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 #584 : Synonyms

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

Final

Possible Answers:

Competitive

Sad

Last

Beginning

Middle

Correct answer:

Last

Explanation:

"Final" means last or end.

Example Question #1231 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

Ancient

Possible Answers:

Old

Friendly

New

Fresh

Cold

Correct answer:

Old

Explanation:

"Ancient" means very old.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

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

Swift

Possible Answers:

Slow

Smart

Quick

Skinny

Handsome

Correct answer:

Quick

Explanation:

"Swift" means fast or quick.

Example Question #591 : Synonyms

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

SELDOM

Possible Answers:

Loud

Hard

Friendly

Often

Rare

Correct answer:

Rare

Explanation:

"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1231 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The beginning act of the play was excellent.

Possible Answers:

None of the above

 

 

last

final

concluding

introductory 

Correct answer:

introductory 

Explanation:

"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.

Example Question #1232 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

UNPRECEDENTED

Possible Answers:

Terrible

Energetic 

Serious 

Unique 

Appropriate 

Correct answer:

Unique 

Explanation:

Something that is "unprecedented" has no "precedent," or previous case, so "unprecedented" describes something that has not happened before. So, "unique," which means one-of-a-kind or having no similar instances, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "unprecedented": "energetic" means full of energy; "serious" means solumn or in earnest, with no intention to deceive or joke around; "terrible" means very bad; and "appropriate" means fitting the given setting.

Example Question #1233 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

COINCIDENTAL

Possible Answers:

Reluctant 

Chance 

Suggest 

Concerned 

Observe 

Correct answer:

Chance 

Explanation:

"Coincidental" means occuring by chance, and you might call a "coincidental" meeting a "chance" meeting. So, "chance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "coincidental": "reluctant" means not eager and resistant; "concerned" means worried or troubled; to "observe" something means to watch it; and "suggest" means share an idea about what to do or how to do something.

Example Question #1234 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters

IDLE

Possible Answers:

Cheerful 

Greedy 

Stubborn

Disrespectful

Inactive

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Idle" means inactive, so "inactive" is the correct answer. To help you, "cheerful" means happy, "generous" means giving, and "disrespectful" means rude.

Example Question #1235 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SUDDEN

Possible Answers:

Periodic

Fabulous

Expensive

Unexpected

Chronic

Correct answer:

Unexpected

Explanation:

"Sudden" is defined as occurring quickly and unexpectedly; thus, "unexpected" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #1236 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

RAPID

Possible Answers:

Evil

Humorous

Careful

Quick

Gigantic

Correct answer:

Quick

Explanation:

"Rapid" means quick, so "quick" is the correct answer. "Gigantic" means very large; "humorous" means funny; "careful" means cautious; and "evil" means bad.

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