeshift." All the other answer choices are antonyms of "makeshift," they all mean lasting forever, permanent.
Example Question #765 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
After years of practice she finally became __________ in Spanish.
quirky
fluent
fearful
parched
filthy
fluent
You are told that the subject has been practicing Spanish for years so it would make sense for her to be able to speak the language very well. Someone who can speak a language clearly and accurately is said to be "fluent." Additionally, "filthy" means dirty; "parched" means thirsty; "fearful" means afraid; "quirky" means silly and weird.
Example Question #767 : Sentence Completions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Thankfully, his __________ plan was foiled.
virtuous
delightful
beneficial
diabolical
moral
diabolical
To begin with "foiled" means prevented from happening. So, if the speaker was "thankful" that the subject's plan was prevented from happening it makes sense that the plan must have been evil or wicked. So, the correct answer is "diabolical." All the other answer choices, although not quite synonyms, are all positive adjectives. For example, "virtuous" means good, righteous, moral; "beneficial" means helpful.