Sentence Completions: Parts of Speech - ISEE Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
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Someone who supports their country indefatigably is said to be highly .
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Someone who supports their country indefatigably is said to be highly .
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The key to solving this sentence is to know the meaning of the word “indefatigable.” It means untiring, relentless, so someone who supports their country relentlessly or constantly could reasonably be said to be highly “patriotic.” Being “patriotic” means having pride or great love for one’s country. To provide further help, “treasonous” and “traitorous” are synonyms of one another; both words describe someone who betrays a cause. Additionally, “itinerant” means nomadic, wandering.
The key to solving this sentence is to know the meaning of the word “indefatigable.” It means untiring, relentless, so someone who supports their country relentlessly or constantly could reasonably be said to be highly “patriotic.” Being “patriotic” means having pride or great love for one’s country. To provide further help, “treasonous” and “traitorous” are synonyms of one another; both words describe someone who betrays a cause. Additionally, “itinerant” means nomadic, wandering.
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people lack a certain pigment in their skin and as a result have very unusual skin color.
Sentence completions: Fill in the blank(s) to complete the sentence. people lack a certain pigment in their skin and as a result have very unusual skin color.
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People who lack pigmentation in their skin are called “albino.” An “albino” human is usually very white in skin color. To provide further help, “Inuit” is a tribe of people native to Alaska and Northern Canada; “pious” means devout, very religious; “nomadic” means wandering, without a home; “aboriginal” means native peoples.
People who lack pigmentation in their skin are called “albino.” An “albino” human is usually very white in skin color. To provide further help, “Inuit” is a tribe of people native to Alaska and Northern Canada; “pious” means devout, very religious; “nomadic” means wandering, without a home; “aboriginal” means native peoples.
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It is likely that she was at the moment of impact because she seemed to act to try and defend herself.
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It is likely that she was at the moment of impact because she seemed to act to try and defend herself.
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The author tells us that the subject of this sentence acted to try to defend herself at the moment of impact; this suggests she must have been awake, and aware of what was going on. The subject could therefore be said to be “conscious.” To provide further help, “unconscious” means asleep or not aware; “somnambulant” means sleep-walking; “tenable” means reasonable or able to be maintained, whereas “untenable” means not able to be maintained.
The author tells us that the subject of this sentence acted to try to defend herself at the moment of impact; this suggests she must have been awake, and aware of what was going on. The subject could therefore be said to be “conscious.” To provide further help, “unconscious” means asleep or not aware; “somnambulant” means sleep-walking; “tenable” means reasonable or able to be maintained, whereas “untenable” means not able to be maintained.
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The Christmas lights were impossible to disentangle; we spent hours trying to get them unraveled.
The Christmas lights were impossible to disentangle; we spent hours trying to get them unraveled.
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From the context of the sentence, we know that the lights were tangled. We need a word that means the same as "tangled," which is "convoluted."
From the context of the sentence, we know that the lights were tangled. We need a word that means the same as "tangled," which is "convoluted."
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The whole cast of the play was before the show; there was so much to be done, and they were running out of time.
The whole cast of the play was before the show; there was so much to be done, and they were running out of time.
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The cast had a lot to do in a little time, so they would most likely be "frantic."
The cast had a lot to do in a little time, so they would most likely be "frantic."
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The measures that were taken to prevent flooding in the basement seemed to be overkill.
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The measures that were taken to prevent flooding in the basement seemed to be overkill.
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The key to this sentence is the word overkill that indicates excess measures were taken; this means they were most likely "drastic" or exaggerated measures. The other words mean the following: "miniscule" is tiny; "concrete" is finite; "subtle" is barely noticeable; and "sublime" is awe-inspiring.
The key to this sentence is the word overkill that indicates excess measures were taken; this means they were most likely "drastic" or exaggerated measures. The other words mean the following: "miniscule" is tiny; "concrete" is finite; "subtle" is barely noticeable; and "sublime" is awe-inspiring.
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Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The student was to speaking out in class and found it hard to restrain herself from being so outspoken.
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The student was to speaking out in class and found it hard to restrain herself from being so outspoken.
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Since the student was outspoken, it means that she's likely, or "prone," to speak out in class. The other incorrect answer choices mean the following: "earnest" is to be sincere; "moved" is to be affected; "disinclined" is to be discouraged; and "deft" is to be skilled.
Since the student was outspoken, it means that she's likely, or "prone," to speak out in class. The other incorrect answer choices mean the following: "earnest" is to be sincere; "moved" is to be affected; "disinclined" is to be discouraged; and "deft" is to be skilled.
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Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The wait at the doctor's office seemed extremely lengthy and nearly to the young child who was antsy to play outside.
Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The wait at the doctor's office seemed extremely lengthy and nearly to the young child who was antsy to play outside.
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Since the wait was lengthy, this indicates that from the child's perspective, it seemed "infinite" or never-ending. The other answer choices mean the following: "robust" means healthy; "subtle" means delicate; "cursory" means quick, and "momentary" means fast.
Since the wait was lengthy, this indicates that from the child's perspective, it seemed "infinite" or never-ending. The other answer choices mean the following: "robust" means healthy; "subtle" means delicate; "cursory" means quick, and "momentary" means fast.
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Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The knitting pattern that was needed to create the matching mittens and hat was difficult to master, even for expert knitters.
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The knitting pattern that was needed to create the matching mittens and hat was difficult to master, even for expert knitters.
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The word difficult indicates that the pattern was most likely complex and "intricate" in nature. "Rugged" is rough; "fixed" is held in place; "illustrative" is explanatory; and "frail" is dainty.
The word difficult indicates that the pattern was most likely complex and "intricate" in nature. "Rugged" is rough; "fixed" is held in place; "illustrative" is explanatory; and "frail" is dainty.
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Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.
The circumstances required that the family seek shelter in their basement from the treacherous storm.
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The circumstances required that the family seek shelter in their basement from the treacherous storm.
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Due to the violent nature of the storm, the circumstances are probably "dire" or alarming. The circumstances are not as likely "irrational" or unreasonable; "creditable" or praiseworthy; "peculiar" or odd; or "unfathomable" or not easily understood.
Due to the violent nature of the storm, the circumstances are probably "dire" or alarming. The circumstances are not as likely "irrational" or unreasonable; "creditable" or praiseworthy; "peculiar" or odd; or "unfathomable" or not easily understood.
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He was lost in his own thoughts and totally to the carnage going on around him.
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He was lost in his own thoughts and totally to the carnage going on around him.
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The author of this sentence tells us that the subject was lost in his thoughts and not paying attention to the world around him. This means he was “oblivious.” To provide further help, “considerate” means thoughtful about the feelings of others; “demanding” means tough, exacting; “nonsensical” means ridiculous or irrational; “intimidating” means scary.
The author of this sentence tells us that the subject was lost in his thoughts and not paying attention to the world around him. This means he was “oblivious.” To provide further help, “considerate” means thoughtful about the feelings of others; “demanding” means tough, exacting; “nonsensical” means ridiculous or irrational; “intimidating” means scary.
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Dinosaurs were creatures that existed before the beginning of written history.
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Dinosaurs were creatures that existed before the beginning of written history.
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Because dinosaurs existed before the beginnings of written history, we call them “prehistoric.” Where the prefix "pre-" means coming before. To provide further help, “antiquated” means old or ancient and could be used to describe dinosaurs, but does not fully capture the significance of “written history;” “fictional” means not true; “phony” means fake.
Because dinosaurs existed before the beginnings of written history, we call them “prehistoric.” Where the prefix "pre-" means coming before. To provide further help, “antiquated” means old or ancient and could be used to describe dinosaurs, but does not fully capture the significance of “written history;” “fictional” means not true; “phony” means fake.
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The House of Representatives holds elections every two years and this occasion allows the American people to hold their representatives to greater levels of accountability.
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The House of Representatives holds elections every two years and this occasion allows the American people to hold their representatives to greater levels of accountability.
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The sentence tells us that this occasion occurs every two years. Something that occurs every two years is described as“biennial.” To provide further help, “annual” means occuring every year; a “centennial” is a one-hundred year anniversary; a “memorial” is something constructed to remember something or someone; “fraternal” means brotherly.
The sentence tells us that this occasion occurs every two years. Something that occurs every two years is described as“biennial.” To provide further help, “annual” means occuring every year; a “centennial” is a one-hundred year anniversary; a “memorial” is something constructed to remember something or someone; “fraternal” means brotherly.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Ruth asked Jorge to help her solve a particularly problem.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Ruth asked Jorge to help her solve a particularly problem.
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If Ruth is asking for help, the problem must be difficult. "Knotty" means difficult, when applied to a problem or task.
If Ruth is asking for help, the problem must be difficult. "Knotty" means difficult, when applied to a problem or task.
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After days of transferring hundreds of handwritten invoices to a spreadsheet, the intern became bored with the task.
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After days of transferring hundreds of handwritten invoices to a spreadsheet, the intern became bored with the task.
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"Tedious" means dull or monotonous. The intern was bored by working on this one task for days, so the best answer choice is "tedious."
"Tedious" means dull or monotonous. The intern was bored by working on this one task for days, so the best answer choice is "tedious."
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The mentality of some senators becomes all too apparent whenever the United States is agitated towards conflict; how they can forcefully call for young men to be sent to die is always mystifying to me.
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The mentality of some senators becomes all too apparent whenever the United States is agitated towards conflict; how they can forcefully call for young men to be sent to die is always mystifying to me.
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The context of the sentence suggests that the blank word must relate to the quality in some men that makes them call enthusiastically for warfare. We call people like this “bellicose.” To provide further help, “sequential” means occurring in order; “harmonious” means peaceful and agreeable; “menial” means not challenging, unskilled; “pacifying” means calming or soothing.
The context of the sentence suggests that the blank word must relate to the quality in some men that makes them call enthusiastically for warfare. We call people like this “bellicose.” To provide further help, “sequential” means occurring in order; “harmonious” means peaceful and agreeable; “menial” means not challenging, unskilled; “pacifying” means calming or soothing.
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The railroad in Russia runs all the way from Moscow on one side of the continent to Siberia on the other.
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The railroad in Russia runs all the way from Moscow on one side of the continent to Siberia on the other.
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Since the railroad runs all the way across the continent, it can be called “transcontinental.” The prefix "trans_-"_ means across. To provide further help, “propulsion” is force that causes movement to occur; “submersible” means able to be covered with water; “humanitarian” means compassionate and helpful towards one’s fellow man.
Since the railroad runs all the way across the continent, it can be called “transcontinental.” The prefix "trans_-"_ means across. To provide further help, “propulsion” is force that causes movement to occur; “submersible” means able to be covered with water; “humanitarian” means compassionate and helpful towards one’s fellow man.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The quality of the cell membrane allows water, ions, and small molecules to pass through it.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The quality of the cell membrane allows water, ions, and small molecules to pass through it.
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Since the membrane allows liquids and molcules to pass through it, the membrane must have gaps and therefore be porous.
Since the membrane allows liquids and molcules to pass through it, the membrane must have gaps and therefore be porous.
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Sentence Completions: Select the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence.
The public speech tested his skills and his ability to remain calm in front of a large audience.
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The public speech tested his skills and his ability to remain calm in front of a large audience.
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The person who is the subject of the sentence gave a public speech. Delivering a speech to others would test one's "oratory" skills, or speaking skills.
The person who is the subject of the sentence gave a public speech. Delivering a speech to others would test one's "oratory" skills, or speaking skills.
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The clouds indicated that a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town.
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The clouds indicated that a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town.
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The clue here in the sentence's context is that "a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town," and therefore the clouds must be "sinister," or menacing.
The clue here in the sentence's context is that "a terrible thunderstorm was approaching the town," and therefore the clouds must be "sinister," or menacing.
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