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 #222 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EXCESSIVE

Possible Answers:

Happy 

Dynamic 

Remorseful

Too much 

Too little 

Correct answer:

Too much 

Explanation:

"Excessive" means existing in too large of a quantity, so "too much" is the correct answer. To help you, "dynamic" means lively and energetic, and "remorseful" means sad and guilty.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SPLIT

Possible Answers:

Increased

Divided

Patrolled

Elongated

Shocked

Correct answer:

Divided

Explanation:

"Split" means "divided" or disunited, so "divided" is the correct answer.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAST

Possible Answers:

Drive

Connect

Flourish

Huge

Sacred

Correct answer:

Huge

Explanation:

"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CUMULATIVE

Possible Answers:

Quotient

Inductive

Separate

Amassed

Difference

Correct answer:

Amassed

Explanation:

CUMULATIVE means amassed.

Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAST

Possible Answers:

Small

Slow

Large

Dangerous

Invisible

Correct answer:

Large

Explanation:

"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.

Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOLE

Possible Answers:

Many

Property

Together

Only

Body

Correct answer:

Only

Explanation:

"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."

Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOLO

Possible Answers:

Crafty 

Paired 

Alone 

Grave 

Intrepid 

Correct answer:

Alone 

Explanation:

“Solo,” when used as an adjective, means alone or by yourself, so "alone" is the best answer choice. To provide further help, “crafty” means cunning, sneaky and clever; “paired” means matched up in groups of two or put together with something else; “grave” means serious and sad; and “intrepid” means adventurous.

Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TREMENDOUS

Possible Answers:

Unimposing

Horrifying

Collaborative

Monumental

Common

Correct answer:

Monumental

Explanation:

Both "tremendous" and "monumental" mean exceedingly large in importance or size, so "monumental" is the correct answer.

Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISTINCT

Possible Answers:

Raze

Opaque 

Separate 

Abolish 

Confirm 

Correct answer:

Separate 

Explanation:

"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.

Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAST

Possible Answers:

Tight

Plump

Big

Loose

Skinny

Correct answer:

Big

Explanation:

“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.

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