ISEE Lower Level Verbal : ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #83 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Supper
Address
Lake
Library
Castle
Dinner
Dinner
"Supper" means dinner.
Example Question #261 : 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.
INSCRIPTION
Writing
Erase
Record
Write
Writing
The best choice is "writing," which when used as a noun means written text. An inscription is a message written on or carved into a surface. Considering the other choices, "signature" means one's name in writing. "Erase" means to remove, and a "record" is a list of actions or achievements. "Writing" is closest in meaning because it refers to a general mark while "record" refers to something written down to record knowledge.
Example Question #262 : 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.
SYMPHONY
Concert
Simpleness
Fake
Contortion
Concert
The best choice is "concert" because a "symphony" is a type of concert. These words are synonyms. The other choices are unrelated, as "simpleness" means easiness or the quality of not being complex, "contortion" means the action of twisting something out of its normal shape, and "fake," when used as a noun, means something that is a false copy of something else.
Example Question #263 : 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.
GAP
Divide
Plug
Multiple
Object
Divide
The best answer choice is "divide," because even though "divide" can be used as a verb that means separate, when used as a noun, "divide" is a synonym for a "gap" or a space. If none of the choices seem obvious to you, consider what other definitions the words you know might have.
Example Question #264 : 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.
Chasm
Hole
Criticize
Chance
Coup
Hole
Example Question #265 : 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.
ABYSS
Bin
Scary
Tall
Cavity
Cavity
The word "abyss" means a very deep hole. "Cavity," which means a hollow place or a hole, is the best answer choice because it has a similar definition to the word "abyss." Considering the other choices, a "bin" is a box for storing things, "scary" means causing fear, and "tall" means great in height.
Example Question #266 : 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.
MOISTURE
Dehydration
Dryness
Wetness
Drought
Wetness
The correct answer is "wetness." "Dryness," "drought," and "dehydration" are all examples of a lack of moisture. "Dryness" specifically means the opposite of "moisture."
Example Question #267 : 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.
TRINKET
Group of three
Ball
Small kite
Junk
Junk
A "trinket" is something that is small and of little value. The best choice is "junk" as it also refers to things that are of little value or worthless.
Example Question #268 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
BANQUET
Fun
Feast
Dinner
Eat
Feast
The correct answer is "feast." "Banquet" and "feast" both mean a very large formal meal featuring many types of dishes. While "dinner" is eaten at a "banquet," "feast" is the better synonym of "banquet," so "feast" is the correct answer.
Example Question #269 : 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.
REMNANT
Distant
Fragment
Remain
Shut
Fragment
A "remnant" is a fragment of something that remains after most of it is gone. "Fragment" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "remnant." Considering the other choices, "remain" is a verb that means stay, "shut" means close, and "distant" means far off.
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