ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SOURCE

Possible Answers:

Companion

Aroma

Strategy

Origin

Blizzard

Correct answer:

Origin

Explanation:

"Source" means where a person or thing comes from, or "origin." A "blizzard" is a large snowstorm. A "companion" is a friend or partner. A "strategy" is a tactic or course of action. An "aroma" is a distinct smell or a fragrance.

Example Question #112 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CURB

Possible Answers:

Complicate

Decipher

Prepare

Detain

Restrain

Correct answer:

Restrain

Explanation:

"Curb" means keep in check or restrain, so "restrain" is the correct answer. "Detain" means hold in custody, usually for a crime or for trial. "Decipher" means decode or break a code. "Complicate" means make something harder to understand or more confusing. "Prepare" means get ready for something.

Example Question #113 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CLUSTER

Possible Answers:

Determine

Concentrate

Gather

Repair

Sacrifice

Correct answer:

Gather

Explanation:

"Cluster," when used as a verb, means gather or come together as a group in one location, so "gather" is the correct answer. "Repair" means fix or make right. "Determine" means solve or to figure out. "Sacrifice" means give up something. "Concentrate" is a verb that means focus or direct one's attention toward someone or something.

Example Question #109 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

Influence

Possible Answers:

Debate

Seize

Support

Impact

Pause

Correct answer:

Impact

Explanation:

"Influence," when used as a noun, means impact or sway, and when used as a verb, means impact or have an effect on. So, "impact" is the correct answer. "Debate" means argue about the different sides of an issue in an organized manner. "Seize" means grasp or take control or possession over. "Support," when used as a verb, means back or assist. "Pause," when used as a verb, means stop temporarily or take a break.

Example Question #111 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RESOLVE

Possible Answers:

Deny

Solve

Repair

Exercise

Confuse

Correct answer:

Solve

Explanation:

"Resolve," when used as a verb, means solve or find a solution to a problem or issue. So, "solve" is the correct answer. "Confuse" means baffle or perplex. "Exercise" means do some sort of physical activity, often for the purpose of improving or maintaining one's health. "Repair" means fix or make functional or correct. "Deny" means refuse or turn down.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

ENDEAVOR

Possible Answers:

Taunt 

Mimic 

Profess

Try

Withdraw

Correct answer:

Try

Explanation:

"Endeavor" means to try to do something. To further help you, "withdraw" means pull away, go into hiding; "taunt" means make fun of; "mimic" means copy; "profess" means to admit to something

Example Question #113 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

TAUNT

Possible Answers:

Ridicule

Enlist

Mercenary 

Professional

Assist

Correct answer:

Ridicule

Explanation:

"Taunt" means to tease, to make fun of and is similar in meaning to "ridicule." To further help you, "assist" means help; "enlist" means sign up; a "professional" is someone who is paid for what they do; a "mercenary" is a professional soldier who is hired for money.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONSENT

Possible Answers:

Focus

Reject

Agree

Adapt

Simplify

Correct answer:

Agree

Explanation:

"Consent," when used as a verb, means accept or agree to something, so "agree" is the correct answer. None of the other answers is close in meaning to "consent": "reject" means say no to or deny; "simplify" means make something simpler or easier to understand; "adapt" means change in order to be suitable to new conditions or requirements or adjust to a new condition or environment; and "focus," when used as a verb, means concentrate or put all of one's effort into doing one thing.

Example Question #115 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SUPPLEMENT

Possible Answers:

Ferry

Addition

Vacation

Examination

Pharmacy

Correct answer:

Addition

Explanation:

"Supplement" is something additional or extra, so "addition" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplement": a "vacation" is a break from work, often specifically indicating a trip taken during this break; an "examination" is a test or an evaluation; a "ferry" is a boat used to move people or things; and a "pharmacy" is a place that dispenses medication.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FEUD

Possible Answers:

Dispute 

Renew 

Over the top

Nag 

Will

Correct answer:

Dispute 

Explanation:

A “feud” is a fight, argument or dispute between two or more people, so "dispute" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "feud": “over the top” is an English idiom that means too much or exaggerated; “renew” means return something broken to its former state; “nag” means harass, badger, or pester; and “will” can mean many things, but when used as a noun, "will" means desire to do something or strength of character.

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