Practice Test 8 - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Which sentence best completes the passage logically and in tone? Ben tries to tell a joke at dinner. He smiles because he expects everyone to laugh. However, he forgets the middle part and pauses too long. His little brother whispers, "Is that the whole joke?" Ben shrugs and says, "Almost," then thinks quickly. ________
- Although the desert appears barren and lifeless, it actually ------- with a surprising variety of specially adapted plants and animals.
- The story says an immortal phoenix never dies and lives forever. Based on the passage, what does the root mort in immortal mean?
- PROHIBIT
- DEVOUR
- TIMID
- GAWK
- Select the completion that fits the context of the sentence. Lina sorts socks by color to keep her drawer ____.
- Select the sentence that logically and tonally completes the text. During a storm, Aria hears thunder after she sees lightning. Her dad explains that light travels faster than sound. Because of that, the flash reaches her eyes first. However, the sound takes longer to move through the air. Therefore, counting seconds can help estimate how far away the storm is. ________
- TRANQUIL
- Known for his boisterous and outgoing personality, the student was surprisingly ------- during the class debate, speaking only when directly asked a question.
- In 1776, the colonies declare ______, breaking away from Britain.
- The long and difficult hike to the remote cabin required not only physical strength but also great ------- to keep going when tired.
- SUMMIT
- CUNNING
- The ancient ruins were only partially visible, with most of the city still ------- beneath layers of soil and sand.
- Although the movie was based on historical events, the director added many ------- characters to make the story more exciting.
- MEAGER
- Even though she had studied for weeks, Maria was still anxious about the exam because -------.
- The coach gives harsh feedback, and players look hurt and quiet. Which word best matches the connotation of harsh?