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 #30 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, And Size

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Amazing

Amazing

Roomy

Celestial

Universal

Correct answer:

Roomy

Explanation:

The word "spacious" does have to do with space—physically open space, that is. When a room is "spacious" it has a lot of room in it. Thus, the word "roomy" is just fine as a synonym. Don't be tricked by the options that try to get you to pick something that deals with "outer space." We call it "space" because of all the empty room outside of planets and stars. (Hence, we can say, "Outer space is spacious," but "spacious" does not have anything to do directly with stars and other things like that.)

Example Question #421 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CHUNK

Possible Answers:

Sliver

Section

Shaving

Chip

Block

Correct answer:

Block

Explanation:

All of the options given here are about different kinds of "pieces" that we can have of something. A "chunk" of something, however, is a decent sized block. It is neither a sliver nor a mere "section." A chunk of cheese would be a little block of cheese, broken off the larger piece of cheese.

Example Question #251 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENORMOUS

Possible Answers:

Huge

Large

Shapely

Spacious

Big

Correct answer:

Huge

Explanation:

Whenever something is "enormous," it is very big. This "very" is important. Several options, like "big" and "large," do not express this "very." Only "huge" is a word that means very big. Therefore, it is the best option among those provided.

Example Question #252 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MONOTONOUS

Possible Answers:

Monochrome

Repetitive

Loud

Same

Correct answer:

Repetitive

Explanation:

Something that is monotonous repeats without varying, so another word for "monotonous" is "repetitive." Considering the other choices, "loud" means great in volume, "monochrome" means consisting of one color or different shades of one color, and "same" means alike.

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

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

SWIFT

Possible Answers:

Dance

Speedy

Slow

Run

Correct answer:

Speedy

Explanation:

The correct answer is "speedy," or in a quick manner, as "swift" means occurring or moving very quickly. "Slow" is an opposite of "swift" and "dance" is not related in meaning to "swift" at all. While to "run" does mean to move quickly, "run" is a verb and "swift" is an adjective, so their meanings are very different.

Example Question #422 : Synonyms

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

SLUGGISH

Possible Answers:

Stiff

Slow

Active

Slug

Correct answer:

Slow

Explanation:

The word "sluggish" means slow or lazy. "Slow" is the best choice, as it is a part of the definition of "sluggish." Considering the other choices, "stiff" means rigidWhile it may seem related, the word "sluggish" describes some sort of motion, though very little, while "stiff" does not. "Active" is an antonym of the word "sluggish." "Slug" is only related because sluggish means slug-like, as in as slow as a slug.

Example Question #423 : Synonyms

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

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

Robotic

Indifferent

Correct

Agile

Correct answer:

Agile

Explanation:

"Nimble" means quick and agile. "Agile" is the best choice because it means easily able to move quickly and is part of the definition of "nimble." Considering the other choices, "robotic" means acting in an unchanging and unemotional manner, like a robot, "correct" means right or trueand "indifferent" means not caring. 

Example Question #424 : Synonyms

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

IDLE

Possible Answers:

Deter

Hidden

Vex

Stationary

Correct answer:

Stationary

Explanation:

"Idle" means unmoving or not active. "Stationary" is the best choice because it also means unmoving. Considering the other choices, "hidden" means not in plain sight, "deter" means restrain from doing, and "vex" means anger or annoy.

Example Question #425 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters.

REGULAR

Possible Answers:

Atypical

Usual

Trite

Regulated

Correct answer:

Usual

Explanation:

"Regular" is an adjective that means occurring at even intervalsfrequent, or usual. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "regular" is "usual," an adjective that means typically occurring. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "regular": "atypical" is an antonym of "regular" and means not typical; "regulated" means controlled; and "trite" means unoriginal.

Example Question #426 : Synonyms

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

SLUGGISH

Possible Answers:

Lacking intelligence

Lacking energy 

Lacking friendship 

Lacking money 

Lacking direction

Correct answer:

Lacking energy 

Explanation:

“Sluggish” means tired, lethargic and lacking energy.

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