Practice Test 5 - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- ADVERSARY
- MAGNANIMOUS
- The documentary did not just present facts; it sought to ------- a sense of urgency in the viewers about the environmental crisis.
- Because the politician's promises were so -------, it was impossible for voters to determine his actual position on any of the key issues.
- Read the passage and choose the sentence that best continues the passage's tone and meaning. I still remember the first time I tried to play the violin in front of other people. My hands were sweaty, and the bow felt like it weighed a ton. At home, I could play the song smoothly, but the auditorium lights made every note feel exposed. I took a breath and reminded myself why I started. I wanted to make music, not perfection. When I began, the first few notes wobbled, yet I kept going. Then something shifted. I listened closely, adjusted my fingers, and found the rhythm again. Afterward, my teacher did not clap the loudest, but her smile was the kind that says, "You did the hard part." Which sentence should come next?
- RETROSPECT
- ELEGANT
- The students found it difficult to remain ------- during the comedian's performance; even the sternest teacher was seen chuckling.
- CUMBERSOME:
- ADVERSARY:
- INDIGNANT
- In the passage, how does the author differentiate between frugal and stingy? When Kai gets his first allowance, he decides to save for a used bicycle. He writes down what he earns and what he spends each week. At the store, he compares prices and chooses a notebook that costs less. He also packs a snack instead of buying one every day after school. Kai's sister says he is careful with money, and Kai agrees. Later, their cousin visits and asks to borrow a pencil for homework. Kai has three pencils in his case, but he says he cannot spare one. He worries that lending a pencil might lead to losing it. The cousin offers to return it the next day, yet Kai refuses and hides his case. Their aunt notices and asks why Kai will not share something so small. Kai says he must protect his supplies, because everything costs money. His sister points out that saving for a goal is smart, but refusing to help can hurt feelings. That evening, Kai counts coins in a jar and feels proud of his progress. Still, he remembers his cousin's disappointed expression. The next day, Kai brings an extra pencil and offers it without being asked. He says he can still save while being fair to others. His sister smiles and says planning purchases is different from hoarding. Kai realizes that wise saving has a purpose, but tightfisted behavior can make people avoid you. He keeps tracking his spending, yet he also learns when sharing is worth more than a coin.
- Which word best completes the sentence? Plants bend toward a sunny window because they need ____ to make food.
- Which word best completes the sentence? The coach gives a ______ speech, and the team cheers louder.
- REVERE:
- IMPEDE
- During a storm, the lights flicker in the neighborhood. The narrator says the power failed when it stopped working completely for an hour. Later that week, the lights faltered during heavy wind, dimming and brightening but not fully going out. The family uses flashlights during the failure, because nothing turns on. During the faltering, they can still see the TV screen, though it looks strange. The narrator notes that a failure is total, but a falter is unsteady. After repairs, the lights stay steady again. Based on the passage, how does the author differentiate between failed and faltered?
- SUPERFLUOUS
- PSEUDONYM
- AMORPHOUS