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 #45 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MAW

Possible Answers:

Animal

Prevent

Forest

Mouth

Correct answer:

Mouth

Explanation:

The word "maw" is another word for mouth. The best choice is "mouth" because it is a part of the definition of "maw." 

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RUBBLE

Possible Answers:

Excess

Treasures

Overflow

Debris

Segments

Correct answer:

Debris

Explanation:

"Rubble" is the same as "debris" or wreckage. This is different than "segments" or pieces of something; "overflow" or too much of something; or "treasures" or precious commodities.

Example Question #42 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FOLIAGE

Possible Answers:

Parity

Chronograph

Terrain

Folds

Vegetation

Correct answer:

Vegetation

Explanation:

The word "foliage" refers to the leaves of a plant or plants in general. The best choice is "vegetation," which means the plants found naturally in an area. Considering the other options, a "fold" is a bend, a "chronograph" is a device that keeps time (such as a clock or a watch), and "parity" means equality.

Example Question #43 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HALL

Possible Answers:

Corridor

Step

Alley

Street

Corner

Correct answer:

Corridor

Explanation:

A "hall" is an indoor passageway or a large room for gatherings, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "hall" is "corridor," a noun that means a hallway. Considering the other choices, none are as close in meaning to "hall" as is "corridor": "street" is a noun meaning an outdoor, public and usually paved walkway; "step," when used as a noun, means a movement of one foot in front of the other to move in a direction, and "alley" is a noun meaning a narrow back street.

Example Question #44 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRECIPICE

Possible Answers:

Idea

Cliff

Plan

Hill

Attack

Correct answer:

Cliff

Explanation:

A "precipice" is another word for a cliff. "Cliff" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "precipice." Considering the other choices, "previous" means coming before something, "premeditated" means planned beforehand, and "attack" means begin an offensive action against.

Example Question #47 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEMBLANCE

Possible Answers:

Fragrance

Discrepancy

Discretion

Appearance

Figment

Correct answer:

Appearance

Explanation:

“Semblance” means the appearance of something, often a false appearance, so "appearance" is the correct answer. “Discretion” is silence and caution; a “discrepancy” is a difference or conflict between two sources of information; a “figment” is an imaginary thing; and a “fragrance” is a nice scent or a perfume.

Example Question #631 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

KNAPSACK

Possible Answers:

Hydrant

Backpack

Diagram

Journalism

Enmity

Correct answer:

Backpack

Explanation:

A "knapsack" is a backpack or a bag carried on a person's back, so "backpack" is the correct answer. "Journalism" is the job of writing news stories or of broadcasting the news. "Hydrant" is an pipe that spouts out large amounts of water that fire departments use to put out fires. "Enmity" is intense hatred. A "diagram" is a picture or sketch of something that conveys specific information about it, usually by detailing its different component parts.

Example Question #632 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

DOMICILE

Possible Answers:

Posit

Despot

Abode

Eshew

Correct answer:

Abode

Explanation:

A "domicile" is a home or house. The best choice is "abode," which shares the same meaning. Considering the other options, a "despot" is a tyrant or ruler with absolute power, "eschew" means keep away from, and "posit" means place something somewhere or propose that an idea is factual as the basis of further discussion.

Example Question #633 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

TERRAIN

Possible Answers:

Plant

Exotic

Ground

Sticky

Ocean

Correct answer:

Ground

Explanation:

"Terrain" is means landground, or earth, so "ground" is the correct answer.

Example Question #634 : Isee Middle Level (Grades 7 8) Verbal Reasoning

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

MEMORANDUM

Possible Answers:

Essay

Note

Analysis

Prescription

Correct answer:

Note

Explanation:

"Memorandum" is a noun that means a short written note for future reference, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "memorandum" is "note", a noun that also means a short written record. Considering the other choices, none of them are as close in meaning to "memorandum" as is "note": an "essay" is a long written composition; a "prescription" means a written medical direction for medicine; and "analysis" is a noun meaning the written results of an investigation or body of research.

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