ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning
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Example Question #1551 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
The __________ Christmas lights were impossible to disentangle; we spent hours trying to get them unraveled.
impeccable
straightened
convoluted
impenetrable
emphatic
convoluted
From the context of the sentence, we know that the lights were tangled. We need a word that means the same as "tangled," which is "convoluted."
Example Question #87 : Sentence Completions: Adjectives And Adverbs
The whole cast of the play was __________ before the show; there was so much to be done, and they were running out of time.
creative
relaxed
frantic
bashful
mischievous
frantic
The cast had a lot to do in a little time, so they would most likely be "frantic."
Example Question #1552 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The __________ measures that were taken to prevent flooding in the basement seemed to be overkill.
drastic
minuscule
sublime
subtle
concrete
drastic
The key to this sentence is the word overkill that indicates excess measures were taken; this means they were most likely "drastic" or exaggerated measures. The other words mean the following: "miniscule" is tiny; "concrete" is finite; "subtle" is barely noticeable; and "sublime" is awe-inspiring.
Example Question #1553 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The student was __________ to speaking out in class and found it hard to restrain herself from being so outspoken.
moved
prone
deft
earnest
disinclined
prone
Since the student was outspoken, it means that she's likely, or "prone," to speak out in class. The other incorrect answer choices mean the following: "earnest" is to be sincere; "moved" is to be affected; "disinclined" is to be discouraged; and "deft" is to be skilled.
Example Question #1554 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The wait at the doctor's office seemed extremely lengthy and nearly __________ to the young child who was antsy to play outside.
cursory
robust
subtle
momentary
infinite
infinite
Since the wait was lengthy, this indicates that from the child's perspective, it seemed "infinite" or never-ending. The other answer choices mean the following: "robust" means healthy; "subtle" means delicate; "cursory" means quick, and "momentary" means fast.
Example Question #1555 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The __________ knitting pattern that was needed to create the matching mittens and hat was difficult to master, even for expert knitters.
intricate
rugged
illustrative
frail
fixed
intricate
The word difficult indicates that the pattern was most likely complex and "intricate" in nature. "Rugged" is rough; "fixed" is held in place; "illustrative" is explanatory; and "frail" is dainty.
Example Question #1556 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The __________ child tripped over objects and her own two feet quite often.
cultivated
faulty
suave
ungainly
ingenious
ungainly
The child seems to be rather clumsy, or "ungainly," in maneuvering around things. The incorrect answer choices are as follows: "ingenious" is creative; "faulty" is wrong; "suave" is dignified; and "cultivated" is sophisticated.
Example Question #1557 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The __________ circumstances required that the family seek shelter in their basement from the treacherous storm.
creditable
unfathomable
irrational
peculiar
dire
dire
Due to the violent nature of the storm, the circumstances are probably "dire" or alarming. The circumstances are not as likely "irrational" or unreasonable; "creditable" or praiseworthy; "peculiar" or odd; or "unfathomable" or not easily understood.
Example Question #1558 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
The House of Representatives holds elections every two years and this __________ occasion allows the American people to hold their representatives to greater levels of accountability.
centennial
annual
fraternal
memorial
biennial
biennial
The sentence tells us that this occasion occurs every two years. Something that occurs every two years is described as“biennial.” To provide further help, “annual” means occuring every year; a “centennial” is a one-hundred year anniversary; a “memorial” is something constructed to remember something or someone; “fraternal” means brotherly.
Example Question #1559 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning
Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
Dinosaurs were __________ creatures that existed before the beginning of written history.
traditional
antiquated
prehistoric
phony
fictional
prehistoric
Because dinosaurs existed before the beginnings of written history, we call them “prehistoric.” Where the prefix "pre-" means coming before. To provide further help, “antiquated” means old or ancient and could be used to describe dinosaurs, but does not fully capture the significance of “written history;” “fictional” means not true; “phony” means fake.
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