ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #855 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Marcy was feeling very skeptical of her new school, afraid that she wouldn't be able to make new friends or __________.
be liked by the teachers.
have a fun backyard
like her new house
get along with new neighbors
find her way around town
be liked by the teachers.
Given that the beginning of the sentence talks about Marcy being skeptical about school, the blank should also relate to school. The only answer choices that relates to school is "be liked by the teachers," which is the correct answer.
Example Question #856 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The puppy became __________ when separated from his owner, crying through the night.
extremely anxious
hungry for treats
ready for a nap
very at ease
curious and playful
extremely anxious
Given that the puppy was crying all through the night when separated from his owner, the best answer choice would be one that reflects how distressed the puppy was. The best answer choice for capturing this sentiment is "extremely anxious."
Example Question #857 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The professor hates it when students are late, as he sees their tardiness as __________.
confirming how much they enjoy his class
extremely tragic
disgusting behavior
a symptom of a disease
a sign of disrespect
a sign of disrespect
When students enter a classroom late, a professor is most likely to see their tardiness as offensive because it reveals a lack of respect. Therefore, the best answer is "a sign of disrespect." A tempting answer choice is "disgusting behavior," but this is too extreme and therefore not correct.
Example Question #858 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Roxana always makes plans at the last minute, and as a result, it is difficult to spend time with her unless you are willing to be ___________.
unemotional about her behavior
flexible enough to accommodate her
annoyed with her for forgetting about you
uninterested in your own dreams
happy to see her
flexible enough to accommodate her
If someone makes plans at the last minute, that means it is on the other person to see if they can adapt to that person's plans. Thus, the best answer would be "flexible enough to accommodate her."
Example Question #859 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Ralph built his house _________; a year went by and he had only succeeded in constructing the porch.
by following the steps in a book
with help from his friends
out of lumber from a local lumber mill
with passion and enthusiasm
at a turtle’s pace
at a turtle’s pace
Given that Ralph had only built his porch after a year, he was not building his house very quickly. Thus, the correct answer is "at a turtle’s pace." This is the only answer choice the reflects the slow speed at which Ralph was building his house.
Example Question #860 : Sentence Completions
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The politician’s niece bought whatever she wanted, _________ and could afford to support her spending habits.
even though she went into debt
because she was very poor
therefore she was very frugal
despite the fact that she was rich
as her family was very wealthy
as her family was very wealthy
The best answer choice should be a phrase that describes how the niece is able to buy whatever she wants. Therefore, the best answer choice is "as her family was very wealthy."
Example Question #1951 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The dog was eager to get inside the house, __________ and barking in excitement.
eating its breakfast
scratching at the door
chasing a squirrel
taking a nap
licking its paws
scratching at the door
Here, the sentence describes a dog that is eager to get inside. Behaviors that demonstrate eagerness include barking and scratching at the door. Thus, "scratching at the door" is the correct answer. The other answer choices (such as "licking its paws") do not demonstrate excitement and there are not correct answer choices.
Example Question #1952 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
That athlete isn't focusing on winning games, but instead, improving her individual technique; therefore, she most values __________.
traveling to other schools to compete
the sense of being part of a team
confidence-boosting cheers
inspiration for the upcoming games
valuable feedback that helps her improve
valuable feedback that helps her improve
Since the athlete is only focusing on "improving her individual technique," the only phrase that makes sense is that she most values "valuable feedback that helps her improve."
Example Question #1953 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The day was bright and sunny, and __________; Sarah was excited to go to the park for a picnic lunch.
the sky was full of fluffy clouds
the park was closed due to storm damage
all of the smog made it hard to breathe outside
a storm was appearing on the horizon
a tornado warning flashed across the television
the sky was full of fluffy clouds
Given that the day was bright and sunny and Sarah is excited to go on a picnic, it would make sense that the description that goes in the blank would be similarly cheery. The only description of the day that matches this is the phrase "the sky was full of fluffy clouds," which is therefore the correct answer.
Example Question #1954 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The treasurer’s idea to start building a new library _________, as the company he contracted to begin construction actually belonged to him.
was stolen from another person
was a bittersweet idea
would give the local book club a better place to meet
was very beneficial to the community
stemmed from greed
stemmed from greed
Since building the library would actually serve the treasurer's own interest, the phrase that should fill the blank would be one that indicates the fact that he is serving his own interests. Thus, "stemmed from greed" is the best answer choice.
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