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 #711 : 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.

SYSTEM

Possible Answers:

Method

Work

Unit

Disorganization

Correct answer:

Method

Explanation:

A "system" is a set of formulas and procedures, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "system" is "method," a noun meaning procedure or techniques. Considering the other choices, "disorganization" is a noun and the antonym of "system"; it means a lack of organization. "Unit" is a noun meaning a single thing or person or a quantity by which something is measured, and "work" is noun meaning productive activity.

Example Question #712 : 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.

WEALTH

Possible Answers:

Lack

Need

Portion

Abundance

Correct answer:

Abundance

Explanation:

"Wealth" is a noun that means a large amount of money, or when referring to other things, plenty. That means that the answer choice closest in meaning to "wealth" is "abundance," which is a noun meaning a large quantity of something. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "wealth": a "need" is a necessity, a "lack" is the absence of something; and a "portion" is a piece of a greater whole.

Example Question #713 : 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.

FLAIR

Possible Answers:

Gruffness

Style

Inventiveness

Neatness

Outspokenness

Correct answer:

Style

Explanation:

To have "flair" is to be suave and to have "style." The other incorrect answer choices mean the following: "outspokenness" is to be outgoing; "inventiveness" is creativity; and "gruffness" is having a harsh exterior.

Example Question #714 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

OMISSION

Possible Answers:

Omniscient

Revival

Removal

Departure

Retention

Correct answer:

Removal

Explanation:

An "omission" is a removal of something; for instance, omitting text from a paper means taking out those words. That means that "removal" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "omission": "omniscient" means all-knowing; "revival" means the act of coming back to conscious life or a comeback in popularity; and "retention" means the act of keeping something in a given place.

Example Question #715 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

MORALE

Possible Answers:

Fortification

Approval

Intuition

Esteem

Support

Correct answer:

Esteem

Explanation:

"Morale" means self-confidence or self-esteem, so "confidence" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "morale": "fortification" means a structure like a wall or building built for defensive purposes; "intuition" means an internal sense of something that one has without being informed about it; "approval" means acceptance or endorsement, and "support," when used as a noun, means publicly conveyed approval or something that is integral to the stability of something else.

Example Question #716 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

ANALOGY

Possible Answers:

similarity

replacement

equivalence

distortion

Correct answer:

similarity

Explanation:

An "analogy" can be a type of comparison drawn between two different things, often expressed in a proportion. For instance: "As the eye sees so does the ear hear." These are based upon a certain similarity. For example, the eye and the ear each have their own ways of sensing things—or at least that is implied in the analogy. Therefore, we can also speak of an "analogy" as being a type of similarity. For instance, you could say, "They eye has a certain analogy to the ear, in that they both are used in sensing." (Of course, there are more poetic uses of analogy than this.) The best option is "similarity." Do not be fooled into thinking "equivalence" is correct, for an analogy is precisely something that is not strictly equivalent.

Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALLOY

Possible Answers:

Homonym

Hybrid

Antonym 

Angle 

Aerial 

Correct answer:

Hybrid

Explanation:

An “alloy” is a mixture of metals and as such, it is closest in meaning to “hybrid,” which means mixture of two or more components. To provide further help, “aerial” means mid-air, in the air; a “homonym” is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning; an “antonym” is a word that means the opposite of another word

Example Question #717 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

ANNUITY

Possible Answers:

Tariff 

Income 

Pension 

Tax

Expenditure 

Correct answer:

Pension 

Explanation:

The prefix "ann-" means yearly and an “annuity” is a sum of money given out annually. It is most similar to “pension,” which means money saved for or paid during retirement on a fixed, usually yearly basis. To provide further help, “tax” is money people pay to the government so that it can function; a “tariff” is money charged by the government to ship goods into or out of the country; “expenditure” is money spent; "income” is money earned

Example Question #494 : Synonyms

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

ACCORD

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Victory

Happiness

Esteem

Reverence

Correct answer:

Agreement

Explanation:

If you are in "accord" with someone or something, it means you are in agreement with that person or thing.

Example Question #718 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

ACCENT

Possible Answers:

Highlight 

Dangle

Refute

Niche

Mentor 

Correct answer:

Highlight 

Explanation:

An “accent” is a type of speaking distinct to a regional group of people or a mark placed over a vowel to indicate emphasis. However, when used as a verb, “accent” means emphasize the importance of something, so "highlight" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "accent": a "mentor" is an advisor; a "niche" is a suitable role; "refute" means to prove that an argument or point is incorrect; and "dangle" means swing or be suspended in midair.

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