All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #551 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The band played __________, perfectly in sync with one another and producing a heavenly melody.
randomly
harmoniously
fervently
uniquely
joyfully
harmoniously
Given that the sentence states that the band played in perfect sync with one another, it is indicating that the musicians played in a manner such that their music was in cadence and agreement. "Harmonious" means to be in agreement, without clashing. It is therefore the correct answer.
Example Question #552 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Devon feels very __________ when he meditates; all his stress disappears.
introverted
hungry
philosophical
relaxed
tired
relaxed
Given that Devon's stress disappears when he meditates, the blank should contain a word that reflects an unstressed state of being. "Relaxed" is an excellent fit because it implies the state of being stress-free.
Example Question #553 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Gina hates hiking with her backpack because of how __________ it is; she always has to take numerous breaks to rest while carrying her bag's extra weight.
negative
outdated
flighty
useless
burdensome
burdensome
In this sentence, the context clue is that Gina often has to rest "while carrying her bag's extra weight." The blank should be a word that somehow conveys the weight of the bag or how much more difficult it makes hiking. Something that is large and heavy is bound to be a nuisance or burden. Thus, "burdensome" is the best word that can be used to complete this sentence.
Example Question #554 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I have a little sister who I love very much; she is very ___________ to me.
content
unbearable
precious
terrifying
restless
precious
Something that you love very much that is very important to you can be called “precious” to you. So a little sister would be “precious” to her older brother. The word “content” means happy with things as they are; “terrifying” means very scary; “restless” means not able to be still or needing to be active; and the word “unbearable” means so horrible or sad that you cannot deal with it.
Example Question #694 : Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Sometimes I feel __________ because my parents won’t let me have something I want, but then I remember how lucky I am.
humble
overwhelmed
confident
deprived
intelligent
deprived
The word “deprived” means not given or not having things that you want or need, so you can see from the context that this is the correct word to describe a child who feels his or her parents are not letting him or her have things he or she wants. The words “modest” means not boastful about one’s accomplishments or success. Someone who is “confident” believes in him- or herself; and someone who is “intelligent” is smart.
Example Question #555 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
George Washington is a(n) __________ figure in American history for the role he played in establishing the future of the nation.
despicable
heroic
enslaved
content
sorrowful
heroic
Because the role that Washington played was positive (good) we know that the correct answer must be “heroic.” Someone who is “heroic” behaves like a hero. The word “sorrowful” means very sad; the word “despicable” means very evil or is used to describe someone who does bad things; “enslaved” means lacking freedom as a slave; and “content” means happy with things the way they are.
Example Question #556 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The wood was highly __________, so when they lit a match, it burst into flames almost immediately.
ignorant
lenient
flammable
remorseful
rugged
flammable
Something that easily catches fire is called “flammable.” To provide extra help, the word “remorseful” means feeling guilty for having done something bad; “ignorant” means not smart or not understanding things; and “lenient” means not strict and allowing things to happen that might be against the rules.
Example Question #557 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I have a __________ model of an airplane that I like to carry in my pocket; it is very small, but an exact replica of the plane my father flies.
miniature
grotesque
jubilant
gigantic
excited
miniature
The phrase "very small" tells us that the correct answer here must be “miniature.” The word “gigantic” means very big. “Gigantic” is an antonym of “miniature” because the two words have opposite meanings. The word “jubilant” means very happy; something that is “grotesque” is ugly and very unpleasant to look at.
Example Question #558 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
After spending so much time away from my family, I was very __________ to get home.
surprised
resolute
keen
constrained
empty
keen
Because the speaker spent so much time away from his family, we can assume he was happy or excited to see them. So, this leads us to the correct answer, which is “keen.” To be “keen” means very much wanting to do something. The word “resolute” means certain and sticking to what you believe.
Example Question #559 : Parts Of Speech In Word Based Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
It gets very cold in the winter in New England, and I refuse to go outside in such __________ conditions.
stifling
comforting
significant
frigid
hectic
frigid
From the context of the sentence, you know that the answer choice must mean something like very cold or wintry. This should lead you to the correct answer, which is “frigid.” The word “frigid” means very cold and the word “stifling” means very hot. Something that is “comforting” is something that makes you feel better; “significant” means important; and “hectic” means rushed, happening too quickly, and making you feel nervous.