ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions: Parts of Speech

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Example Question #501 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

The __________ announced that a curfew would be put in place; coming into effect at midnight every Friday and Saturday. 

Possible Answers:

mentality 

bulletin 

reconnaissance

accolade 

atrophy 

Correct answer:

bulletin 

Explanation:

In this sentence you are looking for the answer that means public announcement, official statement. The correct answer is therefore "bulletin." To provide further help, "reconnaissance" means exploration, preliminary search of an area; "mentality" means state of mind, opinion, perspective; an "accolade" is an aware, a formal certificate of praise; "atrophy" means to weaken

Example Question #502 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

Snow in the summertime would be quite the __________.

Possible Answers:

anomaly 

authority 

boon

error 

industry 

Correct answer:

anomaly 

Explanation:

If it snowed in the summertime that would be extremely unusual so the correct answer must mean something like "irregularity" or "abnormality," something that reflects how odd and unusual this would be. The correct answer then is "anomaly." An "anomaly" is something that is unusual, a deviation from what is expected, a peculiarity. To provide further help, "boon" means gift or blessing; an "industry" is a business, an area of business; an "error" is a mistake; an "authority" is someone in charge

Example Question #503 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

The previously merciful judge sentenced the repeat offender to eighteen years in jail after his most recent string of __________ came to light.

Possible Answers:

lawyers 

reactionaries 

felonies 

guerillas 

heroics 

Correct answer:

felonies 

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence, which is discussing a man being sent to jail for committing crimes, it is clear that the correct answer must mean "crimes." The correct answer then is "felonies." To provide further help, "guerillas" are rebels, revolutionaries; "reactionaries" are people who violently oppose any changes to society; "heroics" are good-deeds, actions taken by heroes

Example Question #504 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

"We must record everything that happened here, so that it may be enjoyed by __________." 

Possible Answers:

comedians 

ancestors 

pedagogues 

orators 

posterity 

Correct answer:

posterity 

Explanation:

The speaker of this sentence is commenting on how it is very important to preserve the details of what is taking place so that it may be enjoyed by people in the future. Things preserved for future generations are "preserved for posterity." "Posterity" means future generations, descendents. To provide further help, "ancestors" are older generations, the people who came before; an "orator" is a speaker, someone who is skilled at public speaking; "pedagogue" means teacher

Example Question #505 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

He could not believe that his favorite show did not win an award; "this is a(n) __________," he announced to no one in particular.

Possible Answers:

accolade

deception

travesty

trajectory

truth

Correct answer:

travesty

Explanation:

The subject obviously feels it is ridiculous that his favorite show did not win an award. He would probably therefore describe it as a "farce" or a "mockery" something that provides a false representation of the truth in an absurd way. The correct answer then is "travesty." To provide further help, "trajectory" means path, expected path that something will take; "accolade" means award, reward; "deception" means trickery. Both "deception" and "accolade" could theoretically be correct answers, but neither is as strong as "travesty." Be sure to always pick the strongest possible answer choice.

Example Question #506 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

The couple complained to the hotel manager that their __________ were inadequate and they wanted a refund for the room.

Possible Answers:

repositories

observations

lodgings

committees

outliers

Correct answer:

lodgings

Explanation:

The couple in this sentence is complaining to the hotel manager about the quality of their room so the correct answer must mean something like accommodation, room in a hotel, place where you sleep or live. The answer then is "lodgings" because this has the same meaning. Your "lodgings" are where you sleep or where you live. To provide further help, an "outlier" is something unusual, something that sticks out as different in a set of data; a "committee" is a group of people responsible for deciding something or meeting about something; "observations" are things you notice; a "repository" is a place meant for storing things.

Example Question #507 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

The mountain climber narrowly avoided falling through a(n) __________ in the side of the mountain. 

Possible Answers:

tycoon 

onslaught 

crevice 

dialogue 

avalanche 

Correct answer:

crevice 

Explanation:

The correct answer to this problem must mean something that a person could fall through, like a hole, a crack, or a fissure. The correct answer is therefore "crevice," which means a narrow gap in something. Additionally, a "tycoon" is a very successful business man; a "dialogue" is a conversation between two or more people; an "avalanche" is a large amount of snow falling down the side of a mountain; an "onslaught" is a relentless attack

Example Question #508 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

Their __________ ended when the younger brother moved out.

Possible Answers:

rumination

inhibition

cohabitation

aspiration

allegation

Correct answer:

cohabitation

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the two brothers are no longer living together, so what has ended is their "cohabitation." "Cohabitation" means the state of living together. Additionally, "aspiration" is something that someone wants to accomplish, something to gain or achieve; an "inhibition" is a feeling that causes someone to behave in a reserved or unnatural manner; an "allegation" is a statement made accusing someone of doing something; "rumination" is a period of thinking.

Example Question #501 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

He is considered a(n) __________ so no-one will question his judgment.

Possible Answers:

braggart

subordinate

intermediate

novice

connoisseur

Correct answer:

connoisseur

Explanation:

You know that no one will question the subject's judgment so he must be known as an expert or a "connoisseur." A "connoisseur" is someone who knows a great deal about some particularly culture or food. Additionally, a "novice" is a beginner; an "intermediate" is someone in the middle of learning something, neither a novice nor an expert; a "braggart" is someone arrogant and boring who brags about themselves; a "subordinate" is someone under the control of someone else, an inferior.

Example Question #502 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

You have to work hard in order to achieve your __________.

Possible Answers:

aspirations

allegations

obligations

renumerations

shortcomings

Correct answer:

aspirations

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the noun you are looking for must describe things you work hard to achieve, things you desire, goals. The correct answer is therefore "aspirations." Additionally, "shortcomings" are limitations, things that prevent someone from achieving potential; "obligations" are responsibilities, things that have to be done; "allegations" are statements made accusing someone of a wrongdoing; "renumeration" is payment for work.

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