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 #351 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COPIOUS

Possible Answers:

generous

careful

incredible

distasteful

excessive

Correct answer:

excessive

Explanation:

"Copious" means to be excessive or overflowing. "Excessive" means existing in a quantity totaling much more than is needed. Therefore, "excessive" is the best synonym of "copious." A tempting wrong answer choice is "generous" because people who have copious amounts of something may tend to be generous with sharing that thing. However, "generous" is not a synonym of "copious."

Example Question #905 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NUMEROUS

Possible Answers:

Copious

Serious

Numbered

Mathematical

Quantitative

Correct answer:

Copious

Explanation:

"Numerous" means existing in a great quantity, so "copious," which means existing in a large amount, is the correct answer.

Example Question #906 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FINITE

Possible Answers:

Illicit

Pertinent

Fixed

Livid

Humane

Correct answer:

Fixed

Explanation:

"Finite" means limited or fixed in terms of quantity, so "fixed" is the correct answer. "Pertinent" means relevant or appropriate for a specific matter. "Humane" means compassionate, sympathetic, or showing feelings and emotion. "Illicit" means unlawful or illegal. "Livid" means very angry.

Example Question #907 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MYRIAD

Possible Answers:

Shiny

Bias

Median

Countless

Correct answer:

Countless

Explanation:

The word "myriad" means great in number. The best choice is "countless" because it means too great in number to count or very great in number. Considering the other choices, "shiny" means reflecting a lot of light, "bias" means preference, and "median" means the middle. 

Example Question #907 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REDUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Rhetorical

Accepting

Repetitive

Daring

Exclusive

Correct answer:

Repetitive

Explanation:

Things that are "redundant" are characterized by unnecessary repetition, so "repetitive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "redundant" and the correct answer. 

Example Question #351 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

REPLETE

Possible Answers:

Reject

Full

Reduce

Polite

Correct answer:

Full

Explanation:

The word "replete" means abundant or full. The best choice is "full" because it is a part of the definition of "replete." 

Example Question #352 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROLIFIC

Possible Answers:

Broken

Small

Rich

Scripted

Correct answer:

Rich

Explanation:

The word "prolific" means incredibly productive or existing in large quantities. The best choice is "copious" because "copious" also means existing in large quantities. Considering the other choices, "scripted" means planned, "small" means not great in size, and "broken" means reduced to fragments or not able to function as normal.

Example Question #351 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUPERFLUOUS

Possible Answers:

Description 

Redundant

Significant

Impediment

Loose 

Correct answer:

Redundant

Explanation:

Something that is “superfluous” is redundant or not needed. To provide further help, “significant” means important; an “impediment” is an obstacle; “loose” means movable, not tight; a “description” is an account or an explanation of something.

Example Question #1271 : Synonyms

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

EGREGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Appalling

Lofty

Desirable

Limber

Considerable

Correct answer:

Appalling

Explanation:

“Egregious” means dreadful, terrible, or "appalling." As for the other answer choices, “desirable” means desired or wanted; “lofty” means proud, tall, or high-minded; "considerable" means notable or significant; and "limber" means nimble and flexible.

Example Question #911 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SCARCE

Possible Answers:

Abysmal

Wistful

Rare

Fertile

Disingenuous

Correct answer:

Rare

Explanation:

“Scarce” means hard to find due to being available in small quantities or amounts, so "rare" is the best answer choice. “Fertile” means able to produce life; “wistful” means sadly nostalgic or sadly longing; “disingenuous” means insincere or dishonest; and “abysmal” means absolutely terrible in quality.

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