ISEE Lower Level (grades 5-6) Verbal Reasoning - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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YIELD
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YIELD
To yield means to give in or to relent; for example, a parent may relent in terms of the requests of a child.
To yield means to give in or to relent; for example, a parent may relent in terms of the requests of a child.
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The very small boy could not .
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The very small boy could not .
You are told that the boy is small and that he cannot do something. Which of these answer choices is most likely to be difficult for a very small boy? The correct answer is " . . . see\[ing\] the movie."
You are told that the boy is small and that he cannot do something. Which of these answer choices is most likely to be difficult for a very small boy? The correct answer is " . . . see\[ing\] the movie."
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MORPH
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MORPH
The prefix morph- means shape. So, to "morph" literally means to change shape. Additionally, "suffer" means feel pain; "rejoice" means celebrate, draw happiness from; "unite" means bring together, join, connect; "preach" means deliver a speech to a group of people, particularly a religious message.
The prefix morph- means shape. So, to "morph" literally means to change shape. Additionally, "suffer" means feel pain; "rejoice" means celebrate, draw happiness from; "unite" means bring together, join, connect; "preach" means deliver a speech to a group of people, particularly a religious message.
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CORRECT
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CORRECT
"Correct" is an adjective that means true or not containing any errors. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "correct" is "accurate," an adjective that means correct, especially as concerns specific details. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "correct": "wrong" is an antonym of "correct" and means incorrect ; "lame" means not able to walk due to an injury; and "intelligent" means smart .
"Correct" is an adjective that means true or not containing any errors. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "correct" is "accurate," an adjective that means correct, especially as concerns specific details. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "correct": "wrong" is an antonym of "correct" and means incorrect ; "lame" means not able to walk due to an injury; and "intelligent" means smart .
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ADMIRED
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ADMIRED
Whenever we say that we "admire" someone, we mean that we have a very high opinion of that person. We respect such people for who they are and for what they do. Although such persons are sometimes famous, often they are not. We admire our grandparents, even if few people know them. This means that we respect them, and thus "respected" is the best option.
Whenever we say that we "admire" someone, we mean that we have a very high opinion of that person. We respect such people for who they are and for what they do. Although such persons are sometimes famous, often they are not. We admire our grandparents, even if few people know them. This means that we respect them, and thus "respected" is the best option.
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PUNY
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PUNY
"Puny" means weak and small. To further help you, "dazed" means stunned, especially by a blow; "bemused" means confused and puzzled.
"Puny" means weak and small. To further help you, "dazed" means stunned, especially by a blow; "bemused" means confused and puzzled.
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When she painted the walls of the house bright pink, the change was very , and all of her guests noticed.
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When she painted the walls of the house bright pink, the change was very , and all of her guests noticed.
When a change is "palpable," it is obvious or plainly seen. Painting the walls of a house bright pink would cause a noticeable change, so "palpable" is an adequate word to describe the change.
When a change is "palpable," it is obvious or plainly seen. Painting the walls of a house bright pink would cause a noticeable change, so "palpable" is an adequate word to describe the change.
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LABOR
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LABOR
The word "labor" can be used as a noun meaning work. When used as a verb, however, it emphasizes the difficulty involved with a given attempt to work on something. Thus, it basically means to work very hard at something. Therefore, the only option that is acceptable is "struggle." If you said, "I labored at the task all day," this could be translated, "I struggled very hard all day at the task."
The word "labor" can be used as a noun meaning work. When used as a verb, however, it emphasizes the difficulty involved with a given attempt to work on something. Thus, it basically means to work very hard at something. Therefore, the only option that is acceptable is "struggle." If you said, "I labored at the task all day," this could be translated, "I struggled very hard all day at the task."
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VOLUNTARY
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VOLUNTARY
The prefix vol- means will. "Will" when used as a noun refers to a person's ability to do what they want to do. So, someone with "free will" is in control of his or her own life and can do what he or she wants to do. So, "voluntary" means done of one's own free will, optional, chosen. Additionally, "innocent" means not guilty; "invincible" means unstoppable, unable to be defeated; "scarce" means rare, in short supply; "sore" means in pain, hurting.
The prefix vol- means will. "Will" when used as a noun refers to a person's ability to do what they want to do. So, someone with "free will" is in control of his or her own life and can do what he or she wants to do. So, "voluntary" means done of one's own free will, optional, chosen. Additionally, "innocent" means not guilty; "invincible" means unstoppable, unable to be defeated; "scarce" means rare, in short supply; "sore" means in pain, hurting.
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PROLONG
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PROLONG
The prefix pro- means forward. So, to "prolong" means to extend, to extend something forward into the future. Additionally, to "discover" means to find; to "offend" means to upset someone, to cause anger; "menace" means threaten, scare; to "retire" means to stop doing something, often to stop working.
The prefix pro- means forward. So, to "prolong" means to extend, to extend something forward into the future. Additionally, to "discover" means to find; to "offend" means to upset someone, to cause anger; "menace" means threaten, scare; to "retire" means to stop doing something, often to stop working.
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SCRIBBLE
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SCRIBBLE
The prefix scrib- means write. As in "scribe" which means writer. So, "scribble" means to doodle, to write messily. This is, of course, closest in meaning to "write." Additionally, "complete" means finish; to "intend" means to mean to do, to deliberately do.
The prefix scrib- means write. As in "scribe" which means writer. So, "scribble" means to doodle, to write messily. This is, of course, closest in meaning to "write." Additionally, "complete" means finish; to "intend" means to mean to do, to deliberately do.
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The student, having an excess of nervous energy, was and paced around his bedroom all night, unable to fall asleep.
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The student, having an excess of nervous energy, was and paced around his bedroom all night, unable to fall asleep.
In this sentence, it is made clear that the student has an excess of energy and as a result is pacing about his room. This indicates that he is "restless," meaning that he is n_ot able to relax himself_. "Restless" is therefore the best way to complete this sentence.
In this sentence, it is made clear that the student has an excess of energy and as a result is pacing about his room. This indicates that he is "restless," meaning that he is n_ot able to relax himself_. "Restless" is therefore the best way to complete this sentence.
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Each question below is made up of a sentence with one blank. The blank indicates that a word is missing. Each sentence is followed by five choices. Select the one word that will best complete the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Her---movements indicated that she was awake even though she looked as though she was asleep.
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Her---movements indicated that she was awake even though she looked as though she was asleep.
Even though she appears to be asleep, her subtle or slight movements show that she is awake.
Even though she appears to be asleep, her subtle or slight movements show that she is awake.
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DIVERGE
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DIVERGE
The prefixes bi- and di- mean two. As in, "biweekly" which means happening every two weeks. "Diverge" means split, separate and go in different directions. It helps to think of it like "diverge" = to go in two different directions. Additionally, "remain" means stay; "spoil" means ruin; "preserve" means maintain, save something for future use; "instruct" can mean either order, tell or teach, educate.
The prefixes bi- and di- mean two. As in, "biweekly" which means happening every two weeks. "Diverge" means split, separate and go in different directions. It helps to think of it like "diverge" = to go in two different directions. Additionally, "remain" means stay; "spoil" means ruin; "preserve" means maintain, save something for future use; "instruct" can mean either order, tell or teach, educate.
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CHRONICLE
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CHRONICLE
The prefix chron- means time. So, a "chronicle" is a record of events that have happened over time. Additionally, "amuse" means entertain, make laugh; "scatter" means spread out; "reproduce" means make another copy of or produce a child; "rush" means force something to happen too quickly.
The prefix chron- means time. So, a "chronicle" is a record of events that have happened over time. Additionally, "amuse" means entertain, make laugh; "scatter" means spread out; "reproduce" means make another copy of or produce a child; "rush" means force something to happen too quickly.
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ATYPICAL
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ATYPICAL
The prefix a- means not. So, "atypical" means not typical, not normal, uncommon. Additionally, "tightfisted" means not generous with money, not likely to spend money; "earsplitting" means deafening, extremely loud; "gullible" means easily tricked into believing something, easily lied to; "roomy" means spacious, containing lots of room.
The prefix a- means not. So, "atypical" means not typical, not normal, uncommon. Additionally, "tightfisted" means not generous with money, not likely to spend money; "earsplitting" means deafening, extremely loud; "gullible" means easily tricked into believing something, easily lied to; "roomy" means spacious, containing lots of room.
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COMMUNAL
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COMMUNAL
The prefix commu- means share. As in, "community" or "communism." So, "communal" means shared among a group. Additionally, "tender" means soft and delicate, caring; "remorseful" means feeling sorry for a wrongdoing; "vulgar" means rude and tasteless, lacking class; "efficient" means able to work quickly and correctly.
The prefix commu- means share. As in, "community" or "communism." So, "communal" means shared among a group. Additionally, "tender" means soft and delicate, caring; "remorseful" means feeling sorry for a wrongdoing; "vulgar" means rude and tasteless, lacking class; "efficient" means able to work quickly and correctly.
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The fact that the answer seemed and straightforward made Melissa second-guess herself during the exam as to whether the answer was truly that simple.
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The fact that the answer seemed and straightforward made Melissa second-guess herself during the exam as to whether the answer was truly that simple.
Melissa second-guessed herself specifically because she thought the answer was too obvious or readily apparent.
Melissa second-guessed herself specifically because she thought the answer was too obvious or readily apparent.
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Her stellar spelling test was placed on the fridge.
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Her stellar spelling test was placed on the fridge.
The fact that the student's spelling test was placed on the fridge indicates her parents were proud of her and wanted to place it prominently on display.
The fact that the student's spelling test was placed on the fridge indicates her parents were proud of her and wanted to place it prominently on display.
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CLIMB
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CLIMB
"Climb" is a verb that means go up a sloped surface. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "climb" is "ascend," a verb that means go up or climb . None of the other answers are close in meaning to "climb": "fall" is an antonym of "climb" and means go downwards, often accidentally due to having lost one's balance ; "engorge" is a verb that means swell; and "design," when used as a verb, means devise a specific look for something.
"Climb" is a verb that means go up a sloped surface. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "climb" is "ascend," a verb that means go up or climb . None of the other answers are close in meaning to "climb": "fall" is an antonym of "climb" and means go downwards, often accidentally due to having lost one's balance ; "engorge" is a verb that means swell; and "design," when used as a verb, means devise a specific look for something.
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