Sentence Completions - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The judge dismissed his claims as and unimportant.
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The judge dismissed his claims as and unimportant.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are simply looking for an adjective that has a similar meaning to "unimportant." The correct answer is "trivial," which means of little importance, insignificant. Additionally, "interminable" means lasting forever, never-ending; "unscathed" means unharmed by an incident; "spasmodic" means happening irregularly, occurring in infrequent bursts of activity; "militant" means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence.
Based on the context of this sentence you are simply looking for an adjective that has a similar meaning to "unimportant." The correct answer is "trivial," which means of little importance, insignificant. Additionally, "interminable" means lasting forever, never-ending; "unscathed" means unharmed by an incident; "spasmodic" means happening irregularly, occurring in infrequent bursts of activity; "militant" means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
I expected her to cancel our plans; she is very .
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I expected her to cancel our plans; she is very .
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an answer that means something like unreliable, inconsistent. So, the correct answer is "fickle." Someone who is "fickle" is likely to change their mind, not consistent or reliable. Additionally, "inept" means not capable, not skilled, not able to do something; "jocular" means good-natured, humorous; "congenial" means friendly, agreeable; "fervent" means passionate, intense.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an answer that means something like unreliable, inconsistent. So, the correct answer is "fickle." Someone who is "fickle" is likely to change their mind, not consistent or reliable. Additionally, "inept" means not capable, not skilled, not able to do something; "jocular" means good-natured, humorous; "congenial" means friendly, agreeable; "fervent" means passionate, intense.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
One of my teachers is very , but the rest of my teachers are much too strict.
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One of my teachers is very , but the rest of my teachers are much too strict.
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Based on the context of this sentence, and especially the use of the conjunction "but," you know that the correct answer must be an antonym of "strict." The correct answer is therefore "lenient" which means not strict, tolerant, merciful. Additionally, "hospitable" means welcoming; "destitute" means very poor, having no possessions; "senile" means mentally weak or physically sick with old age; "wonderful" means amazing, great, brilliant.
Based on the context of this sentence, and especially the use of the conjunction "but," you know that the correct answer must be an antonym of "strict." The correct answer is therefore "lenient" which means not strict, tolerant, merciful. Additionally, "hospitable" means welcoming; "destitute" means very poor, having no possessions; "senile" means mentally weak or physically sick with old age; "wonderful" means amazing, great, brilliant.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
He was worried that his muscles might with age, so he resolved to work out more regularly.
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He was worried that his muscles might with age, so he resolved to work out more regularly.
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Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer is a verb that means to weaken, particularly with age or due to lack of use. The correct answer is therefore "atrophy." Additionally, "flourish" means either wave around, brandish or strive, achieve great things, do well; "acknowledge" means recognize, notice; "respire" means breathe; "portend" means foreshadow, provide a warning that something might happen a certain way in the future.
Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer is a verb that means to weaken, particularly with age or due to lack of use. The correct answer is therefore "atrophy." Additionally, "flourish" means either wave around, brandish or strive, achieve great things, do well; "acknowledge" means recognize, notice; "respire" means breathe; "portend" means foreshadow, provide a warning that something might happen a certain way in the future.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The critics expected him to fail so were by his unprecedented success.
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The critics expected him to fail so were by his unprecedented success.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like amazed, stunned, surprised. So, the correct answer is "confounded." Additionally, "ransack" means search through messily; "confine" means imprison; "anchor" means fix in place, root to a spot; "amass" means gather, collect.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like amazed, stunned, surprised. So, the correct answer is "confounded." Additionally, "ransack" means search through messily; "confine" means imprison; "anchor" means fix in place, root to a spot; "amass" means gather, collect.
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Her literature is with a rage that reflects the anger of her day-to-day life.
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Her literature is with a rage that reflects the anger of her day-to-day life.
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Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer means filled with, so the correct answer is "infused." To "infuse" means to fill. Additionally, "entice" means tempt, lure, attract; "acquiesce" means give in to, accept the demands of; "maim" means injure, hurt; "embellish" means decorate, adorn, add detail to.
Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer means filled with, so the correct answer is "infused." To "infuse" means to fill. Additionally, "entice" means tempt, lure, attract; "acquiesce" means give in to, accept the demands of; "maim" means injure, hurt; "embellish" means decorate, adorn, add detail to.
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The students arrived early to their territory on the field.
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The students arrived early to their territory on the field.
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Which of these verbs makes sense as an action a group of students might undertake with regard to their "territory"? The correct answer is "establish," which means set up, lay permanent claim to. Additionally, "accent" means give emphasis to, highlight; "usurp" means take over power from, take the control from; "heed" means pay attention to, listen to a warning; "emulate" means copy, match the achievements of.
Which of these verbs makes sense as an action a group of students might undertake with regard to their "territory"? The correct answer is "establish," which means set up, lay permanent claim to. Additionally, "accent" means give emphasis to, highlight; "usurp" means take over power from, take the control from; "heed" means pay attention to, listen to a warning; "emulate" means copy, match the achievements of.
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The family heirloom was whilst they were away on vacation; they were very upset to find it missing.
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The family heirloom was whilst they were away on vacation; they were very upset to find it missing.
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Based on the context of this sentence, which describes a missing "heirloom" (an important object passed down within a family), you are looking for a verb that means something like taken, stolen. So, the correct answer is "pilfered." To "pilfer" means to steal, to plunder. Additionally, "throttle" means strangle, choke; "befuddle" means confuse, bewilder; "splice" means join together; "dwindle" means reduce in amount, make smaller.
Based on the context of this sentence, which describes a missing "heirloom" (an important object passed down within a family), you are looking for a verb that means something like taken, stolen. So, the correct answer is "pilfered." To "pilfer" means to steal, to plunder. Additionally, "throttle" means strangle, choke; "befuddle" means confuse, bewilder; "splice" means join together; "dwindle" means reduce in amount, make smaller.
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He with discomfort as his mother talked to his teacher on the phone.
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He with discomfort as his mother talked to his teacher on the phone.
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The subject of this sentence undertakes some action in an uncomfortable and nervous manner, so the correct answer is "squirmed." To "squirm" means to move or wriggle in a nervous manner. Additionally, "hurtle" means move forward at a rapid and chaotic pace; "bustle" means move about in a hurried, but organized manner; "efface" means erase, remove; "venerate" means deeply honor and respect someone.
The subject of this sentence undertakes some action in an uncomfortable and nervous manner, so the correct answer is "squirmed." To "squirm" means to move or wriggle in a nervous manner. Additionally, "hurtle" means move forward at a rapid and chaotic pace; "bustle" means move about in a hurried, but organized manner; "efface" means erase, remove; "venerate" means deeply honor and respect someone.
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Our army was sent out to the enemy's air base, so that we may use it for our own strategic purposes.
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Our army was sent out to the enemy's air base, so that we may use it for our own strategic purposes.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like seize, take control of (for military purposes). The correct answer is therefore "commandeer." Additionally, "drench" means make very wet; "falter" means experience a setback, lose momentum, hesitate; "entice" means tempt, lure; "acclaim" means widely praise.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like seize, take control of (for military purposes). The correct answer is therefore "commandeer." Additionally, "drench" means make very wet; "falter" means experience a setback, lose momentum, hesitate; "entice" means tempt, lure; "acclaim" means widely praise.
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The workers were for injuries suffered in the factory explosion.
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The workers were for injuries suffered in the factory explosion.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like paid for injuries suffered, given money to make up for something suffered. Additionally, "deprived" means not allowed to have, taken from; "adorned" means decorated with; "usurp" means take over power from, seize authority; "resort" means turn to, (of a plan) fall back on.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like paid for injuries suffered, given money to make up for something suffered. Additionally, "deprived" means not allowed to have, taken from; "adorned" means decorated with; "usurp" means take over power from, seize authority; "resort" means turn to, (of a plan) fall back on.
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The nuns were away from the world, up in the mountains, where they had peace to meditate and pray.
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The nuns were away from the world, up in the mountains, where they had peace to meditate and pray.
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This sentence describes a group of nuns who are kept far away from the world so they have peace and solitude. To hide away, keep hidden, seclude (especially in relation to religious devotion) is to "cloister." "Cloistered" means secluded, hidden. Additionally, "retrieve" means go get and bring back, fetch; "dovetail" means fit together perfectly; "ransack" means search through in a destructive and messy fashion; "waft" means to float through the air, as if caught on a light breeze.
This sentence describes a group of nuns who are kept far away from the world so they have peace and solitude. To hide away, keep hidden, seclude (especially in relation to religious devotion) is to "cloister." "Cloistered" means secluded, hidden. Additionally, "retrieve" means go get and bring back, fetch; "dovetail" means fit together perfectly; "ransack" means search through in a destructive and messy fashion; "waft" means to float through the air, as if caught on a light breeze.
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The whole country was shocked that the King had decided to his throne and allow his son to assume control.
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The whole country was shocked that the King had decided to his throne and allow his son to assume control.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like to give up power, to renounce, (of a ruler) to give up authority. The correct answer is therefore "abdicate." Additionally, "vex" means frustrate, irritate, anger, and confuse; "endorse" means offer public support for; "wail" means cry out in pain and suffering; "indict" means officially charge with committing a crime, formally accuse.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a verb that means something like to give up power, to renounce, (of a ruler) to give up authority. The correct answer is therefore "abdicate." Additionally, "vex" means frustrate, irritate, anger, and confuse; "endorse" means offer public support for; "wail" means cry out in pain and suffering; "indict" means officially charge with committing a crime, formally accuse.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
She watered her plants every day to their growth.
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She watered her plants every day to their growth.
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Watering one's plants would help them to grow, so to solve this problem you are looking for a verb that means something like help the process of, make a process easier. So, the correct answer is "facilitate." Additionally, "surmount" means overcome; "disentangle" means separate, make no longer tangled; "exorcise" means rid of demons, drive out an evil entity; "defray" means pay for the cost of.
Watering one's plants would help them to grow, so to solve this problem you are looking for a verb that means something like help the process of, make a process easier. So, the correct answer is "facilitate." Additionally, "surmount" means overcome; "disentangle" means separate, make no longer tangled; "exorcise" means rid of demons, drive out an evil entity; "defray" means pay for the cost of.
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The relationship between the two countries has been for years; ever since conflict first arose a century ago.
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The relationship between the two countries has been for years; ever since conflict first arose a century ago.
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The two countries in this sentence are described as being in conflict with one another for a century, so their relationship could well be described as bitter, hostile, or "acrimonious." Additionally, "derelict" means in poor condition, ramshackle, falling down; "antediluvian" means out-dated, belonging to an ancient time; "awry" means amiss, wrong, away from the expected or desired outcome; "flamboyant" means having a colorful and lively personality or appearance.
The two countries in this sentence are described as being in conflict with one another for a century, so their relationship could well be described as bitter, hostile, or "acrimonious." Additionally, "derelict" means in poor condition, ramshackle, falling down; "antediluvian" means out-dated, belonging to an ancient time; "awry" means amiss, wrong, away from the expected or desired outcome; "flamboyant" means having a colorful and lively personality or appearance.
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They sat down together to develop a(n) plan to deal with all possible scenarios.
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They sat down together to develop a(n) plan to deal with all possible scenarios.
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A plan that intends to deal with all possible scenarios could well be described as including all aspects of something, complete, total, or "comprehensive." Something that is "comprehensive" is detailed and includes all aspects of something. Additionally, "embedded" means fixed within something; "quaint" means cute, old-fashioned and appealing; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened by; "inclement" means (of weather) severe.
A plan that intends to deal with all possible scenarios could well be described as including all aspects of something, complete, total, or "comprehensive." Something that is "comprehensive" is detailed and includes all aspects of something. Additionally, "embedded" means fixed within something; "quaint" means cute, old-fashioned and appealing; "laden" means weighed down with, burdened by; "inclement" means (of weather) severe.
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Over two hundred guests have been invited to our wedding, so we definitely need to find a space to stage the ceremony.
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Over two hundred guests have been invited to our wedding, so we definitely need to find a space to stage the ceremony.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means vast, containing a lot of space, large, spacious. So, the correct answer is "voluminous." Additionally, "oblique" means slanting; "wanton" means random, reckless, and destructive; "perennial" means enduring, long-lasting, recurring continuously; "lucrative" means profitable, providing a lot of money.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means vast, containing a lot of space, large, spacious. So, the correct answer is "voluminous." Additionally, "oblique" means slanting; "wanton" means random, reckless, and destructive; "perennial" means enduring, long-lasting, recurring continuously; "lucrative" means profitable, providing a lot of money.
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The protesters became more and more as the evening got later and the police were fearful of an outbreak of severe violence.
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The protesters became more and more as the evening got later and the police were fearful of an outbreak of severe violence.
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Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an adjective that means something like prone to violence, inclined towards aggression. So, the correct answer is "militant" which means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence. Additionally, "customary" means what is considered polite and traditional; "indispensable" means essential, vital, needed, cannot be done without; "sheepish" means easily embarrassed, shy; "vain" means self-obsessed, in love with one's own appearance.
Based on the context of this sentence you know you are looking for an adjective that means something like prone to violence, inclined towards aggression. So, the correct answer is "militant" which means so passionate about a cause as to be prone to violence. Additionally, "customary" means what is considered polite and traditional; "indispensable" means essential, vital, needed, cannot be done without; "sheepish" means easily embarrassed, shy; "vain" means self-obsessed, in love with one's own appearance.
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He worried that the work was not enough and he would not be able to pay the bills next month.
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He worried that the work was not enough and he would not be able to pay the bills next month.
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Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means something like profitable, money making. So, the correct answer is "lucrative." Something that is "lucrative" is very valuable and makes a lot of money. Additionally, "concise" means brief, terse, 'to the point'; "gleaming" means polished, shining; "antediluvian" means from an ancient time; "elaborate" means complicated, complex.
Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for an adjective that means something like profitable, money making. So, the correct answer is "lucrative." Something that is "lucrative" is very valuable and makes a lot of money. Additionally, "concise" means brief, terse, 'to the point'; "gleaming" means polished, shining; "antediluvian" means from an ancient time; "elaborate" means complicated, complex.
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They did not want to go outside because of the weather.
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They did not want to go outside because of the weather.
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If the subjects of this sentence did not want to go outside it makes sense that the weather was not favorable. The correct answer is therefore "inclement" which means (of weather) severe. Examples of "inclement weather" are a rain storm, a blizzard, extreme cold etc. Additionally, "tenacious" means determined, persistent, dogged; "destitute" means very poor, without possessions or money; "inert" means stationary, motionless; "aghast" means shocked and horrified.
If the subjects of this sentence did not want to go outside it makes sense that the weather was not favorable. The correct answer is therefore "inclement" which means (of weather) severe. Examples of "inclement weather" are a rain storm, a blizzard, extreme cold etc. Additionally, "tenacious" means determined, persistent, dogged; "destitute" means very poor, without possessions or money; "inert" means stationary, motionless; "aghast" means shocked and horrified.
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