All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #771 : 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.
PERSONA
Character
Ghost
People
Life
Character
The word "persona" refers to a character. "Character" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "persona." Considering the other options, "people" does not work here because, although "persona" can refer to a person, it refers to just one person, while "people" refers to a group of persons. "Life" is unrelated to this word, and "ghost" refers to an animate spirit or soul of someone who is deceased.
Example Question #772 : 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.
REMNANT
Remedial
Extraterrestrial
Determination
Removal
Remains
Remains
A "remnant" is a part of something that is leftover after the larger or original part no longer exists. Therefore, "remains" is the correct answer.
Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOGIC
Toughness
Code
Math
Reason
Reason
The word "logic" means reason. "Reason" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "logic."
Example Question #188 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATASTROPHE
Demonstration
Disaster
Celebration
Surprise
Disaster
A "catastrophe" is a great disaster, and a "disaster" is a large, awful event, so "disaster" is the correct answer.
Example Question #773 : 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.
GENRE
Generic
Type
Culture
Idea
Belief
Type
"Genre" means category or type. Therefore, "type" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "genre."
Example Question #551 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FEUD
Fight
Consensus
Discussion
Examination
Process
Fight
A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."
Example Question #774 : 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.
PORTENT
Portal
Journey
Omen
Portable
Omen
A "portent" is a sign that something is about to happen. The best choice is "omen," as it shares the same definition as "portent." Considering the other choices, a "portal" is a passageway, "portable" means able to be carried, and "journey" means trip when used as a noun, or travel from one place to another when used as a verb.
Example Question #775 : 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.
QUERY
Protagonist
Perpetuity
Inquiry
Lantern
Climax
Inquiry
A "query" is a question or inquiry into some matter, so "inquiry" is the correct answer. A "protagonist" is the main character in a novel or story. The "climax" is the peak or most important point of something. "Perpetuity" means something that lasts forever or the quality of continuing either for a limitless amount of time or for a very long time. A "lantern" is a portable lamp.
Example Question #776 : 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.
ODYSSEY
Reservoir
Umpire
Journey
Omission
Pinnacle
Journey
An "odyssey" is a long adventure or journey, so "journey" is the correct answer. "Omission" means a failure to include something. "Reservoir" means a large body of water used as a source for drinking water. "Pinnacle" means the highest point or peak of something. An "umpire" is a person who judges a certain sporting event.
Example Question #777 : 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.
AFFINITY
Blemish
Reservation
Friendship
Preference
Preference
"Affinity" means a natural attraction to something. The best choice is "preference," which means fondness, predilection, or inclination. So, if you have an affinity for ice cream, you also have a preference for ice cream. Considering the other choices, "friendship" means a friendly relationship with another, "reservation" means hesitance, and "blemish" means a mark that destroys the perfection of something.
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