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 #1251 : Synonyms

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

ABUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Overwhelming

Delicious

Plentiful

Amazing

Dramatic

Correct answer:

Plentiful

Explanation:

"Abundant" means plentiful, so "plentiful" is the correct answer. 

Example Question #1252 : Synonyms

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

SUFFICIENT

Possible Answers:

Wasteful

Enough

Tasty

Awful

Correct answer:

Enough

Explanation:

"Sufficient" is an adjective meaning adequate, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "sufficient" is "enough," an adjective meaning of a necessary or more than necessary amount. Considering the other answer choices, "wasteful" is an adjective meaning consuming uselessly, "tasty" is an adjective meaning delicious, and "awful' is an adjective meaning terrible.

Example Question #1253 : Synonyms

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

AMPLE

Possible Answers:

Limited

Extensive

Beautiful

Lacking

Correct answer:

Extensive

Explanation:

"Ample" is an adjective meaning plentiful and abundant, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "ample" is "extensive," an adjective meaning thorough or spanning over a large area. Considering the other answer choices, "limited" is an adjective meaning restricted, "lacking" is an adjective meaning being without, and "beautiful" is an adjective meaning very pretty, very attractive, or aesthetically pleasant.

Example Question #1254 : Synonyms

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

CLASSIC

Possible Answers:

Irritating

Unusual

Typical

Extraordinary

Correct answer:

Typical

Explanation:

"Classic" is an adjective meaning traditional or typical, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "classic" is "typical," an adjective meaning representative of a certain type. Considering the other answer choices, "unusual" is an antonym of "classic" and means abnormal or not typical, "irritating" means annoying, and "extraordinary" means beyond what is normal.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

BOUNTIFUL

Possible Answers:

Sufficient

Restricted

Abundant

Superb

Sparse

Correct answer:

Abundant

Explanation:

To be "bountiful" is to have plenty of something or have an "abundance" of it. "Restricted" is the antonym of abundance and indicates having a small amount. "Superb" means excellent in quality; "sufficient" means having enough; and "sparse" means having a small quantity.

Example Question #901 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

proficient

average

trained

printed

Correct answer:

average

Explanation:

The word "typical" generally means matching the general features of a given type (of thing). A "typical coffee mug" is your standard mug, having a roundish body and a handle. It "fits the mold," so to speak. Therefore, the word "typical" can also mean average or normal. A "typical mug" is likewise normal—as coffee mugs go at least. Therefore, the best answer is "average," which alone indicates such normalcy.

Example Question #902 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

CAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Homogenous 

Tenacious 

Commodious

Loquacious 

Antithesis 

Correct answer:

Commodious

Explanation:

“Capacious” means roomy, able to hold a large amount of something. This is most similar in meaning to “commodious,” which means roomy and spacious. To provide further help, “tenacious” means stubborn, resolute; “antithesis” means evidence against the argument; “loquacious” means talkative; “homogenous” means consisting of similar or identical, things

Example Question #903 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BIZARRE

Possible Answers:

Unworthy

Neutral

Unstable

Odd

Dignified

Correct answer:

Odd

Explanation:

"Bizarre" means strange, unusual, or odd.

Example Question #901 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUNDRY

Possible Answers:

Uniform

Unique

Obtuse

Stuffy

Diverse

Correct answer:

Diverse

Explanation:

“Sundry” is an adjective that means “of various kinds; several,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “of various kinds.” That means that “uniform” cannot be the correct answer, because “uniform” can mean “of a similar form to another,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “sundry.” “Diverse,” however, is an adjective that means “showing a lot of variety,” and because “diverse” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “sundry,” “diverse” is the correct answer.

Example Question #2381 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

UNCONVENTIONAL

Possible Answers:

impractical

subtle

complex

untraditional 

ancient

Correct answer:

untraditional 

Explanation:

Something that is "unconventional" is outside the norm and tradition. You can figure this out by considering the component parts of the word: "un-," a negative prefix, and "conventional," which means following typical norms and traditionalSomething that is "nontraditional" is different from traditional practices. Again, this word's prefix sheds light on its meaning: "non-," a negative prefix is attached to "traditional," making "nontraditional" mean the opposite of "traditional." Something different from common practice is outside the norm. Therefore, "nontraditional" is the best synonym for "unconventional."

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