Parts of Speech in Word-Based Sentence Completions - ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The two young children are being told to share, so they will have to use of the toy helicopter.
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The two young children are being told to share, so they will have to use of the toy helicopter.
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If the two young children are being told to share than they will have to each take a turn using the helicopter. To solve this problem you are looking for a verb that describes taking turns using something, so the correct answer is "alternate." To "alternate" means to take turns, to switch off. Additionally, "deprive" means take away, not allow to have; "gather" means collect; "compose" means to put together a whole from a series of parts; "swarm" means to move in large numbers.
If the two young children are being told to share than they will have to each take a turn using the helicopter. To solve this problem you are looking for a verb that describes taking turns using something, so the correct answer is "alternate." To "alternate" means to take turns, to switch off. Additionally, "deprive" means take away, not allow to have; "gather" means collect; "compose" means to put together a whole from a series of parts; "swarm" means to move in large numbers.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The primary responsibility of a police officer is to protect the public and the laws.
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The primary responsibility of a police officer is to protect the public and the laws.
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A police officer is tasked with making sure that the population respects and follows the law. The correct answer is therefore "enforce" which means to ensure obedience to, to make people follow, respect, and listen to a rule. Additionally, "amend" means edit something by adding to it; "create" means make, come up with; "salvage" means save from ruin; "manipulate" means change or influence to suit one's own desires.
A police officer is tasked with making sure that the population respects and follows the law. The correct answer is therefore "enforce" which means to ensure obedience to, to make people follow, respect, and listen to a rule. Additionally, "amend" means edit something by adding to it; "create" means make, come up with; "salvage" means save from ruin; "manipulate" means change or influence to suit one's own desires.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The winds picked up after I left the shore and I had to the side of the boat to prevent myself from being swept overboard.
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The winds picked up after I left the shore and I had to the side of the boat to prevent myself from being swept overboard.
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The speaker of this sentence is talking about a time they were out at sea in bad weather. In such conditions it makes sense that a person would have to hold on tight, grasp, grip something to prevent from being swept away by the waves. So, the correct answer is "clench" which means to hold tightly. Additionally, "divert" means to cause something or someone to change direction; "sprint" means run fast; "inspire" means motivate, cause someone to want to do something; "trick" means lie to, mislead, fool, cheat.
The speaker of this sentence is talking about a time they were out at sea in bad weather. In such conditions it makes sense that a person would have to hold on tight, grasp, grip something to prevent from being swept away by the waves. So, the correct answer is "clench" which means to hold tightly. Additionally, "divert" means to cause something or someone to change direction; "sprint" means run fast; "inspire" means motivate, cause someone to want to do something; "trick" means lie to, mislead, fool, cheat.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
His ideas were well reasoned and he was able to me to go with him.
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His ideas were well reasoned and he was able to me to go with him.
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The speaker notes that the subject made a very reasonable and convincing argument that caused the speaker to go with him. The correct answer must therefore mean convince, so the correct answer is "persuade." Persuade" means to convince, to make someone agree with you using a good argument. Additionally, "confess" means admit to a wrongdoing; "disarm" means make safe, take weapons away from; "zoom" means to magnify or minimize, to move a lens closer or further away, "zoom" can also means to move very fast; "fret" means worry about.
The speaker notes that the subject made a very reasonable and convincing argument that caused the speaker to go with him. The correct answer must therefore mean convince, so the correct answer is "persuade." Persuade" means to convince, to make someone agree with you using a good argument. Additionally, "confess" means admit to a wrongdoing; "disarm" means make safe, take weapons away from; "zoom" means to magnify or minimize, to move a lens closer or further away, "zoom" can also means to move very fast; "fret" means worry about.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The skydiver leapt from the plane and towards the ground.
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The skydiver leapt from the plane and towards the ground.
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In this sentence the subject is a skydiver who has just jumped out of a plane it therefore makes sense that he/she would be falling rapidly to the ground. So, the correct answer is "plummeted." Additionally, "raised" means lifted, elevated; "razed" means destroyed, demolished, torn down; "faded" means has become weaker, dwindled, died down; "implored" means begged, urged, pleaded with someone to do something.
In this sentence the subject is a skydiver who has just jumped out of a plane it therefore makes sense that he/she would be falling rapidly to the ground. So, the correct answer is "plummeted." Additionally, "raised" means lifted, elevated; "razed" means destroyed, demolished, torn down; "faded" means has become weaker, dwindled, died down; "implored" means begged, urged, pleaded with someone to do something.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Storm clouds over the group of hikers and forced them to turn back.
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Storm clouds over the group of hikers and forced them to turn back.
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The storm clouds forced the hikers to turn back which means they must have been worried about the coming storm and felt threatened. The verb "loom" means come into view, appear as a large and threatening force. So, the storm clouds "loomed" over the hikers. Additionally, "jostled" means bumped into (usually in a crowd ); "preserved" means maintained, saved for the future; "concentrated" means focused, thought deeply about; "peeped" means looked at quickly.
The storm clouds forced the hikers to turn back which means they must have been worried about the coming storm and felt threatened. The verb "loom" means come into view, appear as a large and threatening force. So, the storm clouds "loomed" over the hikers. Additionally, "jostled" means bumped into (usually in a crowd ); "preserved" means maintained, saved for the future; "concentrated" means focused, thought deeply about; "peeped" means looked at quickly.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The workers all day in the fields during the summer harvest.
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The workers all day in the fields during the summer harvest.
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This sentence is about the hard work undertaken by farm workers during the summer harvest. The correct answer must therefore be a verb that describes working hard. So, the correct answer is "toiled." To "toil" means to work hard and tirelessly. Additionally, to "tumble" means to fall; to "repair" means to fix, to make work again; "repose" means rest; to "multiply" means to increase in number.
This sentence is about the hard work undertaken by farm workers during the summer harvest. The correct answer must therefore be a verb that describes working hard. So, the correct answer is "toiled." To "toil" means to work hard and tirelessly. Additionally, to "tumble" means to fall; to "repair" means to fix, to make work again; "repose" means rest; to "multiply" means to increase in number.
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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.
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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 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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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
"Perhaps this will for your terrible ordeal," said the judge as he ordered the man to be repaid for the year of work he had missed.
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"Perhaps this will for your terrible ordeal," said the judge as he ordered the man to be repaid for the year of work he had missed.
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Based on the context of this sentence the correct answer must mean something like money given to someone to make up for some injustice they suffered. The correct answer is therefore "compensate." Other synonyms for "compensate" include "repay," "pay back," and "reimburse." Additionally, "rejoice" means celebrate, express joy about; "scold" means yell at, punish, or it can also mean burn, burn with hot water; "analyze" means think deeply and critically about, examine; "disassociate" means disconnect, detach from, to no longer be associated with.
Based on the context of this sentence the correct answer must mean something like money given to someone to make up for some injustice they suffered. The correct answer is therefore "compensate." Other synonyms for "compensate" include "repay," "pay back," and "reimburse." Additionally, "rejoice" means celebrate, express joy about; "scold" means yell at, punish, or it can also mean burn, burn with hot water; "analyze" means think deeply and critically about, examine; "disassociate" means disconnect, detach from, to no longer be associated with.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The small snake quickly over the smooth ground.
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The small snake quickly over the smooth ground.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that could be used to describe the movement of a snake. The correct answer then is "slithered." To "slither" means to move smoothly over the surface, to move like a snake. Additionally, to "hover" means to fly just above the surface of the ground, to float above the ground; to "leap" means to jump high or far; to "suffer" means to feel pain; to "mend" means to fix, to make better.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that could be used to describe the movement of a snake. The correct answer then is "slithered." To "slither" means to move smoothly over the surface, to move like a snake. Additionally, to "hover" means to fly just above the surface of the ground, to float above the ground; to "leap" means to jump high or far; to "suffer" means to feel pain; to "mend" means to fix, to make better.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The boat is used to passengers from one side of the river to the other.
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The boat is used to passengers from one side of the river to the other.
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Based on the context and structure of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means to transport people across water. The correct answer is therefore "ferry." When used as a noun "ferry" can also mean the name of a boat that transports people or goods across water. Additionally, "educate" means teach; "consume" means eat, use completely; "detect" means notice, observe, find; "articulate" means express, give voice to, speak clearly.
Based on the context and structure of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means to transport people across water. The correct answer is therefore "ferry." When used as a noun "ferry" can also mean the name of a boat that transports people or goods across water. Additionally, "educate" means teach; "consume" means eat, use completely; "detect" means notice, observe, find; "articulate" means express, give voice to, speak clearly.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He his position within the company in order to spend more time with his family.
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He his position within the company in order to spend more time with his family.
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If the man wants to spend more time with his family it makes logical sense that he would give up, renounce claims to his position within the company. So, the correct answer is "relinquish." To "relinquish" means to give up a claim to, to give up, to renounce. Additionally, "hailed" can mean rain or fall from the sky when used as a verb or praised, applauded when used as an adjective; "scattered" means spread out; "scrubbed" means cleaned, polished; "absolved" means forgiven, declared someone free from responsibility or guilt.
If the man wants to spend more time with his family it makes logical sense that he would give up, renounce claims to his position within the company. So, the correct answer is "relinquish." To "relinquish" means to give up a claim to, to give up, to renounce. Additionally, "hailed" can mean rain or fall from the sky when used as a verb or praised, applauded when used as an adjective; "scattered" means spread out; "scrubbed" means cleaned, polished; "absolved" means forgiven, declared someone free from responsibility or guilt.
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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.
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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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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The mother and father birds worked tirelessly to ensure their eggs would safely.
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The mother and father birds worked tirelessly to ensure their eggs would safely.
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To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices is a verb that means to emerge from an egg, to come out of an egg. The correct answer is therefore "hatch." Additionally, "liken" means compare to; "pry" means inquire closely into another person's life, to be nosy and spy; "radiate" means give off, emit, send out; "march" means walk in an organized manner.
To solve this problem you need to determine which of these answer choices is a verb that means to emerge from an egg, to come out of an egg. The correct answer is therefore "hatch." Additionally, "liken" means compare to; "pry" means inquire closely into another person's life, to be nosy and spy; "radiate" means give off, emit, send out; "march" means walk in an organized manner.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Sarah, a quiet, withdrawn girl who spends most of her time reading, is friends with a boy who lives on her street. Like Sarah, the boy is ; in fact, the two friends have nearly identical personalities.
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Sarah, a quiet, withdrawn girl who spends most of her time reading, is friends with a boy who lives on her street. Like Sarah, the boy is ; in fact, the two friends have nearly identical personalities.
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The word that we are looking for is an adjective that describes Sarah's friend. We know that this boy is very similar to Sarah, and the only information that we have about her tells us that she is a quiet, very possibly shy girl. The word "reserved," which means keeping to oneself, is the best choice here. "Gregarious" and "talkative" both refer to people who often socialize with others, which is the opposite of our answer. Finally, since sports are never mentioned, we have no way of knowing whether the two friends are athletic.
The word that we are looking for is an adjective that describes Sarah's friend. We know that this boy is very similar to Sarah, and the only information that we have about her tells us that she is a quiet, very possibly shy girl. The word "reserved," which means keeping to oneself, is the best choice here. "Gregarious" and "talkative" both refer to people who often socialize with others, which is the opposite of our answer. Finally, since sports are never mentioned, we have no way of knowing whether the two friends are athletic.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Although Jessica is smart, funny, and a loyal friend, she has thousands of dollars in credit card debt and has never opened a savings account. Jessica just doesn't have sense.
Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
Although Jessica is smart, funny, and a loyal friend, she has thousands of dollars in credit card debt and has never opened a savings account. Jessica just doesn't have sense.
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From the first sentence, we see that Jessica appears to have positive qualities except for her poor judgment with money. So, if we are looking for a type of sense that Jessica doesn't have, it must relate to finances, which is another word for money management. "Financial" sense is the term that we are looking for.
From the first sentence, we see that Jessica appears to have positive qualities except for her poor judgment with money. So, if we are looking for a type of sense that Jessica doesn't have, it must relate to finances, which is another word for money management. "Financial" sense is the term that we are looking for.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Bobby was accused of losing the keys, but he did not actually lose them; he was .
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Bobby was accused of losing the keys, but he did not actually lose them; he was .
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If Bobby did not lose the keys, he would be innocent of the accusations, so "innocent" is the correct answer. "Guilty" is the opposite of the word for which we're looking. The sentence tells us nothing about whether or not Bobby is "convicted" or "shy," and "disengaged" means disinterested, which also makes no sense.
If Bobby did not lose the keys, he would be innocent of the accusations, so "innocent" is the correct answer. "Guilty" is the opposite of the word for which we're looking. The sentence tells us nothing about whether or not Bobby is "convicted" or "shy," and "disengaged" means disinterested, which also makes no sense.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The weather outside was very gray and cloudy, which made me feel rather .
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The weather outside was very gray and cloudy, which made me feel rather .
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Gray, cloudy weather often makes people feel gloomy, which is the same as feeling "morose," because "glum" means gloomy and sad.
"Happy" and "excited" are opposites of the word for which we're looking, and "confused" doesn't make sense either. "Devastated" is too strong of a word for this sentence, as it means feeling extreme grief or shock; we don't have enough information here to conclude that the speaker is "devastated."
Gray, cloudy weather often makes people feel gloomy, which is the same as feeling "morose," because "glum" means gloomy and sad.
"Happy" and "excited" are opposites of the word for which we're looking, and "confused" doesn't make sense either. "Devastated" is too strong of a word for this sentence, as it means feeling extreme grief or shock; we don't have enough information here to conclude that the speaker is "devastated."
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