ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HYPNOTIC

Possible Answers:

Strange

Distorted

Deceptive

Magical

Mesmerizing

Correct answer:

Mesmerizing

Explanation:

"Hypnotic" means to have the effect of fixating one's attention. "Mesmerizing" also means this, so "mesmerizing" is the correct answer.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Impassive

Comfortable

Uncomfortable

Likely

Unlikely

Correct answer:

Likely

Explanation:

Something that is "probable" is likely to happen, so "likely" is the correct answer. To help you, "impassive" means unemotional, unaffected, or blank.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MUNDANE

Possible Answers:

Ordinary

Damaged

Free

Unusual 

Material

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Mundane" means ordinary or uninteresting. Therefore, "ordinary" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mundane."

Example Question #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FORTUITOUS

Possible Answers:

Intentional

Coincidental

Lumbering

Fuzzy

Bland

Correct answer:

Coincidental

Explanation:

"Fortuitous" is an adjective that means "happening by accident or chance rather than design," so we need to pick out an answer choice that is an adjective that means something like "happening by accident." So, "intentional" cannot be the correct answer because "intentional" means "done on purpose; deliberate," making it an antonym of "fortuitous," not a synonym. "Coincidental," however, is an adjective that means "resulting from a coincidence; done or happening by chance," and because "coincidental" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "fortuitous," "coincidental" is the correct answer.

Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

NOXIOUS
Possible Answers:

Woeful

Legitimate

Injurious 
 
Aggravating 

Benign

Correct answer:
Injurious 
 
Explanation:
"Noxious" is an adjective that means poisonous. It has a negative connotation, so the answer must also be an adjective with a negative connotation. Considering the potential answer choices, "benign" (which means harmless) and "legitimate" (which means acceptable or lawful) do not have negative connotations, so neither of those words can be the correct answer. This leaves us to pick the correct answer from amongst "injurious," which means harmful, "aggravating," which means irritating or annoying, and "woeful," which means miserable. "Injurious" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "noxious," so "injurious" is the correct answer.

Example Question #286 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

LUCRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Occupational

Profitable

Radical

Expensive

Understanding

Correct answer:

Profitable

Explanation:

"Lucrative" is defined as moneymaking. This is simliar to "profitable."

Example Question #283 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MONETARY

Possible Answers:

Conservative

Wealthy

Expensive

Materialistic

Financial 

Correct answer:

Financial 

Explanation:

"Monetary" means relating to money, or financial, so "financial" is the synonym.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

APT

Possible Answers:

Application

Inappropriate

Appropriate

Fit

Correct answer:

Appropriate

Explanation:

The word "apt" means appropriate or very intelligent. The best choice is "appropriate," as it is a part of the definition of the word "apt." Considering the other options, an "application" is a request, "inappropriate" means not suitable, and "fit" means in good physical condition.

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

APPROPRIATE

Possible Answers:

Severe 

Casual

Mediocre 

Suitable

Intense 

Correct answer:

Suitable

Explanation:

"Appropriate" means fitting, right, or suitable. To help you, "severe" and "intense" are synonyms of one another; they both describe something that is extreme. Also, "mediocre" means average when better-than-average was expected.

Example Question #284 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of "futile" is __________.

Possible Answers:

provoked

effortless

ineffective

audible

probable

Correct answer:

ineffective

Explanation:

"Futile" is an adjective meaning "incapable of producing any useful result" or "pointless." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that is an adjective and means something like "pointless." While both "pointless" and "effortless" end with the suffix "-less," "effortless" means "requiring no physical or mental exertion" or "achieved with admirable ease," so it cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "pointless." "Ineffective," however, means "not effective," as you might be able to guess from the combination of the negative prefix "in-" and the word "effective." Since "ineffective" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "futile," "ineffective" is the correct answer.

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