All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #471 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His __________ commitment was tested many times, but never wavered.
senile
bashful
unflinching
abject
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 #472 : Sentence Completions
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
morosely
ambivalently
fervently
flamboyantly
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 #473 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ machine lasted twice as long as expected.
palatable
voluminous
durable
inclement
stagnant
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 #474 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His speech was __________ so his wife had to translate.
unintelligble
meek
supple
obese
robust
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 #475 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her big red hat makes her __________ even in a large crowd.
unbridled
conspicuous
arcane
fruitful
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.
Example Question #476 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The press are trying to reach the __________ author, but he does not want to speak to anyone.
reclusive
lenient
hospitable
tenacious
inept
reclusive
If people are trying to reach the man, but he does not want to speak to anyone, he could reasonably be described as "reclusive," which means solitary, disliking the company of others. Additionally, "tenacious" means hard working, determined; "lenient" means not strict, tolerant; "hospitable" means welcoming; "inept" means not capable, not skilled at.
Example Question #477 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The heart is a(n) __________ part of the human body.
alien
lucrative
indispensable
inert
sacreligious
indispensable
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these words best describes the function or importance of the heart to the human body. The correct answer is "indispensable," which means vital, needed, a part that is needed to make the whole function. Additionally, "inert" means motionless; "lucrative" means profitable; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar; "sacreligious" means speaking out against God, offending religion.
Example Question #478 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ lake contains many mysteries.
current
stationary
opaque
elusive
trivial
opaque
Which of these answer choices might most likely make a lake seem mysterious? The correct answer is "opaque" which means not transparent, not allowing light to pass through. People would not be able to see below the surface of an "opaque" lake, possibly making it mysterious. Additionally, "stationary" means not moving, in one place; "trivial" means insignificant, unimportant; "elusive" means hard to capture; "current" means happening now, contemporary.
Example Question #479 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The part was not __________ with the whole and had to be sent back.
arduous
legendary
marred
chronic
compatible
compatible
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these adjectives describes why a part might be sent back. If the part did not fit with the whole then this would fit logically, so the correct answer is "incompatible." "Incompatible" means (of two things or people) completely opposed, unable to fit together. Additionally, "marred" means spoiled, ruined; "chronic" means (of pain) constant; "legendary" means treated as a legend, awe-inspiring; "arduous" means hard work, difficult to accomplish.
Example Question #480 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The highway was __________ and they were late for the airport.
bleak
congested
flamboyant
spasmodic
adjacent
congested
Being stuck in traffic would likely make one late for the airport, so to solve this problem you need to determine which of these words relates to being stuck in traffic. The correct answer is "congested," which means blocked up making it hard for things to move. Additionally, "bleak" means dull, dreary or hopeless; "adjacent" means next to; "spasmodic" means occurring intermittently, happening in brief and irregular moments; "flamboyant" means having a colorful and vibrant style.
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