SSAT Elementary Level Reading

A friendly introduction to reading comprehension skills for the SSAT Elementary Level.

Understanding Main IdeasFinding DetailsUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Making InferencesIdentifying Author's PurposeSequencing Events
Reading for Fun and LearningUsing Reading Skills in Everyday LifeSharing What You Read
Skimming and ScanningAnswering Multiple-Choice Questions
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Study Strategies

Answering Multiple-Choice Questions

Choosing the Best Answer

On the SSAT, most reading questions are multiple-choice. Read each question and all the answer choices before picking one. Eliminate answers that don't make sense to improve your chances of choosing the correct one.

Tips for Success

  • Read the question carefully
  • Cross out answers you know are wrong
  • Go back to the passage to double-check

Practice

Try practicing with sample questions to get comfortable with the format!

Examples

  • Crossing out two answers that don’t fit before choosing between the last two.

  • Rereading the passage section before picking your answer.