All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
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.
current
lucrative
alien
quaint
concise
alien
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.
indispensable
unscathed
wanton
opaque
stagnant
wanton
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.
apocryphal
antediluvian
utter
arcane
inclement
apocryphal
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.
circumspect
poised
intractable
haggard
obese
intractable
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.
rakish
vigilant
sage
lucid
tactful
vigilant
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.
abject
unflinching
bashful
senile
fickle
unflinching
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.
eminently
flamboyantly
ambivalently
fervently
morosely
fervently
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.
palatable
voluminous
stagnant
inclement
durable
durable
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.
supple
robust
unintelligble
meek
obese
unintelligble
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.
fruitful
unbridled
arcane
conspicuous
adequate
conspicuous
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.