ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Verbs in One-Blank Sentences

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #57 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

He brought in an expert in order to __________ the diamond he found.

Possible Answers:

array

ascribe

ascertain

assay

atone

Correct answer:

assay

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "assay," to analyze or evaluate.

Example Question #71 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

He __________ his success in physics to the encouragement he received from his parents and teachers.

Possible Answers:

avows

attributes

augments

avers

authenticates

Correct answer:

attributes

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "attributes," to ascribe or explain.

Example Question #72 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

If a few of the minor political parties __________, the result may be a formidable opponent.

Possible Answers:

coalesce

chortle

cleave

coagulate

circumscribe

Correct answer:

coalesce

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.

Example Question #73 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Despite all the evidence against him, Mark refused to __________ that he was wrong.

Possible Answers:

condole

confound

comport

concede

conjure

Correct answer:

concede

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "concede," to admit or yield.

Example Question #74 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

He was beaten so badly that he knew there was no way he could __________ the result of the race.

Possible Answers:

consort

contest

convoke

controvert

convene

Correct answer:

contest

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "contest," to dispute.

Example Question #75 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Bob's mother furiously __________ him when she saw that he already torn holes in his new jeans.

Possible Answers:

exonerated

expatiated

exhorted

excoriated

expedited

Correct answer:

excoriated

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "excoriate," to scold with biting harshness.

Example Question #76 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

Don't __________ yourself with understanding every detail; it is more important to see the big picture.

Possible Answers:

emend

emulate

encumber

enjoin

ensue

Correct answer:

encumber

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "encumber," to burden.

Example Question #77 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences

Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.

The seasoned surgeon has __________ himself with all sorts of anatomical problems.

Possible Answers:

honed

hovered

harbored

hoarded

habituated

Correct answer:

habituated

Explanation:

The answer that makes the most sense is "habituated," to become accustomed or familiarize.

Example Question #616 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Verbal Reasoning

Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.

 

My paper is too long, so I'll need to __________ some of the longer paragraphs.

 

Possible Answers:

rescind

hinder

curate

patent

truncate

Correct answer:

truncate

Explanation:

"Truncate" means to shorten or abbreviate. "Hinder" means to prevent or slow down. "Rescind" means to declare null and void. "Patent" means to secure a copyright on an invention. "Curate" means to gather items or data for presentation

Example Question #391 : Parts Of Speech In One Blank Sentences

Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.

 

As the sailors crossed the vast sea, they were constantly __________ by large tempests and huge waves.

 

Possible Answers:

belittled

hindered

kindled

eschewed

corroborated

Correct answer:

hindered

Explanation:

"Hinder" means to prevent or slow down. "Belittle" means to criticize or detract. "Kindle" means excite or ignite. "Eschew" means to avoid, shun, or have nothing to do with. "Corroborate" means to authenticate or confirm

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