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 #965 : Synonyms

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

HUMOROUS

Possible Answers:

Compelling

Ceremonial

Comical

Fabricated

Correct answer:

Comical

Explanation:

"Humorous" means funny or comical. The best choice is "comical" because it is part of the definition of "humorous." Considering the other choices, "fabricated" means fake, "ceremonial" means formal or used in official ceremonies, and "compelling" means interesting.

Example Question #966 : Synonyms

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

RELENTLESS

Possible Answers:

Simple

Determined

Mild

Revenge

Correct answer:

Determined

Explanation:

"Relentless" means persistently continuing something that is oppressive or not giving into pressure. The best choice is "determined" because it means not giving into pressure or persistent. Considering the other choices, "revenge" means retribution or punishment given personally for an offense, "mild" means gentle, and "simple" means easy to deal with or understand.

Example Question #967 : Synonyms

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Bashful

Proud

Harsh

Apparent

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Scathing" means harsh or critical, so "harsh" is the correct answer. To help you, "bashful" means shy, "apparent" means obvious, and "talkative" means talking a lot.

Example Question #968 : Synonyms

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

OBNOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Jolly

Vulnerable

Irritating

Comforting

Hopeless

Correct answer:

Irritating

Explanation:

Someone who is "obnoxious" is rude and irritating, so "irritating" is the correct answer. To help you, "jolly" means happy and cheerful, and "vulnerable" means in danger from something specific.

Example Question #971 : Synonyms

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

FICKLE

Possible Answers:

Frigid

Anxious

Outrageous

Inconsistent

Fertile

Correct answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

"Fickle" means changeable, not consistent, or unreliable, so "inconsistent" is the correct answer. To help you, "outrageous" means ridiculous, "anxious" means worried and nervous, "frigid" means very cold, and "fertile" means able to produce crops when referring to land, able to have children when referring to women, or able to bear young when referring to female animals.

Example Question #972 : Synonyms

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

COURTEOUS

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy

Polite

Identical

Frigid

Outdated

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

"Courteous" means polite and well-mannered, so "polite" is the correct answer. "Frigid" means extremely cold. "Identical" means exactly alike. "Outdated" means obsolete or out of fashion. "Trustworthy" means reliable or dependable.

Example Question #805 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COY

Possible Answers:

Shy

Cooperative

Confident

Happy

Correct answer:

Shy

Explanation:

The word "coy" means shy. The best choices is "shy" because it is a part of the definition of "coy."

Example Question #973 : Synonyms

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

AFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Outrageous 

Professional 

Friendly 

Nonchalant 

Abstemious 

Correct answer:

Friendly 

Explanation:

Someone who is affable is very friendly and personable. To further help you, nonchalant means not caring; a professional is someone who is paid for what they do; outrageous means ridiculous or unfair; abstemious means self-denying of pleasure and comfort.

Example Question #974 : Synonyms

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

SURLY

Possible Answers:

Regal

Saintly

Impolite

Handsome

Charming

Correct answer:

Impolite

Explanation:

Surly means grumpy or impolite. To further help you, regal means like royalty; charming means pleasant, attractive, funny; handsome means attractive; saintly means religious, behaving like a saint.

Example Question #975 : Synonyms

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

PASSIONATE

Possible Answers:

Pedestrian

Confident

Unkind

Loving

Ordinary 

Correct answer:

Loving

Explanation:

Passionate means loving and able to show love and emotion. Unkind means not kind, mean; confident means sure of yourself; pedestrian can either mean someone who is ordinary/average or someone walking on the side of the road; ordinary means normal or average.

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