ISEE Middle Level Verbal : ISEE Middle Level (grades 7-8) Verbal Reasoning

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

STANDARD

Possible Answers:

Common

Fake

Desperate

Original

Correct answer:

Common

Explanation:

"Standard," when used as an adjective, means normal, regular, or ordinary, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "standard" is "common," an adjective meaning ordinary. Considering the other answer choices, "fake" is an adjective meaning not real or not authentic, "original" is an adjective meaning new and fresh, and "desperate" is an adjective meaning having little hope.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Which word in closest in meaning to PRISTINE?

Possible Answers:

Corrupted

Miniscule

Gigantic

Urgent

Uncorrupted

Correct answer:

Uncorrupted

Explanation:

"Pristine" means clean or pure, which is closest in meaning to "uncorrupted."

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

EGREGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Humble

Pointed

Confident

Appalling

Querulous

Correct answer:

Appalling

Explanation:

"Egregious" is an adjective that means "outstandingly bad; shocking," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "very bad" or "shocking." "Appalling," an adjective that means "very bad in a way that causes fear, shock, or disgust," is the answer choice closest in meaning to "egregious," so "appalling" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1241 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.

PHENOMENAL

Possible Answers:

Understandable

Dispeicable

Extraordinary

Amicable

Atrocious

Correct answer:

Extraordinary

Explanation:

"Phenomenal" is defined as very remarkable. This is simialr to "extraordinary."

Example Question #1251 : Synonyms

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

EXCEPTIONAL

Possible Answers:

Common

Peculiar

Remarkable

Typical

Thoughtful

Correct answer:

Remarkable

Explanation:

An "exceptional" idea, person, or object is remarkable. For example, an exceptional sunset or an exceptional report card are each outstanding.

Example Question #2371 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

Round

Distant

Perfect

Flawed

Jumbled

Correct answer:

Perfect

Explanation:

"Impeccable" is an adjective that means flawless and faultless, so the answer closest in meaning to "impeccable" is "perfect," an adjective that also means flawless. Considering the other choices, "flawed" is an adjective meaning imperfect, "distant" is an adjective meaning far or not close, and "round" is an adjective meaning circular.

Example Question #1252 : Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Pampered

Brazen

Confused

Neglected

Correct answer:

Neglected

Explanation:

Derelict most nearly means "neglected." Something that is derelict has been abandoned or deserted. For example, "she was leery of entering the building due to its location next to the derelict lot."

The other words are all antonyms.

Example Question #1254 : Synonyms

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

ODDBALL

Possible Answers:

Wise

Irate

Essential

Strange

Elusive

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

"Oddball," when used as an adjective, means weird, strange, or out of the ordinary, so "strange" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "oddball": "elusive" means difficult to grasp or catch; "wise" means very intelligent and experienced; "essential" means necessary; and "irate" means angror furious.

Example Question #1255 : Synonyms

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

FRUITFUL

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Productive

Flavorful 

Diverse

Monotone

Correct answer:

Productive

Explanation:

"Fruitful" means having a high yield or productive, so "fruitful" is a synonym of "productive."

Example Question #895 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Unimaginative

Clear

Intense

Motivated

Correct answer:

Unimaginative

Explanation:

The word "banal" means lacking originality. The best choice is "unimaginative," as something that is banal is unimaginative

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