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 #142 : Synonyms

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

REVERT

Possible Answers:

Deplete

Respond

Depose

Return

Reconsider

Correct answer:

Return

Explanation:

The prefix "re-" can mean back or again, and the "-vert" part of "revert" stems from a Latin root that means turn and is found in other English words like "invert," "convert," "divert," and "versus." So, it makes sense that "revert" means go back or return to something one did previously or a state one was in previously. As for the other answer choices, “respond” means answer back; "reconsider" means think about once again or go back on one's initial decision in favor of an option one didn't initially choose; “deplete” means reduce or minimize; and “depose” means get rid of a person in power against that person's will.

Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Prefixes

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

REPLICATE

Possible Answers:

Commune

Mingle

Clone

Fold

Force

Correct answer:

Clone

Explanation:

The word replicate has the prefix "re-," which is very useful for figuring out its meaning. This prefix often means again, as we use it in "repeat" and "recede." The portion "-plicate" actually means to fold. Thus, a replication is like a "re-folding" or a "folding back on oneself." Thus, a "replication" is a copy or a clone of something else.

Example Question #143 : Synonyms

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

INTERSPERSED

Possible Answers:

Tenacious

Planted

Regular

Mixed

Fixated

Correct answer:

Mixed

Explanation:

The prefix "inter-" should help you to figure out this word's meaning, even if you do not know it otherwise. This prefix means between. When you go to a theatre show, there is "intermission." This is the break that is between the main acts. This prefix should not be confused with "intra-," which means within. Now, "interspersed" means scattered between. When something is sparse, it is scattered. Thus, the "-spersed" portion of the word means scattered. When you intersperse something among other things, you mix it into them. Thus, the best option for this question is "mix."

Example Question #102 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

IMMORAL

Possible Answers:

Glorious

Correct

Wicked

Deliberate

Righteous

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Immoral" is made up of a root word, "moral," and a Latin prefix, "im." "Moral" means to act correctly based on concepts of right and wrong. The prefix "im" means not. Therefore, immoral means to act incorrectly. An example would be that it is immoral to steal.

Example Question #103 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that has the most similar meaning to the words in all capital letters.

UNYIELDING

Possible Answers:

Unregulated

Giving

Suspicious

Haughty

Inflexible

Correct answer:

Inflexible

Explanation:

The root word, "yield" means to surrender or give way. For instance, a yield sign on a road means that you must allow cars on the other road to have the right of way. The Latin prefix "un" means not. Therefore, "unyielding" means to NOT surrender. The answer, "inflexible" has another Latin prefix, "in," which means not. "Inflexible" means to NOT be flexible or to NOT give way.

Example Question #371 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

DISPEL

Possible Answers:

Eliminate

Censor

Insert

Establish

Embrace

Correct answer:

Eliminate

Explanation:

The Latin prefix dis- means apart or away; in this case, dispel means to take away. For example, to "dispel" a rumor is to get rid of it or squash it through some action of proof (against it). The words "embrace," "establish," and "insert" antonyms to "dispel." The word "censor" is the forceful blocking of another person's freedom of expression or action. It is a higher degree of intensity in relation to dispel. Therefore, the best option is "eliminate." 

Example Question #372 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

COLLISION

Possible Answers:

Disagreement

Replace

Crash

Success

Accord

Correct answer:

Crash

Explanation:

The Latin prefix col- means together, joint, as in "collaborate" which means to work together. So, a "collision" is a coming together, a crash, an accident. When two cars hit one another this is called a "collision." To provide additional help, "accord" means agreement, harmony

Example Question #373 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

VIVACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Homely

Lifeless

Nomadic

Homeless

Lively

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

The Latin prefix viv- means life, live, as in "revive" which means bring back to life. So, "vivacious" means full of life, spirited, lively. To provide further help, "lifeless" means not alive, not moving; "homely" means plain, unattractive; "homeless" means without a home; "nomadic" describes someone who moves constantly and does not live in any one place.

Example Question #107 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

CREDENCE

Possible Answers:

Hope

Faith

Suspicion

Communication

Industry

Correct answer:

Faith

Explanation:

The latin prefix cred- means believe, as in "incredible" which means not believable, too amazing to be accepted as true. So, "credence" means faith, belief, trust, confidence in something being true. Additionally, "suspicion" is a sneaking feeling that something is true; "industry" is work or business.

Example Question #374 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Opulent

Passive

Lofty

Penniless

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Aggressive

Explanation:

The Latin prefix bell- means war, as in "bellicose" which means warlike. So, "belligerent" means hostile, aggressive, desiring conflict. To provide further help, "lofty" means tall, imposing; "penniless" means very poor; "opulent" means luxurious; "passive" means not aggressive.

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