ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions: Nouns
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Example Question #231 : Sentence Completions: Nouns
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In order to make an informed choice, it is best to gather as much __________ as possible to help guarantee that you have thought through all of the details of the situation.
friendship
media
data
scholarship
gossip
data
This sentence is very direct, and you should not overthink what is needed. In order to be well informed, you should gather as much information as is possible. Of course, information is not found among the options provided here. The closest word to this is "data." Technically "media" is pretty close to "data," but data can come in many forms. While "media" is a relatively flexible term, "data" is even more general, so it is the best option among those provided.
Example Question #232 : Sentence Completions: Nouns
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Whenever the senator arrived at the ball, he was surprised that he did not receive a(n) ______________ that befitted his dignity. Instead, he was merely allowed to enter alone without anyone to meet him at all.
legislation
reception
applauding
admiration
tribute
reception
Notice in the second half of the sentence that it is said that nobody met the senator upon his arrival. This indicates that he was not given any kind of reception. Although we often talk about "reception" with regard to things like telephone service and internet signal, this word can also mean the kind of taking in that happens when we greet someone—for instance, at a ball like the one described above. From what we can tell in this question, it does not seem that the senator was expecting any kind of praise or tribute. He was just surprised that nobody even noticed and greeted him.
Example Question #233 : Sentence Completions: Nouns
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Given that he always did so well in school, Peter created the __________ that he would always be a good student, so his parents really were not concerned with his progress in studies.
deception
circumstances
hoax
image
expectation
expectation
At the end of this sentence, it is said that Peter's parents just were not worried about his performance. They just expected him to do well—or at least it seems so. His excellent work has created a particular expectation on their part. We really can't say that it was a deception or an image. He had done well, and nothing in the sentence indicates that this would not continue. Thus, it is best for us just to say that he created a situation that led them to think he would always do so well. To do this is to create an "expectation."
Example Question #234 : Sentence Completions: Nouns
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Peter did not have a particular ___________ on the controversial topic but, instead, tried to remain independent from the various factions who were arguing.
attention
expertise
interest
delight
stance
stance
The main thing that we know about Peter is that he is described as being independent from the arguing parties. This hints that he does not have a particular opinion about the topic. Another word that is a fine synonym for "opinion" is "stance." Perhaps you have heard someone ask, "Where do you stand on this question?" This means, "What is your opinion?" A "stance" is such a "standing"—i.e. such a holding of an opinion.
Example Question #235 : Sentence Completions: Nouns
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her frustration quickly turned to ___________________, as the situation angered her greatly.
Playfulness
Confusion
Sadness
Rage
Fatigue
Rage
"Rage" is defined as violent, uncontrollable anger. The sentence mentions the girl's anger, and therefore "rage" is the correct answer choice.
Example Question #236 : Sentence Completions: Nouns
Fill in the blank:
For __________, he liked to play chess and draw in his free time.
employment
practice
necessity
recreation
chaos
recreation
We know that our subject plays chess and draws in his free time, so we should pick out an answer choice that describes the nature of these activities. Since "recreation" means "activity done for enjoyment when one is not working," "recreation" best fits the context of the sentence and is the correct answer.
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