All ISEE Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #871 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
It took years of practice before I was finally able to __________ my older brother.
subjugate
warble
retaliate
establish
surpass
surpass
Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means something like do better than, go beyond, beat. So, the correct answer is "surpass," which means go beyond, be better than. Additionally, "retaliate" means fight back against; "warble" means sing like a bird; "subjugate" means bring under control, make submissive, exert authority over; "establish" means set up.
Example Question #872 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He was __________ for a crime committed seven years ago, but he refused to acknowledge his guilt.
quelled
abolished
accented
indicted
acclaimed
indicted
Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for a verb that means something like formally accuse of committing a crime. The correct answer is therefore "indicted." Additionally, "acclaim" means widely praise; "abolish" means get rid of; "accent" means highlight, emphasize, speak in a way that suggests something is of particular importance; "quell" means bring to an end a conflict.
Example Question #873 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The investigators __________ the house in search of the missing treasure.
enticed
disputed
confined
ransacked
amassed
ransacked
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that relates to searching. So, the correct answer is "ransacked." To "ransack" is to search through in a messy and destructive manner. Additionally, "amass" means gather, collect; "confine" means imprison, lock away; "entice" means lure, tempt, attract; "dispute" means to argue against a particular point.
Example Question #874 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Her ideas __________ with my own and we made a great team.
dovetailed
shunned
retrieved
stifled
alluded
dovetailed
Based on the fact that the speaker believes that he and the girl made a great team you can reasonably determine that the correct answer is a verb that means something like fit together. The correct answer is therefore "dovetailed." To "dovetail" is to join together, to fit together. Additionally, "retrieve" means fetch, go get and bring back; "stifle" means hold back, prevent from doing; "shun" means banish, ignore, avoid; "allude" means hint at, suggest at, imply.
Example Question #875 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He won a small fortune on the lottery, but he quickly __________ it and was left destitute again.
ameliorated
confined
masticated
squandered
bellowed
squandered
To begin with "destitute" means very poor, without possessions. So, if the man won some money but became poor again it makes sense that he wasted, recklessly spent, or "squandered" the money. Additionally, "masticate" means chew; "confine" means lock up, imprison; "bellow" means shout, yell; "ameliorate" means relieve, soothe, calm, make a situation better.
Example Question #876 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His novel was __________ for its brilliant character development and gripping narrative.
intimidated
rectified
acclaimed
vexed
emulated
acclaimed
The context of this sentence talks about an author and his "brilliant" and "gripping" writing. It makes sense that writing described in such positive language would be widely praised or "acclaimed." Additionally, "vex" means confuse, irritate and annoy; "intimidate" means frighten into doing something; "rectify" means fix; "emulate" means copy, match the accomplishments of.
Example Question #877 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He is trying to determine what people think of the new product so he is calling people's houses to __________ their opinions.
antagonize
elevate
dispute
cram
solicit
solicit
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like ask for, request. So, the correct answer is to "solicit." Additionally, "antagonize" means irritate, annoy, 'wind-up'; "elevate" means rise up, lift up; "dispute" means argue against a certain point; "cram" means stuff into a small space or study hard for a test.
Example Question #878 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I was being __________ and could not breathe.
grinned
throttled
enrolled
scowled
grimaced
throttled
If the speaker could not breathe it makes sense that they were being choked, strangled, or "throttled." Additionally, "grin" means smile; "scowl" means frown in anger; "grimace" means make a pained facial expression; "enroll" means sign up for, become a member of.
Example Question #879 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Even though she desperately wanted to say something, she __________ out of respect and politeness.
uttered
succored
refrained
ordained
impaled
refrained
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like stop oneself from doing, hold back from doing. So, the correct answer is "refrained." Additionally, "ordain" means make sacred, make holy; "utter" means speak aloud, whisper; "impale" means stab, pierce; "succor" means provide relief, aid, and comfort for.
Example Question #880 : Sentence Completions: Parts Of Speech
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I fell into the swimming pool and got completely __________.
scolded
drenched
ephemeral
acknowledged
hoarded
drenched
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like very wet, soaked. So, the correct answer is "drenched." Additionally, "scold" means burn or yell at; "horde" means collect obsessively, store away; "acknowledge" means recognize, notice; "ephemeral" means lasting for a brief time, fleeting.
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