All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #771 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He __________ his statement to highlight a certain point.
adorned
accented
atoned
alluded
anchored
accented
Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must mean something like highlighted, added emphasis to. So, the correct answer is "accented." To "accent" means to say something in a different tone so as to make the point stand out. Additionally, "adorn" means decorate; "allude" means imply, insinuate, hint at; "anchor" means fix in place, keep something steady; "atone" means seek forgiveness for, make amends for.
Example Question #772 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He is in so much pain and it is impossible to __________ his suffering.
herd
ameliorate
carp
bluff
lure
ameliorate
If the subject is in a lot of pain it makes sense that it would be impossible to relieve, soothe, make better, calm his suffering. So, the correct answer is "ameliorate" which means relieve, lessen the intensity of. Additionally, "herd" means gather, or force, together; "carp" means complain at length about; "bluff" means tell a lie using false confidence; "lure" means attract, tempt.
Example Question #773 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He was able to __________ the process and finish the project two days early.
hypnotize
warble
rue
expedite
slander
expedite
As the man was able to get the project finished early it makes sense to say that he was able to "expedite" the process. To "expedite" means to do something to help the progress of something that makes it quicker, to accelerate the progress of something. Additionally, "rue" means regret; "warble" means sing; "hypnotize" means put to sleep; "slander" means speak out against in a way that is attacking and possibly untrue.
Example Question #774 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The ceremony was __________ by the antisocial behavior of some of the guests.
bustled
germinated
impaled
amassed
marred
marred
The antisocial behavior of some guests would be likely to spoil, ruin a ceremony, so the correct answer is "marred." Additionally, "impaled" means stabbed; to "bustle" means to move about in a hurried but organized fashion; "amass" means gather, collect; "germinate" means plant and grow.
Example Question #775 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He used an eraser to __________ the words he had written.
defray
abdicate
masticate
efface
commandeer
efface
As an eraser is being used to do something you can reasonably infer that the correct answer is a verb that means to erase. The correct answer is therefore "efface." Additionally, "abdicate" means renounce control, give up power; "masticate" means chew; "defray" means pay for; "commandeer" means take control of (a vehicle).
Example Question #1001 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She needed time to forget the past and __________ her demons.
dwindle
exercise
exorcise
beguile
trudge
exorcise
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like to rid oneself of demons, to get rid of troubles and suffering. The correct answer is therefore "exorcise." Additionally, "beguile" means charm; "exercise" means work out, do something physical; "dwindle" means become smaller, reduce in amount; "trudge" means walk slowly and ponderously.
Example Question #1002 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He did not agree with her and found it hard to __________ her actions.
vex
facilitate
atrophy
quell
condone
condone
Seeing as the subject does not agree with her it makes sense that he would not give his support to her actions. The correct answer is therefore "condone," which means allow, give support to. Additionally, "facilitate" means help to get done; "atrophy" means weaken over time due to lack of use; "vex" means confuse and irritate; "quell" means stop, reduce in intensity.
Example Question #1003 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He wants to __________ his older sister, but his sister just wants him to be himself.
perturb
solicit
emulate
disentangle
mar
emulate
The subject's speaker wants him to be himself, so the verb used to describe what the subject wants to do must relate to not being oneself. The correct answer is therefore "emulate," which means to copy, to try and match the accomplishments of. Additionally, "solicit" means ask for, try to get, seek help or payment; "disentangle" means separate, make no longer tangled; "mar" means spoil, ruin; "perturb" means upset, disturb, worry.
Example Question #1004 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She did not dare __________ such offensive words in such delicate company.
maraud
utter
throttle
confine
refrain
utter
Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer must mean something like say, speak. So, the correct answer is "utter," which means to say aloud. Additionally, "throttle" means strangle, choke; "confine" means imprison, trap, force to stay in one place; "maraud" means roam aimlessly in search of violence and theft; "refrain" means keep oneself from doing.
Example Question #1005 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The judge needed more detail so she __________ her original story.
mutilated
surpassed
elaborated
interrogated
lingered
elaborated
Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer is a verb that means to add detail to a story. The correct answer is therefore "elaborated." To "elaborate" means to add detail to a story, to go into further detail. Something that is "elaborate" is detailed and complex. Additionally, "interrogate" means question a suspect; "surpass" means go beyond; "mutilate" means destroy the appearance of; "linger" means stay behind, wait around.
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