Practice Test 10 - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- In cellular respiration, cells use oxygen to release energy from food; best synonym for respiration?
- SUPERFLUOUS
- The ancient philosopher's writings were remarkably -------, addressing timeless questions of human nature that remain relevant today.
- Read the passage and select the sentence that aligns with the overall mood of the passage. At the start of the year, I joined the robotics club even though I knew almost nothing. The older students spoke in quick bursts about sensors, gears, and code. A sensor, they explained, is a device that detects information, like distance or light. On my first day, I accidentally connected two wires backwards, and the robot refused to move. My face burned, but no one laughed. Instead, Maya slid her chair closer and said, "Let's troubleshoot." That word made me feel calmer. It meant we would search for the problem step by step, not blame anyone. When the robot finally rolled forward, it felt like the room cheered without shouting. Which sentence should come next?
- The team's failure to communicate effectively during the project led to a series of ------- mistakes that could have been easily avoided.
- Because the ancient manuscript was extremely fragile, the museum curator handled it with ------- care.
- In a class discussion, the teacher asks students to describe their opinions about a novel. Priya speaks in a calm voice and explains her reasons clearly. The narrator calls her polite because she shows respect while disagreeing. Another student, Max, interrupts and laughs at someone's idea. The narrator calls him rude because his behavior ignores others' feelings. Priya waits her turn and uses kind words, even when she strongly disagrees. Max talks over classmates and rolls his eyes at their comments. The teacher reminds everyone that polite speech helps learning, while rude speech shuts people down. Based on the passage, which of the following best captures the difference between polite and rude?
- TACITURN:
- The biography did not ------- the famous inventor; instead, it presented a balanced view that included both his brilliant achievements and his significant personal flaws.
- BENEVOLENT
- AMBIGUOUS
- Her argument was not based on emotion, but was a ------- and logical presentation of the available evidence.
- OBLITERATE:
- BENIGN:
- CUMBERSOME
- SERENE
- A park ranger warned that deforestation removes many trees at once, leaving animals without homes. She explained that fewer trees can also mean less shade and more soil washing away in rain. Students planned to plant saplings to help the forest recover. Based on the passage, what does the word deforestation mean?
- PERAMBULATE
- Her ------- for detail was evident in the report, in which every statistic was double-checked and every source was meticulously cited.
- The documentary presented a ------- account of the historical event, offering views from all sides and avoiding any form of bias.