ISEE Sentence Completion 2

Question 1

The scientist's _______ approach meant she tested every hypothesis multiple times before drawing conclusions.

Accepted Answer

meticulous

Answer

"Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail, matching repeated testing.

Question 2

Although the movie received _______ reviews from critics, audiences found it boring and dull.

Accepted Answer

glowing

Answer

"Although" signals contrast, so positive "glowing" reviews oppose the bored audience.

Question 3

The volcano had been _______ for centuries, so residents were shocked when it suddenly erupted.

Accepted Answer

dormant

Answer

"Dormant" means inactive, which explains the surprise at a sudden eruption.

Question 4

Her _______ for languages allowed her to learn French, Spanish, and Mandarin within a few years.

Accepted Answer

aptitude

Answer

"Aptitude" means a natural ability, fitting someone who learns languages quickly.

Question 5

The old bridge was so _______ that engineers closed it before it could collapse.

Accepted Answer

rickety

Answer

"Rickety" means unstable and likely to break, justifying the closure.

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