Adjectives and Adverbs - ISEE Lower Level: Verbal Reasoning
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
When she painted the walls of the house bright pink, the change was very , and all of her guests noticed.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
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 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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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.
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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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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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
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.
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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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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Her stellar spelling test was placed on the fridge.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Her stellar spelling test was placed on the fridge.
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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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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
I prefer non-fiction stories because they are and describe events that really happened.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
I prefer non-fiction stories because they are and describe events that really happened.
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Non-fiction stories are true stories that have happened, so you can describe them as being "realistic," which means accurately describing or portraying things as they actually are.
Non-fiction stories are true stories that have happened, so you can describe them as being "realistic," which means accurately describing or portraying things as they actually are.
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Select the word that best completes the sentence.
The elusive author rarely left his house, leading many reporters to label him .
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The elusive author rarely left his house, leading many reporters to label him .
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Reclusive means characterized by seclusion. Someone who rarely leaves his or her house would be very secluded. While someone who is introverted might also prefer to stay home, reclusive is the better answer choice here.
Reclusive means characterized by seclusion. Someone who rarely leaves his or her house would be very secluded. While someone who is introverted might also prefer to stay home, reclusive is the better answer choice here.
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Select the word that best completes the sentence.
Frogs can live on land as well as in water, which makes them .
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Frogs can live on land as well as in water, which makes them .
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Animals that are amphibious can inhabit land and water. Therefore the best answer choice here is amphibious.
The only other answer choice that might work is versatile, yet that is not specific enough here, and therefore not the best answer choice.
Animals that are amphibious can inhabit land and water. Therefore the best answer choice here is amphibious.
The only other answer choice that might work is versatile, yet that is not specific enough here, and therefore not the best answer choice.
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Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
Every year on July 7, the company hosts its picnic for all the employees.
Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
Every year on July 7, the company hosts its picnic for all the employees.
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The sentence tells us that the company hosts an event on the same date every year. Things that occur once a year are described as annual. To further help you, fortnightly means occurring every two weeks; perennial means frequently reoccurring or constant.
The sentence tells us that the company hosts an event on the same date every year. Things that occur once a year are described as annual. To further help you, fortnightly means occurring every two weeks; perennial means frequently reoccurring or constant.
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Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence.
You shouldn't dive in this pool, since it is too and you could hit your head.
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You shouldn't dive in this pool, since it is too and you could hit your head.
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The context of the sentence tells us that the water in the pool is not deep enough for diving. Shallow water is water that is not deep. To further help you, nimble, agile and flexible are all synonyms and mean having good balance.
The context of the sentence tells us that the water in the pool is not deep enough for diving. Shallow water is water that is not deep. To further help you, nimble, agile and flexible are all synonyms and mean having good balance.
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Sentence Completion: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
While the kids were on a hike, they unearthed a buried artifact—a highly necklace, covered with colorful feathers and beads.
Sentence Completion: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
While the kids were on a hike, they unearthed a buried artifact—a highly necklace, covered with colorful feathers and beads.
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The necklace that the kids found is described as being adorned with many different decorations that make it interesting to look at. We are looking for an answer choice that describes how decorated the necklace is. The best answer choice is "embellished," which means having many decorative features.
The necklace that the kids found is described as being adorned with many different decorations that make it interesting to look at. We are looking for an answer choice that describes how decorated the necklace is. The best answer choice is "embellished," which means having many decorative features.
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Sentence Completion: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
We live in a digital age, where new technologies are created at a pace and today's innovations may be obsolete in just few years.
Sentence Completion: Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
We live in a digital age, where new technologies are created at a pace and today's innovations may be obsolete in just few years.
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The passage conveys that new technologies are created at a very fast and constant pace. The best answer choice is "rapid," because it fits with the passage's message that modern technology changes constantly due to new innovations.
The passage conveys that new technologies are created at a very fast and constant pace. The best answer choice is "rapid," because it fits with the passage's message that modern technology changes constantly due to new innovations.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Having practiced softball for months, Julie felt when she saw that her name was not on the list of girls picked to be on the team.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Having practiced softball for months, Julie felt when she saw that her name was not on the list of girls picked to be on the team.
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"Ecstatic," "jubilant," and "blissful" all mean happy, and "forlorn" means sad. After months of practice, it would make sense that Julie would feel sad not to make the softbal team, so "forlorn" is the correct answer.
"Ecstatic," "jubilant," and "blissful" all mean happy, and "forlorn" means sad. After months of practice, it would make sense that Julie would feel sad not to make the softbal team, so "forlorn" is the correct answer.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
There was no one left in the restaurant, it was completely .
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There was no one left in the restaurant, it was completely .
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You are told that there is no one left in the restaurant. A place that is empty or abandoned is "deserted." To provide further help, "significant" means important and "crucial" means very important; "gigantic" means very big; "accompanied" means to have gone with.
You are told that there is no one left in the restaurant. A place that is empty or abandoned is "deserted." To provide further help, "significant" means important and "crucial" means very important; "gigantic" means very big; "accompanied" means to have gone with.
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Which of the following words best completes the sentence below?
Although Bruce traveled to England last year, he normally takes vacations.
Which of the following words best completes the sentence below?
Although Bruce traveled to England last year, he normally takes vacations.
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While every answer could be gramatically correct, the term "although" suggests a word that is the opposite of, or different from, what is described in the sentence. "Expensive" and "lengthy" are opposites of a trip to England, as a trip to England is likely to be both expensive and lengthy. There is nothing in the sentence to suggest that Bruce's usual trips are or are not necessary or monotonous. "Domestic" is the best choice because traveling to England is an international trip and domestic in this context means "within one's own country."
While every answer could be gramatically correct, the term "although" suggests a word that is the opposite of, or different from, what is described in the sentence. "Expensive" and "lengthy" are opposites of a trip to England, as a trip to England is likely to be both expensive and lengthy. There is nothing in the sentence to suggest that Bruce's usual trips are or are not necessary or monotonous. "Domestic" is the best choice because traveling to England is an international trip and domestic in this context means "within one's own country."
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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.
The process of photosynthesis converts light into energy used by plants; this process is required for their survival.
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.
The process of photosynthesis converts light into energy used by plants; this process is required for their survival.
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Photosynthesis is needed as a food source for plants and thus, it is a vital or important process.
Photosynthesis is needed as a food source for plants and thus, it is a vital or important process.
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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.
One of the unique properties of water is that its solid form is less than its liquid form; in other words, liquid water is heavier than ice.
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One of the unique properties of water is that its solid form is less than its liquid form; in other words, liquid water is heavier than ice.
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The unique property of water is that its solid form is less dense than its liquid form (water). This is why ice floats whether in the form of ice cubes in water or an ice layer that covers a pond in the winter.
The unique property of water is that its solid form is less dense than its liquid form (water). This is why ice floats whether in the form of ice cubes in water or an ice layer that covers a pond in the winter.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The hush of the forest allows listeners to hear nature's rhythms, and even the soft sound of the woodpecker's beak hitting the tree is .
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The hush of the forest allows listeners to hear nature's rhythms, and even the soft sound of the woodpecker's beak hitting the tree is .
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The sentence is saying that since the forest is so quiet, even soft sounds can be distinctly heard. Another way of saying this is to describe the sounds as "perceptible," or easily perceived.
The sentence is saying that since the forest is so quiet, even soft sounds can be distinctly heard. Another way of saying this is to describe the sounds as "perceptible," or easily perceived.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
In the desert regions of the southwestern United States, it rains.
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In the desert regions of the southwestern United States, it rains.
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In this sentence, the correct answer is one that indicates that it rarely rains in the desert regions; therefore, the correct answer is seldom. It doesn't continually rain, but it also doesn't remain absolutely without rain.
In this sentence, the correct answer is one that indicates that it rarely rains in the desert regions; therefore, the correct answer is seldom. It doesn't continually rain, but it also doesn't remain absolutely without rain.
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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.
The scheme of pestering their parents with endless questions, hiding in the house, and pretending to still do homework at night was a purposeful delay tactic the two children used so they wouldn't have to go to bed so early.
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.
The scheme of pestering their parents with endless questions, hiding in the house, and pretending to still do homework at night was a purposeful delay tactic the two children used so they wouldn't have to go to bed so early.
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The scheme used to trick their parents every night was well thought out and detailed or elaborate. They needed to think up several ways to delay the process of going to bed early.
The scheme used to trick their parents every night was well thought out and detailed or elaborate. They needed to think up several ways to delay the process of going to bed early.
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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.
Brad's use of everyday materials such as styrofoam and cardboard made his science project innovative and worthy of a high mark.
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.
Brad's use of everyday materials such as styrofoam and cardboard made his science project innovative and worthy of a high mark.
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Since Brad used everyday items to create his science project, it means that he was resourceful and ingenious or clever in his use of the materials.
Since Brad used everyday items to create his science project, it means that he was resourceful and ingenious or clever in his use of the materials.
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