Parts of Speech in One-Blank Sentences - ISEE Upper Level: Verbal Reasoning
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Joshua had a very daily schedule, rigidly planning every hour of the day.
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Joshua had a very daily schedule, rigidly planning every hour of the day.
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Although it might seem that a rigid schedule is difficult, we cannot imply that directly. The word “regimented” best fits the needs of this sentence, meaning “strictly organized in a strict schedule.” The word is related to a number of words for “ruling” such as “regal,” “regent,” and “regalia.”
Although it might seem that a rigid schedule is difficult, we cannot imply that directly. The word “regimented” best fits the needs of this sentence, meaning “strictly organized in a strict schedule.” The word is related to a number of words for “ruling” such as “regal,” “regent,” and “regalia.”
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The librarian continually reminds students to choose sources for their research papers since accuracy of information is important in the writing process.
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The librarian continually reminds students to choose sources for their research papers since accuracy of information is important in the writing process.
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Since the librarian wants information that is accurate in students' papers, she most likely reminds students to choose credible or trustworthy sources.
Since the librarian wants information that is accurate in students' papers, she most likely reminds students to choose credible or trustworthy sources.
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Robert loved to have large ceremonies in which he could present himself before a crowd in a grandiose and self-centered manner.
Robert loved to have large ceremonies in which he could present himself before a crowd in a grandiose and self-centered manner.
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Since Robert likes to draw attention to himself with large ceremonies, he could be said to act “pompously.” In an older sense, “pomp” or a “pompous display” would merely mean a large and splendid event. However, the word often implies not only a grand style but likewise that it is meant to draw attention to the one showing said style.
Since Robert likes to draw attention to himself with large ceremonies, he could be said to act “pompously.” In an older sense, “pomp” or a “pompous display” would merely mean a large and splendid event. However, the word often implies not only a grand style but likewise that it is meant to draw attention to the one showing said style.
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Before you drink the water from that dirty river, you need to filter it and treat it with certain chemicals; only then will it be .
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Before you drink the water from that dirty river, you need to filter it and treat it with certain chemicals; only then will it be .
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"Potable" means suitable for drinking.
"Potable" means suitable for drinking.
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“Don’t you think that assigning five hours of homework a night is a bit too ?” the concerned parent asked the teacher.
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“Don’t you think that assigning five hours of homework a night is a bit too ?” the concerned parent asked the teacher.
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"Onerous" means burdensome.
"Onerous" means burdensome.
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“It wasn’t very nice or to tell that other little girl that you thought she was boring,” Ann said to her daughter.
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“It wasn’t very nice or to tell that other little girl that you thought she was boring,” Ann said to her daughter.
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"Tactful" means skillful at not offending others.
"Tactful" means skillful at not offending others.
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Ever since Jean Paul and I broke up, everyone tells me the same phrase: there are always more fish in the sea.
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Ever since Jean Paul and I broke up, everyone tells me the same phrase: there are always more fish in the sea.
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"Hackneyed" means clichéd, or worn out by overuse.
"Hackneyed" means clichéd, or worn out by overuse.
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Marisol had only a(n) understanding of how to fix and maintain her car, and so she took an automobile repair class.
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Marisol had only a(n) understanding of how to fix and maintain her car, and so she took an automobile repair class.
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"Superficial" means shallow, or lacking depth.
"Superficial" means shallow, or lacking depth.
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Because Louisa had just jogged three miles in the sun, her face looked .
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Because Louisa had just jogged three miles in the sun, her face looked .
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"Florid" means having a red or flushed complexion. It also can mean flowery or ornate.
"Florid" means having a red or flushed complexion. It also can mean flowery or ornate.
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I don’t know what to do with a very student whom I have. My usual responses to bad behavior, such as sending him to the principal’s office and having conferences with the parents, are not changing his actions.
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I don’t know what to do with a very student whom I have. My usual responses to bad behavior, such as sending him to the principal’s office and having conferences with the parents, are not changing his actions.
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"Recalcitrant" means defiant or unapologetic.
"Recalcitrant" means defiant or unapologetic.
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Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
The young boy offered her his hand, grinning , since he knew it was still covered in mud.
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The young boy offered her his hand, grinning , since he knew it was still covered in mud.
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The subject of the sentence knows that he is going to cause someone displeasure, therefore he is being mischeivous—"devilish," when used in this context, means the same thing; therefore "devilishly" is the correct answer.
The subject of the sentence knows that he is going to cause someone displeasure, therefore he is being mischeivous—"devilish," when used in this context, means the same thing; therefore "devilishly" is the correct answer.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The cleric’s was off-putting; everyone could see he was only pretending to believe.
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The cleric’s was off-putting; everyone could see he was only pretending to believe.
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"Hypocrisy" means affectation or false pretense of behaving in a good way. Naturally, a religious man or woman's affected belief would be unsettling.
"Hypocrisy" means affectation or false pretense of behaving in a good way. Naturally, a religious man or woman's affected belief would be unsettling.
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Punk music fans seem to enjoy it when their musicians scream at them; they relish being cursed.
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Punk music fans seem to enjoy it when their musicians scream at them; they relish being cursed.
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"Maledictions" are curses. A punk musician who screams maledictions at his fans is cursing them.
"Maledictions" are curses. A punk musician who screams maledictions at his fans is cursing them.
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The punk musician’s ingratiated him to his fans; they loved his rudeness.
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The punk musician’s ingratiated him to his fans; they loved his rudeness.
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"Insolence" means rudeness and arrogance, while "ingratiate" means make someone else see you positively. A performer whose fans love rudeness would bring himself into their good graces by being arrogant and rude.
"Insolence" means rudeness and arrogance, while "ingratiate" means make someone else see you positively. A performer whose fans love rudeness would bring himself into their good graces by being arrogant and rude.
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The chess player found himself in a serious when he lost his most powerful piece early in the game.
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The chess player found himself in a serious when he lost his most powerful piece early in the game.
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"Quandary" means difficulty or problematic situation. A chess player would be in a difficult situation if he or she lost his or her most powerful piece early on in a game.
"Quandary" means difficulty or problematic situation. A chess player would be in a difficult situation if he or she lost his or her most powerful piece early on in a game.
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The aging professor believed his speeches on immigration laws gave his students a unique perspective, but they mostly viewed him as an out-of-touch .
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The aging professor believed his speeches on immigration laws gave his students a unique perspective, but they mostly viewed him as an out-of-touch .
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The students view their professor as out of touch, indicating that he is perceived in a negative light. Four of the possible answer choices are very positive. Only "bigot" is sufficiently negative.
The students view their professor as out of touch, indicating that he is perceived in a negative light. Four of the possible answer choices are very positive. Only "bigot" is sufficiently negative.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The garden slowly evolved into a state of chaos thanks to her .
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The garden slowly evolved into a state of chaos thanks to her .
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"Negligence" is a noun which means act of choosing not to (neglecting to) do something. Here, it is clear that not tending the garden is what has led it to become chaotic.
"Negligence" is a noun which means act of choosing not to (neglecting to) do something. Here, it is clear that not tending the garden is what has led it to become chaotic.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Mike fell down the stairs last night and awoke the whole neighborhood with the that he created.
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Mike fell down the stairs last night and awoke the whole neighborhood with the that he created.
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Falling down the stairs and awaking the neighborhood implies that there was a lot of loud noise, and so "clamor" is the only answer choice that fits.
Falling down the stairs and awaking the neighborhood implies that there was a lot of loud noise, and so "clamor" is the only answer choice that fits.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The riot police were careful not to the angry crowd that had gathered in the central plaza.
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The riot police were careful not to the angry crowd that had gathered in the central plaza.
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"Incite" means to provoke or agitate. "Foster" means to promote or support. "Disdain" means to scorn or despise. "Placate" means to soothe or pacify. "Nullify" means to cancel or revoke.
"Incite" means to provoke or agitate. "Foster" means to promote or support. "Disdain" means to scorn or despise. "Placate" means to soothe or pacify. "Nullify" means to cancel or revoke.
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Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
My paper is too long, so I'll need to some of the longer paragraphs.
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
My paper is too long, so I'll need to some of the longer paragraphs.
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"Truncate" means to shorten or abbreviate. "Hinder" means to prevent or slow down. "Rescind" means to declare null and void. "Patent" means to secure a copyright on an invention. "Curate" means to gather items or data for presentation.
"Truncate" means to shorten or abbreviate. "Hinder" means to prevent or slow down. "Rescind" means to declare null and void. "Patent" means to secure a copyright on an invention. "Curate" means to gather items or data for presentation.
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