Nouns in One-Blank Sentences - ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning
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Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Nobody is perfect; we all have our own .
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Nobody is perfect; we all have our own .
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"Foible" means a personal imperfection or shortcoming. "Mendicant" means a beggar or vagabond. "Jargon" is a dialect or invented language. "Genre" means a type or category. "Dictum" means a saying or a proverb.
"Foible" means a personal imperfection or shortcoming. "Mendicant" means a beggar or vagabond. "Jargon" is a dialect or invented language. "Genre" means a type or category. "Dictum" means a saying or a proverb.
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Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
to you Bill! You really did well on the vocabulary portion of the exam.
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence. to you Bill! You really did well on the vocabulary portion of the exam.
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"Kudos" means congratulations or praise. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Edict" means a pronouncement or order. "Acumen" means ability to understand or reason, acuity, or ingenuity. "Maxim" means a saying or a proverb.
"Kudos" means congratulations or praise. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Edict" means a pronouncement or order. "Acumen" means ability to understand or reason, acuity, or ingenuity. "Maxim" means a saying or a proverb.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
“How dare you question the of my brother—he is always honest!”
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
“How dare you question the of my brother—he is always honest!”
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"Probity" means honesty or integrity. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity . "Guile" means slyness or cleverness. "Efficacy" means effectiveness or productiveness. "Anachronism" means error in time placement.
"Probity" means honesty or integrity. "Philanthropy" means charity or generosity . "Guile" means slyness or cleverness. "Efficacy" means effectiveness or productiveness. "Anachronism" means error in time placement.
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Because of her faith in her to do well in graduate school, Julie had already began to make plans for after graduation.
Because of her faith in her to do well in graduate school, Julie had already began to make plans for after graduation.
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This question asks for a word that means that Julie had the ability to do well. The word closest in meaning to ability is competence.
This question asks for a word that means that Julie had the ability to do well. The word closest in meaning to ability is competence.
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Neuropsychologists have a doctorate degree and in studying the brain.
Neuropsychologists have a doctorate degree and in studying the brain.
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People with doctorate degrees have had a large amount of education and knowledge. This would mean that they have an expertise in studying the brain. (The prefix "neuro" means brain).
People with doctorate degrees have had a large amount of education and knowledge. This would mean that they have an expertise in studying the brain. (The prefix "neuro" means brain).
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The executive officer sometimes forgot how many were made available to his department; this led him to be unfairly impatient with the slowness of other groups that had far fewer employees and supplies.
The executive officer sometimes forgot how many were made available to his department; this led him to be unfairly impatient with the slowness of other groups that had far fewer employees and supplies.
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The parallel in this sentence is between the man things that the officer has and the “far fewer employees and supplies” available to the other groups. Note also that the sentence implies that he is impatient because the other groups are not as efficient as his group, which apparently is better endowed. Resources are those materials and people available for someone to accomplish a given task. This is the best option for this sentence, as all the other options are too specific.
The parallel in this sentence is between the man things that the officer has and the “far fewer employees and supplies” available to the other groups. Note also that the sentence implies that he is impatient because the other groups are not as efficient as his group, which apparently is better endowed. Resources are those materials and people available for someone to accomplish a given task. This is the best option for this sentence, as all the other options are too specific.
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In praise of the speaker’s talk, the crowd gave him a resounding .
In praise of the speaker’s talk, the crowd gave him a resounding .
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The two key words in this sentence are “praise” and “resounding.” The sentence implies that the crowd greatly praised the speaker. When someone gives an “ovation,” he or she does just that. Often this signifies that the praise is in the way of applause. We often speak of “standing ovations” when a crowd stands up at the end of a show in order to applaud. Do not be tricked by “ovulation,” which has nothing to do with this sentence. That word has to do with the release of an egg in the female reproductive system.
The two key words in this sentence are “praise” and “resounding.” The sentence implies that the crowd greatly praised the speaker. When someone gives an “ovation,” he or she does just that. Often this signifies that the praise is in the way of applause. We often speak of “standing ovations” when a crowd stands up at the end of a show in order to applaud. Do not be tricked by “ovulation,” which has nothing to do with this sentence. That word has to do with the release of an egg in the female reproductive system.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The tropical storm proved to be a(n) when it hit the east coast of Florida and caused flooding and massive damage.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
The tropical storm proved to be a(n) when it hit the east coast of Florida and caused flooding and massive damage.
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A "juggernaut" is a large, overpowering, and destructive force.
A "juggernaut" is a large, overpowering, and destructive force.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Usually an extremely outgoing person, Shawn surprised his friends at the party with his timidity and .
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Usually an extremely outgoing person, Shawn surprised his friends at the party with his timidity and .
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The sentence contrasts Shawn’s usual outgoing personality with his surprising timidity and some other quality. As that other quality is similar to timidity and opposite to outgoing the correct answer is “aloofness” which relates to the quality of being distant or reserved. Jubilation describes extreme happiness; gregarious is a synonym for outgoing; energy obviously could not be correct; brevity describes something short-lived or brief.
The sentence contrasts Shawn’s usual outgoing personality with his surprising timidity and some other quality. As that other quality is similar to timidity and opposite to outgoing the correct answer is “aloofness” which relates to the quality of being distant or reserved. Jubilation describes extreme happiness; gregarious is a synonym for outgoing; energy obviously could not be correct; brevity describes something short-lived or brief.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Much of the audience was pleased with Jennifer's , saying that it was a great introduction to the forum.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Much of the audience was pleased with Jennifer's , saying that it was a great introduction to the forum.
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The second half of the sentence tells us that Jennifer gave some kind of introduction. "Preamble" is the answer choice that means an introductory statement.
The second half of the sentence tells us that Jennifer gave some kind of introduction. "Preamble" is the answer choice that means an introductory statement.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Despite Katie's usual , the new boss did not trust her and thought she was insincere.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Despite Katie's usual , the new boss did not trust her and thought she was insincere.
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"Despite" is a word that tells us that the first half of the sentence is going to contradict or qualify the second half. So we need a word that means the opposite of "insincere," which would be "sincere" or "honest." Another word for honest is "candor."
"Despite" is a word that tells us that the first half of the sentence is going to contradict or qualify the second half. So we need a word that means the opposite of "insincere," which would be "sincere" or "honest." Another word for honest is "candor."
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The light rainfall left the wooden rowboat glistening, the water giving a slight reflective on the oars stacked on its sides.
The light rainfall left the wooden rowboat glistening, the water giving a slight reflective on the oars stacked on its sides.
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We can infer that because the rainfall left the rowboat "glistening" and that the noun that will go in the blank will be described by the adjectives "slight" and "reflective," we need to pick out a word that has something to do with shininess, and in particular, slight shininess. While "color" may look like a potentially correct answer, it wouldn't make sense in the blank, because the sentence isn't talking about "color," but shininess. "Sheen," however, is a noun that means "a soft luster on a surface," and because "sheen" best describes the slight shininess that the rowboat acquires after being rained on, "sheen" is the correct answer.
We can infer that because the rainfall left the rowboat "glistening" and that the noun that will go in the blank will be described by the adjectives "slight" and "reflective," we need to pick out a word that has something to do with shininess, and in particular, slight shininess. While "color" may look like a potentially correct answer, it wouldn't make sense in the blank, because the sentence isn't talking about "color," but shininess. "Sheen," however, is a noun that means "a soft luster on a surface," and because "sheen" best describes the slight shininess that the rowboat acquires after being rained on, "sheen" is the correct answer.
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Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The government was held in until the issue of healthcare was resolved.
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The government was held in until the issue of healthcare was resolved.
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The choice that makes the most sense is abeyance: a temporary state of suspended action.
The choice that makes the most sense is abeyance: a temporary state of suspended action.
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Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The assassination of the country’s political leaders led to a period of and turmoil.
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The assassination of the country’s political leaders led to a period of and turmoil.
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The choice that makes the most sense is anarchy: a state of disorder due to the absence of a governing body.
The choice that makes the most sense is anarchy: a state of disorder due to the absence of a governing body.
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Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The of the mind seems to wane significantly after a child has passed a certain age.
Select the answer choice that best completes the blank in the sentence.
The of the mind seems to wane significantly after a child has passed a certain age.
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The choice that makes the most sense is plasticity: ability to be easily shaped or molded.
The choice that makes the most sense is plasticity: ability to be easily shaped or molded.
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Pick the word that best completes the sentence
The doctor was stumped: he had no idea what the was for this particular snake bite.
Pick the word that best completes the sentence
The doctor was stumped: he had no idea what the was for this particular snake bite.
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An antidote is a subtance which reverses the effect of poisoning—while "antibiotic" is close, in this context, a snake bite releases poison, not bacteria, so the best word is "antidote."
An antidote is a subtance which reverses the effect of poisoning—while "antibiotic" is close, in this context, a snake bite releases poison, not bacteria, so the best word is "antidote."
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Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
Political scientists will debate for years to come about whether Barack Obama's healthcare was the best solution.
Pick the best word to complete the sentence.
Political scientists will debate for years to come about whether Barack Obama's healthcare was the best solution.
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Based on the verb in the sentence, this word needs to be singular—so although policy and legislation might make sense based solely on meaning, reform is the best answer.
Based on the verb in the sentence, this word needs to be singular—so although policy and legislation might make sense based solely on meaning, reform is the best answer.
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Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Given her reputation as a lifelong , we were all surprised to see Mrs. Tennyson at the county fair.
Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.
Given her reputation as a lifelong , we were all surprised to see Mrs. Tennyson at the county fair.
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Under certain circumstances you might be surprised to find a skeptic (if she were skeptical about whether a fair could be fun), a refugee (if she were fleeing from carnies), or a busybody (if her busyness was of a type that would keep her from having time to go to a fair), but the best fit here is "recluse"—someone who would rarely want to be out in public.
Under certain circumstances you might be surprised to find a skeptic (if she were skeptical about whether a fair could be fun), a refugee (if she were fleeing from carnies), or a busybody (if her busyness was of a type that would keep her from having time to go to a fair), but the best fit here is "recluse"—someone who would rarely want to be out in public.
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Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Using her mother's , Sandra knew her teenage son wasn't being completely honest with her.
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Using her mother's , Sandra knew her teenage son wasn't being completely honest with her.
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"Intuition" means insight or instinct. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Eloquence" means skillful way with words or speech. "Belligerence" means aggresiveness or hostility. "Apathy" means an uncaring attitude or lack of caring.
"Intuition" means insight or instinct. "Chagrin" means displeasure or annoyance. "Eloquence" means skillful way with words or speech. "Belligerence" means aggresiveness or hostility. "Apathy" means an uncaring attitude or lack of caring.
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Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Robert delivered a warm and heartfelt during Saturday afternoon's funeral.
Answer the following sample question. Select the word or pair of words that most correctly completes the sentence.
Robert delivered a warm and heartfelt during Saturday afternoon's funeral.
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"Eulogy" means tribute or praise. "Censure" means condemnation or denunciation. "Affirmation" means a claim or assurance. "Hyperbole" means exaggeration or embellishment. "Maxim" means a saying or proverb.
"Eulogy" means tribute or praise. "Censure" means condemnation or denunciation. "Affirmation" means a claim or assurance. "Hyperbole" means exaggeration or embellishment. "Maxim" means a saying or proverb.
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