Word-Based Sentence Completions - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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Sentence Completion: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Bill de Blasio won the New York City mayoral election by a __________, receiving a large majority of the votes.
Sentence Completion: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Bill de Blasio won the New York City mayoral election by a __________, receiving a large majority of the votes.
Mayor de Blasio won the election by a substantial number of votes, so the best answer choice is "landslide," defined as an overwhelming majority of votes for one candidate in an election.
Mayor de Blasio won the election by a substantial number of votes, so the best answer choice is "landslide," defined as an overwhelming majority of votes for one candidate in an election.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The very small boy could not __________.
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The very small boy could not __________.
You are told that the boy is small and that he cannot do something. Which of these answer choices is most likely to be difficult for a very small boy? The correct answer is " . . . see\[ing\] the movie."
You are told that the boy is small and that he cannot do something. Which of these answer choices is most likely to be difficult for a very small boy? The correct answer is " . . . see\[ing\] the movie."
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
When she painted the walls of the house bright pink, the change was very __________, and all of her guests noticed.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
When she painted the walls of the house bright pink, the change was very __________, and all of her guests noticed.
When a change is "palpable," it is obvious or plainly seen. Painting the walls of a house bright pink would cause a noticeable change, so "palpable" is an adequate word to describe the change.
When a change is "palpable," it is obvious or plainly seen. Painting the walls of a house bright pink would cause a noticeable change, so "palpable" is an adequate word to describe the change.
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The student, having an excess of nervous energy, was __________ and paced around his bedroom all night, unable to fall asleep.
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The student, having an excess of nervous energy, was __________ and paced around his bedroom all night, unable to fall asleep.
In this sentence, it is made clear that the student has an excess of energy and as a result is pacing about his room. This indicates that he is "restless," meaning that he is n_ot able to relax himself_. "Restless" is therefore the best way to complete this sentence.
In this sentence, it is made clear that the student has an excess of energy and as a result is pacing about his room. This indicates that he is "restless," meaning that he is n_ot able to relax himself_. "Restless" is therefore the best way to complete this sentence.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
I prefer non-fiction stories because they are __________ and describe events that really happened.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
I prefer non-fiction stories because they are __________ and describe events that really happened.
Non-fiction stories are true stories that have happened, so you can describe them as being "realistic," which means accurately describing or portraying things as they actually are.
Non-fiction stories are true stories that have happened, so you can describe them as being "realistic," which means accurately describing or portraying things as they actually are.
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Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The elusive author rarely left his house, leading many reporters to label him __________.
Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The elusive author rarely left his house, leading many reporters to label him __________.
Reclusive means characterized by seclusion. Someone who rarely leaves his or her house would be very secluded. While someone who is introverted might also prefer to stay home, reclusive is the better answer choice here.
Reclusive means characterized by seclusion. Someone who rarely leaves his or her house would be very secluded. While someone who is introverted might also prefer to stay home, reclusive is the better answer choice here.
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Select the word that best completes the sentence.
Frogs can live on land as well as in water, which makes them ___________.
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Frogs can live on land as well as in water, which makes them ___________.
Animals that are amphibious can inhabit land and water. Therefore the best answer choice here is amphibious.
The only other answer choice that might work is versatile, yet that is not specific enough here, and therefore not the best answer choice.
Animals that are amphibious can inhabit land and water. Therefore the best answer choice here is amphibious.
The only other answer choice that might work is versatile, yet that is not specific enough here, and therefore not the best answer choice.
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Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Her---movements indicated that she was awake even though she looked as though she was asleep.
Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Her---movements indicated that she was awake even though she looked as though she was asleep.
Even though she appears to be asleep, her subtle or slight movements show that she is awake.
Even though she appears to be asleep, her subtle or slight movements show that she is awake.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The fact that the answer seemed __________ and straightforward made Melissa second-guess herself during the exam as to whether the answer was truly that simple.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The fact that the answer seemed __________ and straightforward made Melissa second-guess herself during the exam as to whether the answer was truly that simple.
Melissa second-guessed herself specifically because she thought the answer was too obvious or readily apparent.
Melissa second-guessed herself specifically because she thought the answer was too obvious or readily apparent.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Her stellar spelling test was placed __________ on the fridge.
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Her stellar spelling test was placed __________ on the fridge.
The fact that the student's spelling test was placed on the fridge indicates her parents were proud of her and wanted to place it prominently on display.
The fact that the student's spelling test was placed on the fridge indicates her parents were proud of her and wanted to place it prominently on display.
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Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
Every year on July 7, the company hosts its __________ picnic for all the employees.
Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
Every year on July 7, the company hosts its __________ picnic for all the employees.
The sentence tells us that the company hosts an event on the same date every year. Things that occur once a year are described as annual. To further help you, fortnightly means occurring every two weeks; perennial means frequently reoccurring or constant.
The sentence tells us that the company hosts an event on the same date every year. Things that occur once a year are described as annual. To further help you, fortnightly means occurring every two weeks; perennial means frequently reoccurring or constant.
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Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
You shouldn't dive in this pool, since it is too __________ and you could hit your head.
Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
You shouldn't dive in this pool, since it is too __________ and you could hit your head.
The context of the sentence tells us that the water in the pool is not deep enough for diving. Shallow water is water that is not deep. To further help you, nimble, agile and flexible are all synonyms and mean having good balance.
The context of the sentence tells us that the water in the pool is not deep enough for diving. Shallow water is water that is not deep. To further help you, nimble, agile and flexible are all synonyms and mean having good balance.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
We realized Ana was very __________ when she left the store with several outfits, but only spent ten dollars.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
We realized Ana was very __________ when she left the store with several outfits, but only spent ten dollars.
If one is "thrifty," one uses money carefully and not wastefully. In the context of this sentence, a person who could buy many outfits but spend only ten dollars would be considered "thrifty."
If one is "thrifty," one uses money carefully and not wastefully. In the context of this sentence, a person who could buy many outfits but spend only ten dollars would be considered "thrifty."
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The princess knew the journey would be __________, but she still battled thieves and rode through the dark woods to save her kingdom.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The princess knew the journey would be __________, but she still battled thieves and rode through the dark woods to save her kingdom.
"Hazardous" means dangerous or potentially causing harm. Battling thieves and riding through a dark woods could both be considered dangerous activities; therefore, the context clues in the sentence point to "hazardous" as the best word choice.
"Hazardous" means dangerous or potentially causing harm. Battling thieves and riding through a dark woods could both be considered dangerous activities; therefore, the context clues in the sentence point to "hazardous" as the best word choice.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ colors in the painting's foreground contrasted with the dull, muted colors used in its background.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The __________ colors in the painting's foreground contrasted with the dull, muted colors used in its background.
The sentence contrasts the word describing the colors used in the painting's foreground with the "dull, muted" colors used in its background. This means that we need to pick out a word that means the opposite of "dull" and "muted." "Opaque" and "transparent" each refer to how much light can pass through something—light can't pass through "opaque" objects at all, but lots of light can pass through "transparent" objects, like window panes; neither of these answers can be correct because they are not opposites of "dull" and "muted." Similarly, "speckled" refers to something spotted in appearance and so describes an arrangement of colors, not if they are the opposite of "dull." "Dark" colors can be "dull" and "muted" or rich and vibrant, so "dark" cannot be the correct answer either. This leaves us with the correct answer, "vivid," a word that means bright and lively in appearance. Colors that are "vivid" can be contrasted with colors that are "dull" and "muted."
The sentence contrasts the word describing the colors used in the painting's foreground with the "dull, muted" colors used in its background. This means that we need to pick out a word that means the opposite of "dull" and "muted." "Opaque" and "transparent" each refer to how much light can pass through something—light can't pass through "opaque" objects at all, but lots of light can pass through "transparent" objects, like window panes; neither of these answers can be correct because they are not opposites of "dull" and "muted." Similarly, "speckled" refers to something spotted in appearance and so describes an arrangement of colors, not if they are the opposite of "dull." "Dark" colors can be "dull" and "muted" or rich and vibrant, so "dark" cannot be the correct answer either. This leaves us with the correct answer, "vivid," a word that means bright and lively in appearance. Colors that are "vivid" can be contrasted with colors that are "dull" and "muted."
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Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
While Andrew is very good at sports, Mary is by contrast rather __________.
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While Andrew is very good at sports, Mary is by contrast rather __________.
In this sentence, the words, "by contrast" indicate that there will be a difference between the phrase preceding those words and the adjective that comes afterwards. The opposite of the phrase "good at sports" would be "bad at sports." Someone who is "unathletic," or not athletic, is most likely bad at sports. Therefore, "unathletic" is the correct answer.
In this sentence, the words, "by contrast" indicate that there will be a difference between the phrase preceding those words and the adjective that comes afterwards. The opposite of the phrase "good at sports" would be "bad at sports." Someone who is "unathletic," or not athletic, is most likely bad at sports. Therefore, "unathletic" is the correct answer.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Andrea felt very __________, as she couldn't decide whether she wanted soup or a sandwich for lunch and kept going back and forth between her two options.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Andrea felt very __________, as she couldn't decide whether she wanted soup or a sandwich for lunch and kept going back and forth between her two options.
Given that Andrea cannot make up her mind, the best word to fill this blank is "indecisive_."_ A tempting wrong choice is "hungry_."_ However, this is not correct, because the sentence doesn't indicate that Andrea has an appetite, only that she is unsure of what she wants to eat. "Mundane" means plain, and is not the correct answer either.
Given that Andrea cannot make up her mind, the best word to fill this blank is "indecisive_."_ A tempting wrong choice is "hungry_."_ However, this is not correct, because the sentence doesn't indicate that Andrea has an appetite, only that she is unsure of what she wants to eat. "Mundane" means plain, and is not the correct answer either.
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Ariel refused to cheat on the test, as she believes that it is important to be ______ and honest.
Ariel refused to cheat on the test, as she believes that it is important to be ______ and honest.
Here, Ariel is being authentic by deciding not to cheat. To be authentic means to be true and honest to oneself. Cheating is the opposite of this. Therefore, authentic is the best answer choice.
Here, Ariel is being authentic by deciding not to cheat. To be authentic means to be true and honest to oneself. Cheating is the opposite of this. Therefore, authentic is the best answer choice.
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Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
Joey's friends are upset that he is so __________, lying about even the smallest things.
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Joey's friends are upset that he is so __________, lying about even the smallest things.
We know that Joey lies to others, which is called being “dishonest.” “Dishonest” means not honest, lying often. To provide further help, “ambivalent” means unsure and “languid” means relaxed or lazy.
We know that Joey lies to others, which is called being “dishonest.” “Dishonest” means not honest, lying often. To provide further help, “ambivalent” means unsure and “languid” means relaxed or lazy.
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Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
The teacher generally wished for each day to be unique and exciting, but sometimes she welcomed a little bit of __________.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence.
The teacher generally wished for each day to be unique and exciting, but sometimes she welcomed a little bit of __________.
Let's divide this sentence into two parts. First, we're told that the teacher usually wanted her days to be "unique and exciting." However, the conjunction "but" lets us know that we're looking for the opposite. In other words, sometimes the teacher looks forward to days that are not unique or exciting. Of the answer choices, a little bit of "variety" is similar to uniqueness; "distinctiveness" can be eliminated for the same reason. Even "amusement" is too close in meaning to "excitement," so we are left with "monotony," a word that refers to repetition of tedious or boring tasks. So, the teacher generally wished for excitement, but occasionally looked forward to a dull or "monotonous" day.
Let's divide this sentence into two parts. First, we're told that the teacher usually wanted her days to be "unique and exciting." However, the conjunction "but" lets us know that we're looking for the opposite. In other words, sometimes the teacher looks forward to days that are not unique or exciting. Of the answer choices, a little bit of "variety" is similar to uniqueness; "distinctiveness" can be eliminated for the same reason. Even "amusement" is too close in meaning to "excitement," so we are left with "monotony," a word that refers to repetition of tedious or boring tasks. So, the teacher generally wished for excitement, but occasionally looked forward to a dull or "monotonous" day.
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