Middle Level ISEE Practice Test - Chapter 22 - Verbal Reasoning

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Middle Level ISEE Practice Test focuses on Verbal Reasoning through two question types: Synonyms and Sentence Completion. The Synonyms part presents capitalized vocabulary and four choices, requiring selection of the closest meaning. The Sentence Completion part uses sentences with a single blank followed by four options, asking for the word that best completes the overall meaning. The test is timed at 20 minutes and uses an answer document for marking selected responses.

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Section 1: Verbal Reasoning

Part One – Synonyms

Part Two – Sentence Completion

Chapter 22 Middle Level ISEE Practice Test 􀁮 VR | Section 1
Verbal Reasoning | | | --- | --- | 40 Questions Time: 20 Minutes This section is divided into two parts that contain two different types of questions. As soon as you have completed Part One, answer the questions in Part Two. You may write in your test booklet. For each answer you select, fill in the corresponding circle on your answer document. Part One – Synonyms Each question in Part One consists of a word in capital letters followed by four answer choices. Select the one word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. SAMPLE QUESTION: Sample Answer TRUTH: (A) dread (B) marriage (C) reality (D) relevance Go on to the next page. 59 8 | Cracking the SSAT & ISEE VR 􀁮 Part Two – Sentence Completion Each question in Part Two is made up of a sentence with one blank. Each blank indicates that a word is missing. The sentence is followed by four answer choices. Select the word that best completes the meaning of the sentence as a whole. SAMPLE QUESTIONS: Sample Answer The question was so-------that the best student in class got it wrong. (A) coarse (B) difficult (C) funny (D) long STOP. Do not go on until told to do so. Middle Level ISEE Practice Test 59 9 􀁮 VR Part One – Synonyms Directions: Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters. 1. UNUSUAL: (A) friendly (B) happy (C) new (D) peculiar 2. ASSISTANCE: (A) call (B) disability (C) service (D) teaching 3. REALITY: (A) dream (B) fact (C) rarity (D) security 4. DIMINUTION: (A) assessment (B) leniency (C) reduction (D) restitution 5. CONTENTED: (A) diplomatic (B) disgusted (C) mammoth (D) satisfied 6. BOUND: (A) badgered (B) confused (C) obliged (D) relieved 7. FALTER: (A) drop (B) hesitate (C) question (D) replenish 8. CONTAINED: (A) eliminated (B) held (C) raging (D) wooden 9. REVERE: (A) disdain (B) esteem (C) faith (D) reliance 10. DILIGENT: (A) defensive (B) hardworking (C) lazy (D) obsessive Go on to the next page. 6 00 | Cracking the SSAT & ISEE VR 11. DETRIMENTAL: (A) harmful (B) knowledgeable (C) tentative (D) worrisome 12. VOW: (A) argue (B) claim (C) please (D) pledge 13. ASPIRATION: (A) breath (B) hope (C) injury (D) trend 14. BASHFUL: (A) argumentative (B) serious (C) shy (D) tolerant 15. SINISTER: (A) elderly (B) erratic (C) uncomfortable (D) wicked 􀁮 16. DISCLOSE: (A) hide (B) remove (C) reveal (D) undress 17. CONGEAL: (A) coagulate (B) help (C) recede (D) weaken 18. INUNDATE: (A) enter (B) flood (C) migrate (D) strive 19. STEADFAST: (A) constant (B) optional (C) quick (D) restful 20. RUTHLESS: (A) counterfeit (B) unofficial (C) unsparing (D) victorious Go on to the next page. Middle Level ISEE Practice Test 6 01 􀁮 VR Part Two – Sentence Completion Directions: Select the word that best completes the sentence. 21. Myron was able to remain completely-------; he never took sides in any of the disagreements around the house. (A) biased (B) interested (C) neutral (D) thoughtful 22. Since the great drought left the soil completely useless, the people of that country were forced to-------food from other countries. (A) export (B) import (C) report on (D) sell 23. Because he was annoyed by even the smallest grammatical error, Mr. Jones reviewed all the students’ papers-------before grading them. (A) crudely (B) helplessly (C) inefficiently (D) meticulously 24. Eric doesn’t merely dislike racism; he-------it. (A) abhors (B) moderates (C) questions (D) studies 25. Sharon’s anger was too great: David simply could not-------her with his charm. (A) irritate (B) manipulate (C) pacify (D) terrify 26. Even though th

FAQs

What are the two parts included in the Verbal Reasoning section?

The Verbal Reasoning section is divided into Part One (Synonyms) and Part Two (Sentence Completion).

How does Part One (Synonyms) work?

Each question shows a capitalized word and four answer choices. Choose the one word with the most nearly same meaning.

How does Part Two (Sentence Completion) work?

Each question provides a sentence with one blank and four choices. Select the word that best completes the sentence’s meaning as a whole.

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