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 #185 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERSONA

Possible Answers:

Character

People

Ghost

Life

Correct answer:

Character

Explanation:

The word "persona" refers to a character. "Character" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "persona." Considering the other options, "people" does not work here because, although "persona" can refer to a person, it refers to just one person, while "people" refers to a group of persons. "Life" is unrelated to this word, and "ghost" refers to an animate spirit or soul of someone who is deceased.

Example Question #186 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REMNANT

Possible Answers:

Remains

Removal

Remedial

Determination

Extraterrestrial

Correct answer:

Remains

Explanation:

A "remnant" is a part of something that is leftover after the larger or original part no longer exists. Therefore, "remains" is the correct answer. 

Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

LOGIC

Possible Answers:

Code

Toughness

Reason

Math

Correct answer:

Reason

Explanation:

The word "logic" means reason. "Reason" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "logic."

Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CATASTROPHE

Possible Answers:

Celebration

Disaster

Surprise

Demonstration

Correct answer:

Disaster

Explanation:

A "catastrophe" is a great disaster, and a "disaster" is a large, awful event, so "disaster" is the correct answer.

Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENRE

Possible Answers:

Culture

Idea

Type

Generic

Belief

Correct answer:

Type

Explanation:

"Genre" means category or type. Therefore, "type" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "genre."

Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FEUD

Possible Answers:

Discussion 

Consensus

Examination 

Fight

Process

Correct answer:

Fight

Explanation:

A "feud" is a disagreement or a "fight."

Example Question #191 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PORTENT

Possible Answers:

Omen

Portable

Portal

Journey

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

A "portent" is a sign that something is about to happen. The best choice is "omen," as it shares the same definition as "portent." Considering the other choices, a "portal" is a passageway, "portable" means able to be carried, and "journey" means trip when used as a noun, or travel from one place to another when used as a verb.

Example Question #192 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUERY

Possible Answers:

Inquiry

Climax

Perpetuity

Protagonist

Lantern

Correct answer:

Inquiry

Explanation:

A "query" is a question or inquiry into some matter, so "inquiry" is the correct answer. A "protagonist" is the main character in a novel or story. The "climax" is the peak or most important point of something. "Perpetuity" means something that lasts forever or the quality of continuing either for a limitless amount of time or for a very long time. A "lantern" is a portable lamp.

Example Question #193 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ODYSSEY

Possible Answers:

Omission

Umpire

Pinnacle

Reservoir

Journey

Correct answer:

Journey

Explanation:

An "odyssey" is a long adventure or journey, so "journey" is the correct answer. "Omission" means a failure to include something. "Reservoir" means a large body of water used as a source for drinking water. "Pinnacle" means the highest point or peak of something. An "umpire" is a person who judges a certain sporting event.

Example Question #194 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AFFINITY

Possible Answers:

Preference

Friendship

Reservation

Blemish

Correct answer:

Preference

Explanation:

"Affinity" means a natural attraction to something. The best choice is "preference," which means fondnesspredilection, or inclination. So, if you have an affinity for ice cream, you also have a preference for ice cream. Considering the other choices, "friendship" means a friendly relationship with another, "reservation" means hesitance, and "blemish" means a mark that destroys the perfection of something.

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