34 Verbal Reasoning questions — Part 1: 17 synonym, Part 2: 17 sentence completion — in the ISEE's own four-option format. Every answer is explained, and every question links to its word's full study page.
Which of the following words is a synonym for “predict”?
A — Forecast. “predict” means v. say what will happen before. Study “predict” →
Choose the word that means the same as “anticipate” in the following sentence: The scientists were able to anticipate the results of their experiment based on previous data.
A — predict. “anticipate” means v. to expect, foresee. Study “anticipate” →
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “function” as used in the sentence: The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
A — purpose. “function” means n./v. purpose, work as. Study “function” →
Choose the best synonym for the word “convenient” as used in the context below: “The location was very convenient for accessing public transportation.”
A — easy. “convenient” means adj. easy to use or get. Study “convenient” →
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly the same in meaning as the word in capital letters: GEOGRAPHY.
C — Cartography. “geography” means n. study of Earth''s features. Study “geography” →
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “accommodate”: The hotel manager was willing to accommodate the special requests of the guests.
A — assist. “accommodate” means v. to house or provide for. Study “accommodate” →
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “myth”?
A — Fable. “myth” means n. traditional story, widely held false belief. Study “myth” →
What is a synonym for the word “insist”?
A — Demand. “insist” means v. demand forcefully. Study “insist” →
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “belief”:
A — Trust. “belief” means n. trust, opinion, faith. Study “belief” →
Which word is the closest synonym for “eerie” in the following sentence? “Walking through the abandoned house at night gave me an eerie feeling.”
B — strange. “eerie” means adj. strange, frightening. Study “eerie” →
Select the best synonym for the word “quest” as used in the sentence: Her lifelong quest to discover new lands inspired many explorers.
A — journey. “quest” means n./v. search, seek. Study “quest” →
Choose the synonym for the word “immigrant”:
A — settler. “immigrant” means n. person who moves to another country. Study “immigrant” →
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “context”:
A — Background. “context” means n. surrounding situation. Study “context” →
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “prosper”:
A — succeed. “prosper” means v. to succeed, flourish. Study “prosper” →
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “eclipse”:
A — Obscure. “eclipse” means n./v. blocking of light. Study “eclipse” →
Which of the following words is a synonym for “viewpoint”?
A — Perspective. “viewpoint” means n. perspective, opinion. Study “viewpoint” →
Which word is the best synonym for “diary”?
B — Journal. “diary” means n. a daily written record. Study “diary” →
Pollution is a serious ______ that affects the whole planet.
C — issue. “issue” means n./v. an important topic; to give out. Study “issue” →
The town is famous for its ______ houses built by the early settlers.
A — colonial. “colonial” means adj. relating to colonies. Study “colonial” →
The huge dam can ______ electricity for the whole city.
C — generate. “generate” means v. create, produce. Study “generate” →
His New Year's ______ was to exercise every single morning.
A — resolution. “resolution” means n. firm decision; solving problem. Study “resolution” →
Experienced sailors can ______ a storm by watching the sky.
C — anticipate. “anticipate” means v. to expect, foresee. Study “anticipate” →
Our ______ host made sure that every guest felt welcome.
A — gracious. “gracious” means adj. kind, polite, courteous. Study “gracious” →
The brave journalist worked to ______ the company's secret pollution.
C — expose. “expose” means v. uncover, reveal. Study “expose” →
Her ______ performance earned a standing ovation from the crowd.
A — outstanding. “outstanding” means adj. excellent; unpaid. Study “outstanding” →
In a group of sculptures, the brightly painted statue was particularly ______.
A — conspicuous. “conspicuous” means adj. easily seen or noticed. Study “conspicuous” →
It was ______ to argue with him, since he never changed his mind.
C — futile. “futile” means adj. useless, pointless. Study “futile” →
Powerful engines ______ the rocket high into the sky.
D — propel. “propel” means v. push forward. Study “propel” →
Using ______ reasoning, she formed a general rule from many examples.
A — inductive. “inductive” means adj. based on observing particulars. Study “inductive” →
She was deeply ______ for all the help her friends had given her.
C — grateful. “grateful” means adj. thankful, appreciative. Study “grateful” →
She sent a polite email to ______ a copy of the annual report.
D — request. “request” means v./n. ask for, ask formally. Study “request” →
Price was the deciding ______ in her choice of a new car.
A — factor. “factor” means n. something that influences result. Study “factor” →
Australia lies in the southern ______ of the Earth.
A — hemisphere. “hemisphere” means n. half of a sphere or globe. Study “hemisphere” →
The report of a monster in the lake turned out to be a ______.
A — hoax. “hoax” means n. trick or deception. Study “hoax” →
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No. These are original synonym and sentence-completion questions written from the iSEE Vocab word bank, in the ISEE's own four-option Verbal Reasoning format. No retired or copyrighted ISEE/SSAT questions appear anywhere on this site.
34 — Part 1 is 17 synonym questions, Part 2 is 17 sentence-completion questions, the same roughly-even split the real ISEE Verbal Reasoning section uses.
No. Every Lower Level practice test on this site draws from a disjoint slice of the word bank, so Test 1, Test 2 and every other numbered test at this level use entirely different questions.
Yes. The ISEE gives no penalty for a wrong answer — a blank scores the same as a wrong guess, which is zero — so answer every question even when you have to guess.