All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #301 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She was left __________ by the death of her husband.
distraught
vigilant
lucid
obese
erratic
distraught
The lady received terrible news so it makes sense that she would become devastated, emotionally destroyed, deeply upset, or "distraught." Additionally, "obese" means overweight, very fat; "erratic" means unreliable, inconsistent; "lucid" means able to understand, alert; "vigilant" means watchful, observant.
Example Question #302 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The audience seems to enjoy listening to me speak, it is probably because I am so engaging and __________.
articulate
intrepid
perilous
aloof
antagonistic
articulate
The context of this sentence relates to someone who is enjoyable to listen to, so the correct answer is "articulate" which means well-spoken. Additionally, "perilous" means dangerous; "aloof" means distant, detached, remote, hard to reach emotionally; "intrepid" means adventurous; "antagonistic" means annoying, prone to starting conflict.
Example Question #303 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
__________ to my house is a bar that makes it hard for me to sleep on weekends.
Stationary
Elusive
Adjacent
Perpendicular
Salient
Adjacent
If noise from the bar makes it hard for the speaker to sleep than the bar must be next to or "adjacent" to the speaker's house. Additionally, "salient" means most important, relevant; "stationary" means not moving, fixed in place; "elusive" means hard to capture, hard to find; "perpendicular" means (of a line) at a right angle to another line, the opposite of parallel.
Example Question #304 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He stood in front of the class without his notes, completely unprepared for the moment, and felt very __________.
mutual
jocular
haggard
vain
sheepish
sheepish
Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must mean something like embarrassed, self-conscious, uncomfortable. So, the correct answer is "sheepish." Additionally, "haggard" means having the physical appearance of being exhausted or overworked; "jocular" means amusing, good-natured, cheerful; "vain" means self-obsessed, overly concerned with one's own appearance; "mutual" means shared.
Example Question #305 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ girl can easily touch her toes.
ultimate
rigid
awry
flexible
utter
flexible
The girl in question is being described as "flexible," bendy, or supple. Additionally, "rigid" means firm, sturdy, fixed; "awry" means out of place, amiss; "ultimate" means best, greatest; "utter" means totally, completely.
Example Question #306 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His judgment was __________ and the rest of the group did not always trust what he had to say.
predisposed
hospitable
winsome
erratic
eminent
erratic
The fact that the group " . . . did not always trust . . . " the man suggests that his judgment must be inconsistent, unreliable, or "erratic." Additionally, "eminent" means famous, well-regarded within a certain area; "predisposed" means already inclined towards liking, preferring because of a previous experience; "hospitable" means welcoming; "winsome" means attractive, charming.
Example Question #307 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His __________ appearance was not helped by another night of little sleep.
dashing
haggard
vain
handsome
perfunctory
haggard
The adjective "haggard" is used to describe someone who looks bad due to exhaustion or to being overworked. Additionally, "vain" means self-obsessed, overly concerned with how you look; "dashing" means attractive and charming; "handsome" means good-looking; "perfunctory" means quick and casual, hurried, (of a decision) based on little thought or reflection.
Example Question #308 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She was embarrassed by her husband's complete inability to be __________ at the party.
tactful
applicable
cantankerous
inept
abject
tactful
Which of these is an adjective that describes a trait that might embarrass someone if their partner did not possess? The correct answer is being "tactful." "Tactful" means polite, knowing what to say and what not to say. Additionally, "applicable" means relevant, able to be applied to this situation; "abject" means miserable and hopeless; "inept" means not skilled, incapable; "cantankerous" means bad-tempered, grumpy.
Example Question #309 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ pond gave off an unpleasant smell.
fruitful
stagnant
inclement
arcane
militant
stagnant
Which of these adjectives relates to a quality that might cause a body of water to smell bad? The correct answer is "stagnant." "Stagnant" typically means not growing, not moving, however when used to describe a body of water it means not flowing water, water that is stuck in one place and begins to smell. Additionally, "militant" means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence; "arcane" means (of knowledge) privileged and ancient; "inclement" means severe; "fruitful" means productive, causing a large quantity to be made.
Example Question #310 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I watch the news every evening so I can keep up with __________ events.
trivial
arduous
current
eternal
gleaming
current
The word "current" is used to describe things that are happening now, in the moment. Additionally, "trivial" means insignificant, not important; "arduous" means hard, difficult to accomplish, challenging; "gleaming" means shining; "eternal" means lasting forever.