ISEE Lower Level Verbal : Verbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #161 : Verbs

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

Blood __________ from an open wound in the man's chest. 

Possible Answers:

nurtured

oozed

mingled

wept

hastened

Correct answer:

oozed

Explanation:

To solve this problem you are looking for a verb that describes how blood might come out of a body. The correct answer is "oozed." To "ooze" means (of a fluid) to slowly trickle out of something, to come out of something. Additionally, "wept" means cried about, sobbed; "nurtured" means cared for, raised (as in a child); "mingled" means mixed with; "hastened" means hurried

Example Question #162 : Verbs

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

He was __________ by security at the airport for leaving his bad unattended whilst he went to the bathroom. 

Possible Answers:

inspired

hoisted

detained

fostered

maimed

Correct answer:

detained

Explanation:

The subject of this sentence left his bag alone at the airport and then the airport security did something to him. Based on this information you can reasonably infer that the correct answer must mean something like held by the authorities. The correct answer is therefore "detained." "Detained" means held by the authorities against one's will, imprisoned, taken into custody. Additionally, to "maim" means to injure, to wound, to deform; "fostered" means encouraged, promoted, helped the development of; "hoisted" means lifted up above one's head; "inspired" means motivated, to have caused someone to want to do something

Example Question #163 : Verbs

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

The mechanic __________ the two materials back together.

Possible Answers:

halted

fused

accused

coddled

provoked

Correct answer:

fused

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means to mix two or more things together, to join two thing or more things together. The correct answer is therefore "fused." Additionally, to "coddle" means to treat like a baby, to treat in an overly protective manner; to "accuse" means to say someone did something wrong or committed a crime; to "halt" means to stop, to pause; to "provoke" means to cause an argument, to start a fight.

Example Question #164 : Verbs

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

After living in space for fifteen years, it was finally time for the astronaut to __________ home after the long trip.

Possible Answers:

rewind

return

recall

repeat

relocate

Correct answer:

return

Explanation:

This question is definitely trying to give you a number of wrong options to tempt you into choosing a word that basically sounds right. The astronaut is going to come back home. While this will require relocation, this is not the best option. Likewise, it is possible that his commanders are "recalling" him or her home; however, that is the commanders' action, not his or hers! The simple word "return" is actually the best. It just means "to come back." That is all that is implied by this sentence, so it is all that is needed!

Example Question #165 : Verbs

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

With so many choices to __________, the shopper wanted to take his time thinking about the various jars of jelly that he could buy.

Possible Answers:

discuss

reflect

judge

consider

demand

Correct answer:

consider

Explanation:

It seems that the shopper has many options for jelly. Therefore, he can think about them for some time. While this would require him to "reflect on" his options, the word "reflect" does not fit into the sentence grammatically. The best option is "consider," which means to think about so that a decision can be made. This is exactly what the shopper must do before buying any one jelly.

Example Question #166 : Verbs

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

The doctor __________ that the patient begin eating more vegetables in order to help fix her lack of vitamins.

Possible Answers:

shouted

suggested

inquired

forced

announced

Correct answer:

suggested

Explanation:

Likely, the doctor is making a recommendation to the patient. It really would be a bit of overkill to say that he or she announced it to the patient. Likewise, it is not a matter of the doctor inquiring for the patient to eat more vegetables. The word "inquire" can mean "ask," but it means this in the sense of "to look into." This is not correct. The doctor's recommendation could also be called a suggestion. Thus, "suggested" is the best option.

Example Question #167 : Verbs

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

The fruit was rotten so I had to __________ it. 

Possible Answers:

announce 

discard 

annihilate 

haul 

ponder 

Correct answer:

discard 

Explanation:

If food was "rotten" (spoiled, no longer edible) then it makes sense that the speaker would have to throw it away. The correct answer then is "discard" which means throw away, get rid of. Additionally, "haul" means carry or transport over long distances; "announce" means say publicly; "annihilate" means completely destroy; "ponder" means think about

Example Question #168 : Verbs

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

The man is working hard to __________ the problem. 

Possible Answers:

locate 

exaggerate 

retort 

tremble 

astonish 

Correct answer:

locate 

Explanation:

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these words most likely represents something the man would do when faced with a problem. The correct answer then is "locate" which means find the exact location of. Additionally, "retort" means answer back, reply; "tremble" means shake (usually with fear); "exaggerate" means overstate, make more intense; "astonish" means shock, surprise, and inspire awe

Example Question #169 : Verbs

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

At the end of the evening the campfire was __________.

Possible Answers:

deluded

extinguished

imitated

revealed

lamented

Correct answer:

extinguished

Explanation:

It makes sense that at the end of an evening a campfire would be put out. So, the correct answer is "extinguished." To "extinguish" means to put out a fire. Additionally, "imitated" means copied; "deluded" means fooled, tricked; "lamented" means mourned, expressed sorrow about; "revealed" means shown, taken out of hiding.

Example Question #170 : Verbs

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

The crabs __________ about quickly on the beach.

Possible Answers:

ambled

strolled

scurried

meandered

wandered

Correct answer:

scurried

Explanation:

You are told that the crabs are moving quickly so the only acceptable answer is the one that reflects this. The correct answer is therefore "scurried." To "scurry" means to move about in a quick and hurried manner. All the other words are loosely synonyms of one another, and they all mean to move slowly.

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