ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1701 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The concept was __________ to her, but she soon became accustomed.

Possible Answers:

current

lucrative

alien

quaint

concise

Correct answer:

alien

Explanation:

If the subject had to become accustomed to an idea it must have previously been unfamiliar to her. The correct answer is therefore "alien" which means foreign, exotic, unfamiliar. Additionally, "current" means modern, contemporary, of the times; "lucrative" means profitable, producing wealth; "quaint" means cute and old-fashioned; "concise" means brief, to the point.

Example Question #1702 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

It may take years for the local environment to recover from the __________ destruction caused by local miners.

Possible Answers:

indispensable

unscathed

wanton

opaque

stagnant

Correct answer:

wanton

Explanation:

Based on the context you know you are looking for a word that relates to the reckless destruction of something. The correct answer is therefore "wanton" which means reckless, random, and cruel. Additionally, "opaque" means not transparent, not able to be seen through; "indispensable" means vital, needed, essential; "stagnant" means not moving, not growing; "unscathed" means unhurt, not wounded by.

Example Question #243 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The president appeared on the news to try and debunk the __________ story about his private life.

Possible Answers:

apocryphal

antediluvian

utter

arcane

inclement

Correct answer:

apocryphal

Explanation:

To begin with "debunk" means disprove, prove as false. So, if the politician wanted to prove a story false it must, logically, have been "apocryphal" or most likely false, not genuine, of unlikely authenticity. Additionally, "antediluvian" means from an older time; "arcane" means (of knowledge) ancient and privileged; "inclement" means severe, intense; "utter" means completely, totally.

Example Question #244 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

He is completely __________ and I cannot ever get him to change his mind.

Possible Answers:

circumspect

poised

intractable

haggard

obese

Correct answer:

intractable

Explanation:

If the speaker cannot get the subject to change his mind then he could be described as stubborn, obstinate, or "intractable." Additionally, "circumspect" means thoughtful; "obese" means overweight, very fat; "poised" means calm and under control in a stressful situation; "haggard" means overworked, exhausted, having a poor appearance due to being overworked.

Example Question #245 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

He sat at the window for hours keeping a __________ watch on the streets outside his house.

Possible Answers:

rakish

vigilant

sage

lucid

tactful

Correct answer:

vigilant

Explanation:

The man stayed in one place watching what was happening for hours. This is a rather extreme action that could best be described as "vigilant." "Vigilant" means watchful, extremely attentive. Additionally, "tactful" means polite, knowing what not to say; "sage" means wise; "rakish" means charming, dashing; "lucid" means able to understand, able to know what is going on.

Example Question #246 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

His __________ commitment was tested many times, but never wavered.

Possible Answers:

abject

unflinching

bashful

senile

fickle

Correct answer:

unflinching

Explanation:

The subject's commitment never wavered so it could best be described as "unflinching" which means steadfast, dogged, not changing, steady. Additionally, "senile" means sick and weak with age; "abject" means miserable, hopeless; "bashful" means shy, reserved, easily embarrassed; "fickle" means inconsistent, changeable.

Example Question #241 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

She is __________ opposed to any changes to the tax code and will not stop talking about it.

Possible Answers:

eminently

flamboyantly

ambivalently

fervently

morosely

Correct answer:

fervently

Explanation:

If the subject will not stop talking about the thing she is opposed to, it makes sense to call her opposition "fervent" which means overly passionate. Additionally, "morose" means sad and hopeless; "ambivalent" means not caring one way or the other; "eminent" means famous or well-regarded within a certain field; "flamboyant" means having a colorful or vibrant syle.

Example Question #242 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ machine lasted twice as long as expected.

Possible Answers:

palatable

voluminous

stagnant

inclement

durable

Correct answer:

durable

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an adjective that means long-lasting, so the correct answer is "durable." Something that is "durable" lasts a long time, does not break easily, is stable and reliable. Additionally, "stagnant" means not moving, not growing; "palatable" means tasty, edible; "voluminous" means large, vast, filling a large area; "inclement" means stormy, severe, bad.

Example Question #249 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

His speech was __________ so his wife had to translate.

Possible Answers:

supple

robust

unintelligble

meek

obese

Correct answer:

unintelligble

Explanation:

If the man's wife needed to translate for him it makes sense that his speech was unable to be understood. So, the correct answer is "unintelligible." Additionally, "supple" means soft and bendy, flexible; "meek" means shy and reserved; "robust" means healthy and strong; "obese" means overweight, fat.

Example Question #250 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

Her big red hat makes her __________ even in a large crowd.

Possible Answers:

fruitful

unbridled

arcane

conspicuous

adequate 

Correct answer:

conspicuous

Explanation:

A big red hat would be likely to make someone noticeable or "conspicuous." "Conspicuous" means easily noticed, standing out. Additionally, "fruitful" means productive; "arcane" means (of knowledge) ancient and specialized; "adequate" means good enough; "unbridled" means unrestrained, not held back.

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