Practice Test 9 - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

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

  1. Which word logically completes the sentence? The team is losing, so the coach gives an ____ speech.
  2. TRANQUIL
  3. ABANDON
  4. FATIGUE
  5. Which word logically completes the sentence? When Omar forgets his lines, he takes a deep breath to stay ____.
  6. Despite its delicate and fragile appearance, the spider's silk is remarkably ------- and strong for its thinness.
  7. In a story, the hero feels ______, trembling before the dark cave.
  8. The puppy is ______, wagging its tail and licking everyone.
  9. MUTTER
  10. Which option best concludes the passage in a manner consistent with its tone? During recess, Priya tries to start a jump-rope game. She invites others because she wants everyone included. However, two classmates argue about whose turn is next. Priya listens, then suggests a simple order: first come, first served. Therefore, the arguing slows down, and the line forms. ________
  11. VAST
  12. Because newer, more powerful devices are now available, the old computer was considered ------- and was replaced by a modern one.
  13. What is the best word to complete the sentence? The class votes, and the idea with the most hands wins the ____.
  14. AQUATIC
  15. During biology class, Luis studies biology and learns about living things. Based on the passage, what does the root bio mean?
  16. RELUCTANT
  17. The architect designed a ------- building that could be moved from one place to another.
  18. GIMMICK
  19. HOBBLE
  20. The artist was quite -------, not only painting beautiful portraits but also composing music and writing award-winning poetry.

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