ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #756 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

They had to __________ the body to see how he died.

Possible Answers:

expire

respire

exhume

repose

aspire

Correct answer:

exhume

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the verb you are looking for relates to the retrieval of a dead body. The correct answer is therefore "exhume" which means to dig up a body. Additionally, "repose" means rest; "respire" means breathe; "aspire" means aim for; "expire" means die, run out, become no longer fresh.

Example Question #757 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

The designer advised against __________ on the details, but they were determined to do anything to cut costs.

Possible Answers:

evading

validating

dousing

delineating

skimping

Correct answer:

skimping

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the verb you are looking for must relate to cutting costs, avoiding expenses. So, the correct answer is "skimping." To "skimp" means to be stingy with money, to avoid spending money. Additionally, to" delineate" means to break down and list; to "douse" means to cover in water; "evade" means avoid, get out of the way of; to "validate" means to provide evidence or support for.

Example Question #758 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

The pizza __________ of dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and onions.

Possible Answers:

consults

reclines

innovate

violates

consists

Correct answer:

consists

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means something like made of, composed of. So, the correct answer is "consists." To "consist" of means to be made of. Additionally, to "violate" means to break or fail to listen to (the rules, someone's rights); "innovate" means come up with new solutions, invent; "recline" means lean back; "consult" means ask for advice.

Example Question #759 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

She turned down a job at the booming company and was left to __________ the decision when the person who accepted the job became extremely wealthy.

Possible Answers:

throttle

rue

vegetate

trickle

mar

Correct answer:

rue

Explanation:

The series of events described in this sentence would be likely to leave someone bitter and regretful, so the correct answer is "rue." To "rue" means to regret, to wish you had made a different decision. Additionally, "mar" means spoil, ruin; "throttle" means strangle; "vegetate" means to exist in a lazy condition; "trickle" means (of a liquid) flow slowly.

Example Question #760 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech

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

He wanted to be heard so he __________ at everyone.

Possible Answers:

abolished

wafted

scowled

confounded

bellowed

Correct answer:

bellowed

Explanation:

If the speaker wanted to be heard it makes sense that he would yell loudly at everyone. The correct answer is therefore "bellowed." Additionally, "scowled" means frowned angrily at; "wafted" means moved slowly through the air, carried by a gentle breeze; "confounded" means confused and surprised; "abolished" means got rid of.

Example Question #981 : Sentence Completions

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

The child attempted to __________ the pony, but ended up falling to the ground.

Possible Answers:

pilfer

dismount

infuse

dovetail

shun

Correct answer:

dismount

Explanation:

If the child ended up falling to the ground it makes sense that they were trying to either get on, ride, or get off the pony. The correct answer is therefore "dismount" which means get off of, get down from. Additionally, "dovetail" means fit together perfectly; "pilfer" means steal from, plunder; "shun" means ignore, banish; "infuse" means fill with, put into.

Example Question #982 : Sentence Completions

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

The king's brother attempted to __________ his throne whilst the king was away at war.

Possible Answers:

vex

masticate

goad

usurp

succor

Correct answer:

usurp

Explanation:

To solve this problem you need to determine which of these is an action the king's brother might take with regard to the throne. The correct answer is "usurp" which means take control of, take power from. Additionally, "goad" means encourage, 'egg on'; "succor" means provide relief for; "masticate" means chew; "vex" means confuse and annoy.

Example Question #983 : Sentence Completions

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

The puppy was very disobedient and needed to be __________ in order to live with the young family.

Possible Answers:

originated

compensated

disciplined

maligned

endured

Correct answer:

disciplined

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that relates to training through punishment. The correct answer is "disciplined." Additionally, to "endure" means to put up with, to tolerate; "malign" means criticize; "originate" means come from, begin; "compensated" means paid for some work or suffering.

Example Question #984 : Sentence Completions

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

They tried to __________ his reputation by lying about him to his friends.

Possible Answers:

ingratiate

sully

diffuse

resort

breach

Correct answer:

sully

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence, which describes people lying about someone, it makes sense that the correct answer is a verb that means to ruin, to spoil, to damage the integrity of. The correct answer is therefore "sully." Additionally, "diffuse" means spread out from a central point; "breach" means pass through a barrier, overcome a fortress; "resort" means turn to; "ingratiate" means make oneself fit in within a new group.

Example Question #985 : Sentence Completions

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

The citizens did not __________ the warning and many were injured during the storm.

Possible Answers:

embellish

meddle

adjust

penalize

heed

Correct answer:

heed

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means pay attention to, or "heed." To "heed" means to listen to a warning or advice. Additionally, "penalize" means punish for some wrongdoing; "embellish" means add detail to, decorate, exaggerate; "meddle" means interfere with; "adjust" means alter, change.

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