ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

ISEE Lower Level Verbal Reasoning focuses on developing critical reading and verbal skills necessary for success in the ISEE exam.

SynonymsSentence CompletionContext Clues
AnalogiesWord Roots, Prefixes, and SuffixesNuanced Word Choice
Building Vocabulary DailyUnderstanding Instructions and DirectionsExpressing Ideas Clearly
Elimination MethodReading for CluesTime Management
SynonymsSentence CompletionContext CluesAnalogiesWord Roots, Prefixes...Nuanced Word ChoiceBuilding Vocabulary ...Understanding Instru...Expressing Ideas Cle...Elimination MethodReading for CluesTime Management
Practical Applications

Building Vocabulary Daily

Grow Your Vocabulary Every Day

Expanding your vocabulary isn’t just for test day—it helps you understand what you read and express your ideas more clearly. You can grow your vocabulary a little bit, every single day.

Easy Ways to Build Vocabulary

  • Read a lot: Books, articles, comics—anything!
  • Keep a word journal: Write down new words and their meanings.
  • Use new words: Try using new words in your writing and conversation.

Real-Life Impact

A bigger vocabulary helps you communicate better with friends, teachers, and family, and helps you understand what’s happening in the world.

Examples

  • Learning a new word from a book and then using it in a classroom discussion.

  • Hearing a word on TV, looking it up, and teaching it to a friend.

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Understanding Instructions and Directions