ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning

Sharpen your vocabulary and reasoning skills to master the ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning section.

Building a Strong VocabularyMastering Synonym QuestionsSolving Sentence Completion Questions
Using Context Clues EffectivelyRecognizing Word RelationshipsAvoiding Common Pitfalls
Applying Verbal Reasoning to SchoolworkCommunicating Clearly in Everyday LifeUsing Reasoning Skills in Problem Solving
Process of EliminationTime Management TricksReading Carefully and Actively
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Study Strategies

Reading Carefully and Actively

Stay Focused and Attentive

Active reading means paying close attention and thinking about what the question is really asking. Underline keywords, reread sentences, and watch for clue words like 'however' or 'although.'

  • Take a deep breath before each question to reset your focus.
  • Underline or circle important words in the question.
  • Double-check your answers if you have time.

Being an active reader helps you avoid silly mistakes and catch important details.

Examples

  • Noticing the word 'except' and realizing the question wants the opposite answer.

  • Highlighting transition words to understand the flow of the sentence.