SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1191 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CLEVER

Possible Answers:

Intelligent

Sly

Classical

Incapable

Wily

Correct answer:

Intelligent

Explanation:

"Clever" means quick to understand and learn new ideas. "Intelligent," which means intuitive and quick-witted, is the best synonym of "clever."

Incorrect Answers:

"Incapable" means unable to do something.

"Classical" refers to a traditional or long-standing style.

"Wily" means deceitful.

"Sly" involves having cunning and deceitful nature, and is a synonym of "wily."

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: select the word that most closely matches.

Cheerful

Possible Answers:

Sad

Tired

Upset

Unlucky

Happy

Correct answer:

Happy

Explanation:

Cheerful and happy both relate to ones mood being in high spirits. 

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

She was so jubilant she jumped into the air.  

Possible Answers:

None of the above

happy

angry

annoyed

sad

Correct answer:

happy

Explanation:

Both jubliant and happy allow for the sentence to maintain it's meaning. 

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Fearful

Possible Answers:

Scared

Quick

Strong

Bold

Unafraid

Correct answer:

Scared

Explanation:

"Fearful" means afraid or scared.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Disappointed

Possible Answers:

Excited

Cheerful

Respected

Awkward

Displeased

Correct answer:

Displeased

Explanation:

"Disappointed" means displeased.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Angry

Annoying

Lucky

Important

Broken

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

"Furious" is an adjective that means angry, so "angry" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Knowledgeable

Hopeless 

Wealthy 

Forgetful

Hopeful 

Correct answer:

Hopeless 

Explanation:

If you are "despondent," you are feeling sad and without hope, so the correct answer is “hopeless,” a word that means desperateforlorn, or horrendous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "hopeless": someone who is "wealthy" has lots of money; someone who is "forgetful" is not able to remember things well; and someone who is "knowledgeable" is very smart.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ALARMED

Possible Answers:

Saddened

Frightened

Eloquent 

Miserable 

Happy 

Correct answer:

Frightened

Explanation:

"Alarmed" means frightened or scared, so "frightened" is the correct answer. As for the other answers choices, "miserable" means very sad, and "eloquent" means well-spoken.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DISMAL

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Tired

Gloomy

Brilliant

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Gloomy" is the correct answer. "Dismal" means producing a sad feeling in onlookers, and "gloomy" means dark and producing a sad feeling in onlookers. For example, one might say, "The gloomy old house was falling apart because it had been abandoned."

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ASSURED

Possible Answers:

Phenomenal 

Caused 

Resistant 

Bare 

Confident 

Correct answer:

Confident 

Explanation:

If you feel "assured," you feel confident, so "confident" is the correct answer. To help you, "bare" means having no decoration or covering, "resistant" means not giving in to pressure, and "phenomenal" means really great.

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