Practice Test 7 - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

  1. LURK
  2. The wildlife in the national park is incredibly -------, including everything from tiny shrews and salamanders to large moose and bears.
  3. Unlike his brother, who was quite reserved and quiet, Miguel -------.
  4. While the new animated movie was visually -------, many critics found its plot to be unoriginal and dull.
  5. Which choice best fits the tone and logic of the passage? Hana volunteers to present first in class. She feels brave because she practiced at home. However, when she stands up, her paper shakes a little. She pauses, takes a slow breath, and looks at one friendly face. Therefore, her voice steadies as she explains her project. ________
  6. ARID
  7. Because the soil in the region was so -------, the farmers struggled to grow any crops and had to import most of their food.
  8. MEANDER
  9. A plant cannot survive for long without sunlight and water; these two elements are ------- to its growth and health.
  10. EAGER
  11. The soup tastes ______, so Jamie adds salt and stirs again.
  12. FRUGAL
  13. The biography of the famous inventor focused on his professional triumphs rather than -------.
  14. GLOAT
  15. PLUMMET
  16. CONTRADICT
  17. The students acted -------, organizing a cleanup of the playground on their own without any direction from their teachers.
  18. The community decided to ------- the old park with new benches, a playground, and fresh flowers to make it more inviting.
  19. Which word logically completes the sentence? The balloon rises because it is filled with ___.​
  20. HASTEN

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