ISEE Upper Level Verbal : Sentence Completion
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Example Questions
Example Question #1416 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The medicine should __________ the physical pain, but it might take a while for his mental health to recover from the trauma of the accident.
apprise
aver
alleviate
aggregate
abscond
alleviate
The choice that makes the most sense is alleviate: to relieve or make suffering less severe.
Example Question #51 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
We tried to __________ the baby in several ways, but she kept crying no matter what we did.
diffuse
burnish
deride
elicit
appease
appease
The choice that makes the most sense is appease: to pacify or soothe; to relieve.
Example Question #52 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
Would you prefer me to __________ the story or tell a shorter, to the point version?
enumerate
embellish
exculpate
entail
encompass
embellish
The choice that makes the most sense is embellish: to make more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
Example Question #53 : Verbs In One Blank Sentences
Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
"Listen to your heart," the lyrics __________, but Sasha hardly heard over the sound of the thunderous applause behind her.
are playing
squeal
screech
blared
intone
blared
The sentence is written in the past tense, so in order for the verb to fit into the existing context, it needs to be past, as well as imply a degree of loud volume; therefore, blared is the best answer.
Example Question #1421 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
The righteous king __________ all forms of injustice.
absolved
abhorred
abjured
acquiesced
acclaimed
abhorred
The answer that makes the most sense is "abhorred," to detest or hate.
Example Question #511 : Sentence Completion Questions
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
It is illegal to __________ foods without informing the consumers of what has been added.
aggregate
adulterate
adapt
allocate
aggrandize
adulterate
The answer that makes the most sense is "adulterate," to make impure by adding inferior substances.
Example Question #1892 : Sat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
Jim was called upon to __________ the dispute between his coworkers.
appraise
arbitrate
append
appease
appall
arbitrate
The answer that makes the most sense is "arbitrate," to act as a judge.
Example Question #1424 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He brought in an expert in order to __________ the diamond he found.
ascribe
array
atone
ascertain
assay
assay
The answer that makes the most sense is "assay," to analyze or evaluate.
Example Question #1425 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
He __________ his success in physics to the encouragement he received from his parents and teachers.
attributes
avers
avows
augments
authenticates
attributes
The answer that makes the most sense is "attributes," to ascribe or explain.
Example Question #1426 : Psat Critical Reading
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank.
If a few of the minor political parties __________, the result may be a formidable opponent.
coalesce
coagulate
circumscribe
cleave
chortle
coalesce
The answer that makes the most sense is "coalesce," to combine or fuse.
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