All ISEE Lower Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DONATION
Capture
Theft
Gift
Reward
Dismissal
Gift
A “donation” is something you give to someone or a group. A “reward” is something you get for doing something or doing something well; “capture,” when used as a noun, means the act of getting hold of, arresting, or catching someone or something; and "dismissal" means the act of sending someone away.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ICON
Image
Book
Party
Fame
Occupant
Image
"Icon" means image, significant person or thing that serves as an example of something larger than that person or thing, or religious image used to aid in worship. That means that "image" is the best answer choice. As for the other answer choices, "occupant” means person living in a designated place; "book" means written work traditionally published as a series of bound pages between covers; a "party" is a celebratory gathering or a group; and "fame" means renown or stardom.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FABLE
Article
Tale
Anthology
Encyclopedia
Epic
Tale
"Fable" is a noun that means "a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral." So, we need to pick out a noun that means "a short story." "Epic" cannot be the correct answer, then, because "epic," when used as a noun, is either a long poem derived from ancient oral tradition, which narrates the deeds of heroic or legendary figures, or it is a long narrative work that portrays heroic deeds and covers an extended period of time. So, because epics are specifically long works, "epic" cannot be the correct answer, because we're looking for a noun that means "a short story." "Tale" is a noun that means "a fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted," and because "tale" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "fable," "tale" is the correct answer.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EVIDENCE
Politician
Athlete
Business
Proof
Expert
Proof
"Evidence" is proof or something that can prove or verify a statement, so "proof" is the correct answer. A "business" is a company or corporation that engages in some activity for profit. An "expert" is a person who is very good or knowledgable about a topic or activity. A "politician" is an elected official who works in the government. An "athlete" is a person who is very skilled at playing sports.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GARMENT
Attire
Position
Uniform
Storage
Suit
Attire
Maybe you have heard your siblings or parents talking about "garment bags." These are bags that are used for carrying clothes. (For instance, a uniform might be carried in a garment bag when going to a football game.) The word "garment" is not about any particular kind of clothing that might be put into such a bag. Instead, the word "garment" simply means clothing item. Thus, the best option provided here is "attire." Perhaps you have heard someone say something like, "He changed his attire so he could look nicer for the dance." "Attire" is a synonym for "clothes." (It does sometimes mean "nice clothes", but it is also fine for simple "clothes" as well!)
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUALOR:
impairment
cleanliness
lethargy
variability
misery
misery
If someone is living in squalor, they are living in misery and unpleasantness; this is often due to a lack of financial resources.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
A synonym of "alias" is __________.
real name
fake name
almost
nominal
middle name
fake name
"Alias," when used as a noun, means "a false or assumed identity." The word can also be used as an adverb "used to indicate that a named person is also known or more familiar under another specified name." (The adverb functions in the same way as the phrase "also know as," but is specifically used to discuss real and assumed names.) So, we need to pick out an answer choice that has to do with names, specifically, with fake or assumed names. Since "fake name" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "alias," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE:
size
essence
unimportance
worth
personality
size
The magnitude of an object or person refers to their size and often suggests vastness.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
A synonym of "perseverance" is __________.
fear
nobility
persistence
bravery
ignorance
persistence
"Perseverance" is a noun that means "steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success." While "bravery" might look like a potentially correct answer, because someone who is brave might also demonstrate perseverance, "bravery" does not mean "perseverance," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Persistence," however, is a noun that means either "firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition" or "the continued or prolonged existence of something." Because "persistence" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "perseverance," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Each synonyms question is made up of a word in capital letters followed by five choices. Choose the one word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PANDEMONIUM:
intensity
mirth
chaos
appreciation
vivacity
chaos
If there is pandemonium, it means there is a high level of commotion or chaos.