Sentence Completions: Conjunctions and Sentence Logic - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
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Many museum visitors prefer realistic works of art that clearly depict recognizable figures and objects to works comprised of streaks of paint and abstract lines.
Many museum visitors prefer realistic works of art that clearly depict recognizable figures and objects to works comprised of streaks of paint and abstract lines.
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We can infer from the sentence's context that we need to pick out a word for the first blank that means something like "not realistic," because the type of art that the blank describes is being contrasted against "art which clearly depicts recognizable figures and objects." Given that, the best answer choice is "amorphous," an adjective that means "without a clearly defined shape or form."
We can infer from the sentence's context that we need to pick out a word for the first blank that means something like "not realistic," because the type of art that the blank describes is being contrasted against "art which clearly depicts recognizable figures and objects." Given that, the best answer choice is "amorphous," an adjective that means "without a clearly defined shape or form."
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The magician amazed the spectators by making the rabbit disappear, although it was merely under the table.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The magician amazed the spectators by making the rabbit disappear, although it was merely under the table.
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In order to appear to have disappared, the rabbit must be hidden from sight under the table. The correct answer is "concealed," which is a synonym of "hidden." None of the other answer choices make sense in the sentence's context: "discovered," when used as an adjective, is an antonym of "concealed" and means revealed or exposed; "compiled" means put together; "drenched" means soaked; and "visible" is another antonym of "concealed," and means able to be seen.
In order to appear to have disappared, the rabbit must be hidden from sight under the table. The correct answer is "concealed," which is a synonym of "hidden." None of the other answer choices make sense in the sentence's context: "discovered," when used as an adjective, is an antonym of "concealed" and means revealed or exposed; "compiled" means put together; "drenched" means soaked; and "visible" is another antonym of "concealed," and means able to be seen.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The book, despite rejection from some critics, met almost universal when it was first published.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The book, despite rejection from some critics, met almost universal when it was first published.
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Since the book received something that is the opposite of rejection from some critics, the correct choice is "acclaim", which means praise. None of the other answer choices have anything to do with the sentence's context: "frenzy" means panic, "parapet" refers to a short wall that encloses a raised part of a building, "lull" means pause or respite, and "criticism" means censure or denunciation.
Since the book received something that is the opposite of rejection from some critics, the correct choice is "acclaim", which means praise. None of the other answer choices have anything to do with the sentence's context: "frenzy" means panic, "parapet" refers to a short wall that encloses a raised part of a building, "lull" means pause or respite, and "criticism" means censure or denunciation.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The king showed no compassion to the treasonous prisoners; then again, he was always known for his side.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The king showed no compassion to the treasonous prisoners; then again, he was always known for his side.
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From the context of the sentence, you know that the blank word must describe the king’s lack of mercy and compassion. The correct answer is therefore “ruthless," which means showing no mercy or violent. To help you, "benevolent" means good-natured, "supple" means flexible, "intelligent" means smart, and "gregarious" means sociable.
From the context of the sentence, you know that the blank word must describe the king’s lack of mercy and compassion. The correct answer is therefore “ruthless," which means showing no mercy or violent. To help you, "benevolent" means good-natured, "supple" means flexible, "intelligent" means smart, and "gregarious" means sociable.
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Sentence completions: Fill in the gap(s) in this sentence.
It is late at night and I am walking alone; as a result, I feel and keep checking the sidewalk behind me.
Sentence completions: Fill in the gap(s) in this sentence.
It is late at night and I am walking alone; as a result, I feel and keep checking the sidewalk behind me.
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The sentence suggests that the author is feeling nervous walking home alone at night. The answer choice that most closely resembles nervous is “wary,” which means nervous and cautious. To further help you, "enamored" means in love with; "passive" means restrained or not aggressive; "rage" means anger; "effusive" means demonstrative.
The sentence suggests that the author is feeling nervous walking home alone at night. The answer choice that most closely resembles nervous is “wary,” which means nervous and cautious. To further help you, "enamored" means in love with; "passive" means restrained or not aggressive; "rage" means anger; "effusive" means demonstrative.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
It was far from a(n) situation; we were surrounded by enemies on all sides and running low on food and water.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
It was far from a(n) situation; we were surrounded by enemies on all sides and running low on food and water.
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The situation described in the second clause is very negative, which means the blank word must mean something opposite to the negative situation. The correct answer is "ideal,” which means perfect. To further help you, "fruitful" and "abundant" are two words that both describe something there is plenty of.
The situation described in the second clause is very negative, which means the blank word must mean something opposite to the negative situation. The correct answer is "ideal,” which means perfect. To further help you, "fruitful" and "abundant" are two words that both describe something there is plenty of.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In contrast to the unmethodical approach of his peers, Albert was a scientist well known for his work.
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In contrast to the unmethodical approach of his peers, Albert was a scientist well known for his work.
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Clearly, this sentence is contrasting Albert's method of working with the unmethodological approach taken by his peers. When someone works "with a method" (or "methodologically"), he or she works with a plan and procedure. The so-called scientific method has its name because it describes a procedure for arriving at scientific truths. If Albert's peers are "unmethodical," he must be "methodical." This means that he works "systematically" or according to a plan.
Clearly, this sentence is contrasting Albert's method of working with the unmethodological approach taken by his peers. When someone works "with a method" (or "methodologically"), he or she works with a plan and procedure. The so-called scientific method has its name because it describes a procedure for arriving at scientific truths. If Albert's peers are "unmethodical," he must be "methodical." This means that he works "systematically" or according to a plan.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
In contrast with Geneva’s cheery attitude, Donald had a rather temperament.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
In contrast with Geneva’s cheery attitude, Donald had a rather temperament.
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A "cheery" attitude is one that is very happy and often "optimistic" (seeing the best in everything). If someone has the opposite of such an attitude, such a person is depressing, "dark," and unhappy. Since Donald is being contrasted with Geneva, this is the case for him. It is not proper to say that he has an "angry" attitude (or any of the options related to that). Likewise, "chipper" is really a synonym of "cheery"; we need an antonym. "Dreary" works best, as it means bleak or depressing.
A "cheery" attitude is one that is very happy and often "optimistic" (seeing the best in everything). If someone has the opposite of such an attitude, such a person is depressing, "dark," and unhappy. Since Donald is being contrasted with Geneva, this is the case for him. It is not proper to say that he has an "angry" attitude (or any of the options related to that). Likewise, "chipper" is really a synonym of "cheery"; we need an antonym. "Dreary" works best, as it means bleak or depressing.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Despite Austin's best efforts to stay up late during the camping trip, he was overcome by and fell asleep before the sun went down.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Despite Austin's best efforts to stay up late during the camping trip, he was overcome by and fell asleep before the sun went down.
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This sentence contains several context clues. First, the key word "despite" tells us that Austin's attempts to stay awake were unsuccessful. If that information weren't enough, the second part of the sentence outrightly states that Austin fell asleep. So, the feeling that overcame him must have been one of exhaustion. The only word that fits this sentence is "fatigue," which is the great tiredness that generally follows activities that require great effort.
This sentence contains several context clues. First, the key word "despite" tells us that Austin's attempts to stay awake were unsuccessful. If that information weren't enough, the second part of the sentence outrightly states that Austin fell asleep. So, the feeling that overcame him must have been one of exhaustion. The only word that fits this sentence is "fatigue," which is the great tiredness that generally follows activities that require great effort.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In the United States, people are given a choice about whether they want to vote or not, but in some other countries, that choice is taken away and voting is .
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In the United States, people are given a choice about whether they want to vote or not, but in some other countries, that choice is taken away and voting is .
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When you are not given a choice about something or are forced to do something, that thing is considered “obligatory.” Because people in some democracies are forced to vote, the correct answer is that in these situations, voting is “obligatory.” “Prohibited” means against the rules; "encouraged" means supported and promoted; “permitted” means allowed; and “inhabited” means lived in.
When you are not given a choice about something or are forced to do something, that thing is considered “obligatory.” Because people in some democracies are forced to vote, the correct answer is that in these situations, voting is “obligatory.” “Prohibited” means against the rules; "encouraged" means supported and promoted; “permitted” means allowed; and “inhabited” means lived in.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The stocks of water bottles were severely in local supermarkets when people rushed to buy them during the heat wave.
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The stocks of water bottles were severely in local supermarkets when people rushed to buy them during the heat wave.
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Because people rushed to buy the water bottles, it stands to reasons that the supply of them would be diminished or exhausted, both of which are meanings of “depleted.” “Enhanced” means improved; "decorated" means adorned or honored; "misplaced" means lost; and "expedited" means hastened.
Because people rushed to buy the water bottles, it stands to reasons that the supply of them would be diminished or exhausted, both of which are meanings of “depleted.” “Enhanced” means improved; "decorated" means adorned or honored; "misplaced" means lost; and "expedited" means hastened.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He won a large fortune on the lottery, but he soon it and was reduced to poverty.
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He won a large fortune on the lottery, but he soon it and was reduced to poverty.
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Because the subject of this sentence had a large amount of money (“a fortune”) but was later reduced to poverty, it can be determined that he must have wasted, or “squandered,” his fortune. “Invested” means spend money with the expectation of making more money back; “throttled” means strangled; “uttered” means spoke; and “adorned” means decorated with.
Because the subject of this sentence had a large amount of money (“a fortune”) but was later reduced to poverty, it can be determined that he must have wasted, or “squandered,” his fortune. “Invested” means spend money with the expectation of making more money back; “throttled” means strangled; “uttered” means spoke; and “adorned” means decorated with.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Sam and Tom were disgusted when they discovered that they had paid $200 for a(n) autograph of their favorite football player.
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Sam and Tom were disgusted when they discovered that they had paid $200 for a(n) autograph of their favorite football player.
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Since Tom and Sam were disgusted at the discovery, we can infer that they did not get what they thought they were paying for. "Counterfeit" means fake or false. "Authentic" and "genuine" are both antonyms to "counterfeit." "Disheveled" refers to a messy appearance. "Ingenious" describes a very clever idea or person.
Since Tom and Sam were disgusted at the discovery, we can infer that they did not get what they thought they were paying for. "Counterfeit" means fake or false. "Authentic" and "genuine" are both antonyms to "counterfeit." "Disheveled" refers to a messy appearance. "Ingenious" describes a very clever idea or person.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
When the science teacher accidentally mixed the wrong chemicals together, the fumes caused the entire school to be evacuated.
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When the science teacher accidentally mixed the wrong chemicals together, the fumes caused the entire school to be evacuated.
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We know that the science teacher mixed the wrong chemicals together AND that this caused the school to be evacuated. We can infer, then, that the fumes were bad for people. The only answer that fits this description is "noxious," meaning harmful or dangerous.
We know that the science teacher mixed the wrong chemicals together AND that this caused the school to be evacuated. We can infer, then, that the fumes were bad for people. The only answer that fits this description is "noxious," meaning harmful or dangerous.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Ariana went to the store to have her wedding invitations personalized.
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Ariana went to the store to have her wedding invitations personalized.
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"Wedding invitations" are paper products, so Ariana is going to a store that sells paper products. "Florists" sell flowers, "jewelry" stores sell jewelry, and an "accessory," in this instance, is something that is an extra item for an outfit. For instance, a scarf might be an accessory. This leaves "stationery" and "stationary." "Stationery," with an "e" refers to paper products, while "stationary," with an "a" refers to something that doesn't move.
"Wedding invitations" are paper products, so Ariana is going to a store that sells paper products. "Florists" sell flowers, "jewelry" stores sell jewelry, and an "accessory," in this instance, is something that is an extra item for an outfit. For instance, a scarf might be an accessory. This leaves "stationery" and "stationary." "Stationery," with an "e" refers to paper products, while "stationary," with an "a" refers to something that doesn't move.
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The principal Robbie's telephone because he continually violated the school rules and used it in class.
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The principal Robbie's telephone because he continually violated the school rules and used it in class.
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Since Robbie was not following school rules by using his telephone in class, we can infer that the principal would either do something to force Robbie to follow the rules, or punish him in some way. "Confiscate" is a verb that means to surrender something to a legal authority.
Since Robbie was not following school rules by using his telephone in class, we can infer that the principal would either do something to force Robbie to follow the rules, or punish him in some way. "Confiscate" is a verb that means to surrender something to a legal authority.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Li was determined to finish the race despite the weather conditions.
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Li was determined to finish the race despite the weather conditions.
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The key words in this sentence are "determined" and "despite." These words indicate that Li is facing an obstacle. We can infer that an obstacle to finishing a race would be poor weather conditions. "Adverse" means not ideal, which fits the sentence. "Averse" means against and "inverse" means opposite.
The key words in this sentence are "determined" and "despite." These words indicate that Li is facing an obstacle. We can infer that an obstacle to finishing a race would be poor weather conditions. "Adverse" means not ideal, which fits the sentence. "Averse" means against and "inverse" means opposite.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Maria was disappointed in her friends due to their insistence she try to fit in with the crowd more, and felt by them.
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Maria was disappointed in her friends due to their insistence she try to fit in with the crowd more, and felt by them.
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It's likely Maria feels misunderstood by her friends who wish she "fit in" and not be herself. "Entertained" and "amused" are similar in meaning, and do not describe how Maria feels in a situation in which she's pressured to be like others. Finally, far from "praising" her, Maria's friends are putting her under significant pressure.
It's likely Maria feels misunderstood by her friends who wish she "fit in" and not be herself. "Entertained" and "amused" are similar in meaning, and do not describe how Maria feels in a situation in which she's pressured to be like others. Finally, far from "praising" her, Maria's friends are putting her under significant pressure.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Due to the wildfires raging in Northern California many inhabitants have their homes.
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Due to the wildfires raging in Northern California many inhabitants have their homes.
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If fires were raging in a neighborhood it would make sense for those living in that neighborhood to leave their homes. So the correct answer must mean something like left behind, fled, disavowed. The correct answer is therefore "abandoned." To provide further help, "enervated" means weakened; "demolished" means destroyed; "verified" means confirmed; "implored" means begged, urged.
If fires were raging in a neighborhood it would make sense for those living in that neighborhood to leave their homes. So the correct answer must mean something like left behind, fled, disavowed. The correct answer is therefore "abandoned." To provide further help, "enervated" means weakened; "demolished" means destroyed; "verified" means confirmed; "implored" means begged, urged.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The team was expected to lose, but they did not mind, they relished their status.
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The team was expected to lose, but they did not mind, they relished their status.
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You are told that the team was expected to lose. An "underdog" is a team or individual expected to lose in a competition, not the favorite. To provide further help, "porous" means full of holes, easily penetrated; "miserly" and "stingy" both mean not generous with money; "celestial" means divine, heavenly.
You are told that the team was expected to lose. An "underdog" is a team or individual expected to lose in a competition, not the favorite. To provide further help, "porous" means full of holes, easily penetrated; "miserly" and "stingy" both mean not generous with money; "celestial" means divine, heavenly.
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