ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning

ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning focuses on enhancing students' verbal skills through critical reading and vocabulary exercises.

SynonymsSentence CompletionContext Clues
Nuanced Word MeaningsAnalogiesMultiple-Meaning Words
Building a Strong VocabularyReading CriticallyCommunicating Clearly
Process of EliminationTime ManagementReading for Clues
SynonymsSentence CompletionContext CluesNuanced Word Meaning...AnalogiesMultiple-Meaning Wor...Building a Strong Vo...Reading CriticallyCommunicating Clearl...Process of Eliminati...Time ManagementReading for Clues
Basic Concepts

Sentence Completion

How Sentence Completion Works

Sentence completion questions ask you to choose the best word or words to fill in blanks, making the sentence complete and meaningful. These questions test your ability to understand context and use vocabulary knowledge.

Steps for Solving Sentence Completions

  1. Read the entire sentence carefully.
  2. Look for clues in the sentence that hint at the meaning.
  3. Predict the kind of word that should go in the blank.
  4. Check every answer choice to see which one fits best.

Why It’s Useful

This skill helps you make sense of new words when you read books or articles and choose the right words in your own writing.

Real-World Application

Filling in blanks correctly can help you understand instructions, articles, and even game directions!

Examples

  • The shy kitten hid under the bed because it was feeling _____. (Answer: nervous)

  • After the storm, the sky was clear and _____. (Answer: bright)

In a Nutshell

Sentence completion tests your ability to use context clues to find the right word.

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Context Clues