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
Basic Concepts

Sentence Completion

Completing Sentences with the Right Words

Sentence completion questions ask you to pick the word that best fits in a blank space in a sentence. These questions check if you understand how different words work in context.

Steps for Success

  1. Read the whole sentence, not just the blank.
  2. Look for clues in the sentence, like words that show contrast (but, however) or agreement (also, and).
  3. Try out each answer choice in the blank to see which makes the most sense.

Why It Matters

This skill helps you in real life when you're writing stories, essays, or even emails, because you need to choose the best words to clearly express your ideas.

Examples

  • The cat was so ___ that it slept all day. (Answer: lazy)

  • After the rain stopped, the sky became ___. (Answer: clear)

In a Nutshell

Sentence completion checks if you can choose the most appropriate word for a given context.

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Context Clues