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 #431 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FATAL

Possible Answers:

Robust

Lethal 

Unruly

Feeble

Dominant 

Correct answer:

Lethal 

Explanation:

“Fatal” means deadly or lethal. To provide further help, “unruly” means not obedient, naughty; “dominant” means in charge, in control; “feeble” means weak and pathetic; “robust” means strong and sturdy. Someone who is “feeble” is opposite to someone who is “robust,” so the two words are antonyms.

Example Question #983 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Thrifty

Contagious

Authentic

Generous

Stalwart

Correct answer:

Authentic

Explanation:

"Genuine" means real or authentic, so "authentic" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "genuine": "generous" means willing to give time or money to another person or cause; "thrifty" means frugal or spending carefully; "contagious" means capable of being spread easily and is used to describe diseases; and "stalwart" means reliable and loyal.

Example Question #2473 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Which word in closest in meaning to FRAUDULENT?

Possible Answers:

Counterfeit

Transitory

Tacit

Gullible

Tasteful

Correct answer:

Counterfeit

Explanation:

"Frauduent" means fake or deceptive, which is closest to "counterfeit."

Example Question #984 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRAUDULENT

Possible Answers:

Garrulous 

Wanton 

Genuine 

Fake 

Reserved 

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

A “fraud” is a phony, so it stands to reason that something or someone who is “fraudulent” is fake. To provide further help, “garrulous” means talkative; “genuine” means real, authentic and is an antonym of “fraudulent”; “reserved,” when used to describe a person, means shy; “wanton” means random and senseless

Example Question #985 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TENTATIVE

Possible Answers:

Confused

Weak

Uncertain

Fearful 

Frustrated

Correct answer:

Uncertain

Explanation:

"Tentative" means unsure or uncertain. For example, one might write, "Gina had tentative plans to visit her mother that evening, as she was still waiting to hear whether her mother wanted to spend time with her." So, "uncertain" is the correct answer.

Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEMONSTRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Achievable 

Showy

Lacking

Explanatory

Correct answer:

Explanatory

Explanation:

The word "demonstrative" refers to something that is meant to explain some information. The best choice is "explanatory" because it shares the same definition as "demonstrative." Considering the other choices, "achievable" means able to be attained, "lacking" means not having, and "showy" means making a great display. 

Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIDACTIC

Possible Answers:

Dynamic 

Candid

Mysterious

Interesting 

Instructive

Correct answer:

Instructive

Explanation:

"Didactic" means serving to instruct or teach, so "instructive," which means serving to instruct, is therefore closest in meaning. 

Something that is didactic may be "interesting," but this is possibly a characteristic of something that is didactic, rather than a definition. Therefore, "interesting" cannot be the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dynamic" means active or  changing and "candid" means honest.

Example Question #2478 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

DEMONSTRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Illegal

Evil

Open

Layered

Correct answer:

Open

Explanation:

The word "demonstrative" means serving the purpose of showing and explaining. The best choice is "show" as it is a part of the definition of "demonstrative."

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

INANE

Possible Answers:

Eminent

Smooth

Absurd

Wordy

Correct answer:

Absurd

Explanation:

The word "inane" means having no sense. So, "absurd," which means completely senseless, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "eminent" means distinguished in rank, "smooth" means even on the surface, and "wordy" means talkative.

Example Question #993 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ACUTE

Possible Answers:

Translucent 

Opaque 

Obtuse 

Transparent 

Sharp 

Correct answer:

Sharp 

Explanation:

“Acute” can be used to describe a person in which case it refers to someone who is sharp-minded or quick-witted, or it can be used to describe an angle in a triangle, in which case it means measuring less than ninety degrees. When an angle is exactly ninety degrees we call it a “right” angle; when it is greater than ninety degrees we call it an “obtuse” angle. Just like how either a person or an angle can be “acute,” so too can a person or an angle be “obtuse." When a person is “obtuse,” we say they are dull-minded or slow-witted, or in other words, not easily understanding things that most other people understand. To provide further help, “transparent” means able to been seen through, “translucent” means partially able to be seen through, and “opaque” means unable to be seen through. The three words are used to describe how light passes through objects. A window is “transparent,” the ocean is “translucent,” and a brick wall is “opaque.”

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