ISEE Upper Level: Verbal Reasoning

ISEE Upper Level

Building a Strong VocabularyMastering Synonym QuestionsSolving Sentence Completion Questions
Using Context Clues EffectivelyRecognizing Word RelationshipsAvoiding Common Pitfalls
Applying Verbal Reasoning to SchoolworkCommunicating Clearly in Everyday LifeUsing Reasoning Skills in Problem Solving
Process of EliminationTime Management TricksReading Carefully and Actively
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Basic Concepts

Mastering Synonym Questions

Cracking Synonym Questions

Synonym questions ask you to pick a word that means the same (or almost the same) as the given word. These appear often on the ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning section.

Steps to Success

  • Know the word: If you know the word, great! Pick the closest match.
  • Use context: If you’re unsure, think about how you’ve seen the word used.
  • Eliminate wrong answers: Cross out words that clearly don’t match.
  • Watch for tricky choices: Some answers may look right but aren’t quite the same.

Everyday Impact

Being able to recognize synonyms helps you understand what you read and say things in different ways.

Examples

  • Choosing 'happy' as a synonym for 'joyful' on a test.

  • Deciding 'ancient' and 'old' are synonyms when reading a history book.

In a Nutshell

Synonym questions test your ability to find words with similar meanings.

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Solving Sentence Completion Questions