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 #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

WILY

Possible Answers:

Sneaky

Weary

Different

Uninterested

Correct answer:

Sneaky

Explanation:

Something that is "wily" is sneaky. "Sneaky" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "wily." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "wily": "weary" means tired; "different" means deviating from the norm or unusual; and "uninterested" means not interested, as you might be able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

TIMID

Possible Answers:

Pallid

Atone

Shy

Serene

Correct answer:

Shy

Explanation:

"Timid" means lacking in courage or shy. "Shy" is the best answer choice since it is a part of the definition of "timid." Considering the other choices, "pallid" means pale or faint in color, "serene" means calm, and "atone" means make up for an offense or crime

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

honorable

corrupt

immoral

unethical

Correct answer:

honorable

Explanation:

The correct answer is "honorable."  Both words mean having good principles and ideals. All of the other answer choices are antonyms, or opposites, of "noble."

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBTUSE

Possible Answers:

Angle

Clever

Chaotic

Dumb

Correct answer:

Dumb

Explanation:

The word "obtuse" is an adjective which means slow-witted or not very smart. "Dumb" is the best choice, as it means not smart. Considering the other choices, "clever" is an antonym of "obstuse." The meaning of "chaotic" is not related to the meaning of "obtuse." The choice "angle" refers to mathematical terminology (i.e. an obtuse angle) but is not relevant as we do not use "obtuse" this way in everyday speech.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OPTIMISTIC

Possible Answers:

Perfect

Hopeful

Good

Sad

Correct answer:

Hopeful

Explanation:

The word "optimistic" means expecting a positive outcome. The best choice is "hopeful" because someone who is optimistic has hope that things will turn out well in the future. 

Example Question #961 : Synonyms

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Distinguished

New

Bald

Rich

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

The word "noble" means praised for character or excellence. The best choice is "distinguished" which means well-known, typically for excellence.

Example Question #961 : 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.

CALLOUS

Possible Answers:

Insensitive

Abject

Verdant

Talkative

Correct answer:

Insensitive

Explanation:

The word "callous" means harsh or insensitive. The best choice is "insensitive," as it is a part of the definition of "callous." Considering the other choices, "verdant" means green or covered in plants, "abject" means hopeless, and "talkative" means talking a lot.

Example Question #962 : 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.

EXQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Ask

Extolled

Refined

Conjoined

Correct answer:

Refined

Explanation:

The word "exquisite" means of special beauty or charm or extraordinary. The best choice is "refined" which means showing good taste. Considering the other choices, "ask" means offer a question to, "extolled" means praised, and "conjoined" means joined together.

Example Question #963 : Isee Lower Level (Grades 5 6) Verbal Reasoning

Select the synonym.

Regal

Possible Answers:

Imaginary

Punctual

Miniature

Grand

Detractable

Correct answer:

Grand

Explanation:

Regal can be defined as something befitting a king, while grand can be defined as something noble or revered.  These two words are synonyms.  None of the other answer choices have similar meanings.

Example Question #964 : 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.

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

Stubborn

Tame

Healthy

Doctor

Correct answer:

Tame

Explanation:

"Docile" means tame or easily handled. "Tame" is the best answer because it is part of the definition of "docile." Considering the other choices, "healthy" means possessing good health, "stubborn" means difficult to manage, and a "doctor" is a person licensed to practice medicine or a person who has been awarded a doctoral degree.

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