Context Clues for Completion - ISEE Middle Level: Verbal Reasoning
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Choose the word that fits: "The soup was ______, lacking salt and flavor." (bland, savory)
Choose the word that fits: "The soup was ______, lacking salt and flavor." (bland, savory)
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bland. Lacking salt and flavor indicates a word meaning tasteless or dull, contrasting with flavorful or appetizing.
bland. Lacking salt and flavor indicates a word meaning tasteless or dull, contrasting with flavorful or appetizing.
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Choose the word that fits: "Because it was ______, the plan changed from day to day." (flexible, rigid)
Choose the word that fits: "Because it was ______, the plan changed from day to day." (flexible, rigid)
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flexible. Changing from day to day suggests a word meaning adaptable or changeable, opposite to stiff or unyielding.
flexible. Changing from day to day suggests a word meaning adaptable or changeable, opposite to stiff or unyielding.
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Choose the word that fits: "He was ______ about arriving early; he checked the clock repeatedly." (punctual, anxious)
Choose the word that fits: "He was ______ about arriving early; he checked the clock repeatedly." (punctual, anxious)
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anxious. Checking the clock repeatedly implies worry or eagerness about timing, rather than simply being on time.
anxious. Checking the clock repeatedly implies worry or eagerness about timing, rather than simply being on time.
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Which option best completes: "The scientist was ______, refusing to accept claims without proof." (skeptical, gullible)
Which option best completes: "The scientist was ______, refusing to accept claims without proof." (skeptical, gullible)
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skeptical. Refusing claims without proof indicates doubt or disbelief, contrasting with easily accepting without evidence.
skeptical. Refusing claims without proof indicates doubt or disbelief, contrasting with easily accepting without evidence.
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Choose the word that fits: "The instructions were ______, so even beginners could follow them." (clear, obscure)
Choose the word that fits: "The instructions were ______, so even beginners could follow them." (clear, obscure)
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clear. Beginners following easily suggests a word meaning easy to understand, opposite to unclear or confusing.
clear. Beginners following easily suggests a word meaning easy to understand, opposite to unclear or confusing.
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Which word best completes: "The room was ______ after the storm; water covered the floor." (parched, flooded)
Which word best completes: "The room was ______ after the storm; water covered the floor." (parched, flooded)
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flooded. Water covering the floor after a storm implies a word meaning overflowed with water, contrasting with dry or arid.
flooded. Water covering the floor after a storm implies a word meaning overflowed with water, contrasting with dry or arid.
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Choose the word that fits: "Her ______ apology sounded sincere and heartfelt." (contrite, arrogant)
Choose the word that fits: "Her ______ apology sounded sincere and heartfelt." (contrite, arrogant)
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contrite. A sincere and heartfelt apology suggests remorse or regret, opposite to proud or unapologetic.
contrite. A sincere and heartfelt apology suggests remorse or regret, opposite to proud or unapologetic.
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Which word best completes: "He spoke in a ______ voice, barely loud enough to hear." (booming, hushed)
Which word best completes: "He spoke in a ______ voice, barely loud enough to hear." (booming, hushed)
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hushed. Barely loud enough to hear indicates a quiet or subdued voice, contrasting with loud or resounding.
hushed. Barely loud enough to hear indicates a quiet or subdued voice, contrasting with loud or resounding.
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Choose the word that fits: "The athlete was ______; she never missed a practice." (dedicated, indifferent)
Choose the word that fits: "The athlete was ______; she never missed a practice." (dedicated, indifferent)
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dedicated. Never missing practice implies commitment or devotion, opposite to uninterested or unconcerned.
dedicated. Never missing practice implies commitment or devotion, opposite to uninterested or unconcerned.
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What is an inference context clue, and how does it help determine meaning?
What is an inference context clue, and how does it help determine meaning?
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Meaning inferred from the situation, tone, and outcomes. Inference clues require deducing the word's meaning from the overall context, including surrounding details and implications.
Meaning inferred from the situation, tone, and outcomes. Inference clues require deducing the word's meaning from the overall context, including surrounding details and implications.
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Which word best completes: "The evidence was ______, leaving no doubt about what happened." (conclusive, ambiguous)
Which word best completes: "The evidence was ______, leaving no doubt about what happened." (conclusive, ambiguous)
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conclusive. Leaving no doubt suggests definitive or decisive evidence, contrasting with unclear or uncertain.
conclusive. Leaving no doubt suggests definitive or decisive evidence, contrasting with unclear or uncertain.
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Choose the word that fits: "His answer was ______; it avoided the question and gave no details." (vague, precise)
Choose the word that fits: "His answer was ______; it avoided the question and gave no details." (vague, precise)
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vague. Avoiding the question with no details implies unclear or indefinite, opposite to exact or specific.
vague. Avoiding the question with no details implies unclear or indefinite, opposite to exact or specific.
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Which word best completes: "The teacher was ______, praising effort and offering helpful feedback." (encouraging, harsh)
Which word best completes: "The teacher was ______, praising effort and offering helpful feedback." (encouraging, harsh)
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encouraging. Praising effort and giving feedback suggests supportive or motivating, contrasting with severe or critical.
encouraging. Praising effort and giving feedback suggests supportive or motivating, contrasting with severe or critical.
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Choose the word that fits: "The old bridge looked ______, as if it might collapse." (sturdy, precarious)
Choose the word that fits: "The old bridge looked ______, as if it might collapse." (sturdy, precarious)
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precarious. Looking like it might collapse implies unstable or risky, opposite to strong or stable.
precarious. Looking like it might collapse implies unstable or risky, opposite to strong or stable.
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Which word best completes: "She was ______ with her time, donating hours to help others." (generous, miserly)
Which word best completes: "She was ______ with her time, donating hours to help others." (generous, miserly)
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generous. Donating hours to help others suggests giving freely, contrasting with stingy or selfish.
generous. Donating hours to help others suggests giving freely, contrasting with stingy or selfish.
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Choose the word that fits: "The child was ______, asking questions nonstop." (curious, apathetic)
Choose the word that fits: "The child was ______, asking questions nonstop." (curious, apathetic)
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curious. Asking questions nonstop implies eager to learn or inquisitive, opposite to indifferent or uninterested.
curious. Asking questions nonstop implies eager to learn or inquisitive, opposite to indifferent or uninterested.
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Which word best completes: "The author’s tone was ______, full of grief and longing." (melancholy, jubilant)
Which word best completes: "The author’s tone was ______, full of grief and longing." (melancholy, jubilant)
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melancholy. Full of grief and longing suggests sad or sorrowful, contrasting with joyful or celebratory.
melancholy. Full of grief and longing suggests sad or sorrowful, contrasting with joyful or celebratory.
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What is an example context clue that uses an example list to reveal meaning?
What is an example context clue that uses an example list to reveal meaning?
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Specific instances introduced by “for example” or “such as”. Example clues list specific instances that illustrate the meaning of the unfamiliar word through concrete details.
Specific instances introduced by “for example” or “such as”. Example clues list specific instances that illustrate the meaning of the unfamiliar word through concrete details.
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Choose the word that fits: "The schedule was ______; it could not be changed." (fixed, tentative)
Choose the word that fits: "The schedule was ______; it could not be changed." (fixed, tentative)
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fixed. Unable to be changed implies set or permanent, opposite to provisional or uncertain.
fixed. Unable to be changed implies set or permanent, opposite to provisional or uncertain.
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Which word best completes: "After many delays, the students grew ______ and began to complain." (impatient, content)
Which word best completes: "After many delays, the students grew ______ and began to complain." (impatient, content)
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impatient. Growing to complain after delays suggests restless or eager for progress, contrasting with satisfied or pleased.
impatient. Growing to complain after delays suggests restless or eager for progress, contrasting with satisfied or pleased.
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Which word best completes the sentence: "Her ______ remarks calmed the angry crowd." (soothing, caustic)
Which word best completes the sentence: "Her ______ remarks calmed the angry crowd." (soothing, caustic)
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soothing. The context of calming an angry crowd suggests a word meaning calming or pacifying, contrasting with something irritating.
soothing. The context of calming an angry crowd suggests a word meaning calming or pacifying, contrasting with something irritating.
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Which word best completes the sentence: "The comedian was ______; every joke was sharp and biting." (witty, insipid)
Which word best completes the sentence: "The comedian was ______; every joke was sharp and biting." (witty, insipid)
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witty. Describing jokes as sharp and biting implies a word meaning clever and humorous, opposite to dull or boring.
witty. Describing jokes as sharp and biting implies a word meaning clever and humorous, opposite to dull or boring.
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What is an example of a synonym context clue that suggests a similar-meaning word nearby?
What is an example of a synonym context clue that suggests a similar-meaning word nearby?
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A nearby word or phrase with the same meaning. Synonym clues provide a word or phrase nearby that shares the same meaning, helping to clarify the unfamiliar term.
A nearby word or phrase with the same meaning. Synonym clues provide a word or phrase nearby that shares the same meaning, helping to clarify the unfamiliar term.
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What is an example of an antonym context clue that signals an opposite meaning?
What is an example of an antonym context clue that signals an opposite meaning?
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A contrast signaled by “but,” “however,” or “instead”. Antonym clues use contrasting words or phrases to imply the opposite meaning, aiding in deducing the unknown word.
A contrast signaled by “but,” “however,” or “instead”. Antonym clues use contrasting words or phrases to imply the opposite meaning, aiding in deducing the unknown word.
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What is an example of a definition context clue that directly explains an unfamiliar word?
What is an example of a definition context clue that directly explains an unfamiliar word?
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A restatement using “that is,” “meaning,” or parentheses. This type of clue explicitly defines the word by rephrasing it in simpler terms within the sentence.
A restatement using “that is,” “meaning,” or parentheses. This type of clue explicitly defines the word by rephrasing it in simpler terms within the sentence.
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