ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions: Parts of Speech
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Example Question #31 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The __________ clouds indicated that a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town.
wispy
benevolent
opaque
neutral
sinister
sinister
The clue here in the sentence's context is that "a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town," and therefore the clouds must be "sinister," or menacing.
Example Question #32 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The __________ sunset filled the sky with vibrant colors and was beautiful to observe.
transparent
pungent
sacred
muted
picturesque
picturesque
Since the sunset was "beautiful," the sunset might be described as being "picturesque," which means beautiful, attractive, or scenic.
Example Question #33 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The __________ preservatives that are found in certain foods are known to be potentially dangerous due to the fact that they are foreign substances not found in nature.
multifaceted
artificial
sundry
native
original
artificial
Since the sentence talks about "foreign substances not found in nature," the best answer choice is "artificial," since it means man-made or not naturally occurring and is an opposite of "natural."
Example Question #34 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The assignment was not __________ and students could choose whether or not to complete it.
continuous
finite
obligatory
enjoyable
decipherable
obligatory
The best answer choice here is one that takes into account that the assignment was not necessary if "students could choose whether or not to complete it." Therefore, "obligatory" is the best answer choice since the word "not" precedes the empty blank in the sentence, and "obligatory" means necessary.
Example Question #35 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Her __________ nature caused her to diligently work on her schoolwork and stay focused on her dream of going to medical school.
jovial
ambitious
lethargic
carefree
grandiose
ambitious
The clue in this question is the fact that the subject of the sentence diligently studied. Therefore, we can infer that she was "ambitious," which means driven to achieve challenging goals that one has set for oneself.
Example Question #36 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The statue was __________, so no matter how long the viewers admired it, it did not move.
limber
inept
shoddy
inert
jocular
inert
The key to this sentence is to note that "no matter how long the viewers admired [the statue], it did not move." So, the best answer choice for the blank is "inert," which means unmoving.
Example Question #37 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The child was __________ and the babysitter had a difficult time maintaining order when the child refused to listen to any directions she gave.
passive
intuitive
unruly
zany
robust
unruly
The child was hard to manage and would not listen to directions, and therfore the child was "unruly," or disobedient.
Example Question #38 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
It saddened the children a great deal to watch their grandmother grow old and __________; it is never easy when a loved one changes in ways that are hard to understand.
energetic
reliable
vigorous
senile
trustworthy
senile
The sentence tells you that the grandmother has gotten older and changed in some way that is not enjoyable for the children. "Vigorous" and "energetic" are both loosely synonyms of one another and mean full of life and energy. The answer we are looking for is opposite in meaning to this. It cannot be "reliable," which means dependable, as being dependable is a positive trait, so the answer must be “senile.” "Senility" is the weakening of physical and mental ability with age.
Example Question #39 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The smallest puppy somehow proved the most indomitable; sometimes the __________ of the litter is forced to adapt to survive and thrive.
mother
runt
partner
boss
giant
runt
The term given to the smallest animal or person in a group is the “runt.”
Example Question #40 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
She was __________ with the stranger in the coffee shop; he was handsome, smart and mysterious - what wasn't to love?
smitten
stifled
absolved
menaced
shunned
smitten
From the context of the sentence, you know that the blank term must refer to the love felt instantly by the girl for the handsome man. The answer choice that most closely resembles love is “smitten.” To help you, "menaced" means threatened, "stifled" means restricted or held back, "shunned" means banished or ignored, and "absolved" means freed from guilt. "Smitten" is a synonym of besotted and enamored, and means in love with or having a crush on.
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