ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions
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Example Question #251 : Sentence Completions
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Daniel could always depend on his confidant Jose in tough personal and professional situations, who __________ and steadfastly remained by his side.
unreliably
resolutely
variably
sporadically
intermittently
resolutely
The most appropriate answer is "resolutely," which means purposefully, unwaveringly or determinedly. "Intermittently," "sporadically," "variably" and "unreliably" all refer to events that happen at some less-than-dependable or regular interval, meaning that they would not describe Jose, who "steadfastly remained by [Daniel's] side" as his friend.
Example Question #252 : Sentence Completions
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The nebulous goo they found at the end of the tunnel had a __________ smell and reeked of the nearby sewers.
stark
putrid
familiar
fragrant
pleasurable
putrid
"Putrid," which means decaying or disgusting, fits most appropriately in this context, given the context clue about the goo "reek[ing] of the nearby sewers." "Fragrant" and "pleasurable" both have positive connotations in reference to the smell and are hence inappopriate choices, while "stark" means clear or unadorned, and "familiar" means well-known.
Example Question #253 : Sentence Completions
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Claire felt out of place in the __________ store that catered only to people who loved board games.
eccentric
accessible
esoteric
opulent
esoteric
"Esoteric" means understood by or meant for a small or select group of people. A store containing only board games would seem esoteric to someone with no knowledge or interest in said games. "Opulent" means richly decorated, "eccentric" means strange, and "accessible" means available.
Example Question #254 : Sentence Completions
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
__________ to mood swings, Henry could not hold a stable job.
porous
prone
dormant
used
mentor
prone
Mood swings would most likely cause Henry to have difficulty with a job, so the best choice is "prone," which means likely to be or act in a certain way, and makes the most sense in this context. None of the other answer choices make sense in this context: whether or not Henry is "used to" mood swings shouldn't affect his ability to "hold a stable job"; "mentor" means advisor, "porous" means containing tiny holes; and "dormant" means in an extended inactive state.
Example Question #255 : Sentence Completions
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The public speech tested his __________ skills and his ability to remain calm in front of a large audience.
candid
unbelievable
inborn
oratory
auditory
oratory
The person who is the subject of the sentence gave a public speech. Delivering a speech to others would test one's "oratory" skills, or speaking skills.
Example Question #256 : Sentence Completions
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The __________ clouds indicated that a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town.
opaque
neutral
sinister
wispy
benevolent
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 #257 : Sentence Completions
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.
muted
transparent
sacred
picturesque
pungent
picturesque
Since the sunset was "beautiful," the sunset might be described as being "picturesque," which means beautiful, attractive, or scenic.
Example Question #258 : Sentence Completions
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.
artificial
native
original
sundry
multifaceted
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 #259 : Sentence Completions
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.
enjoyable
decipherable
finite
obligatory
continuous
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 #260 : Sentence Completions
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.
carefree
ambitious
lethargic
grandiose
jovial
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.
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