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 #8 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Resistance

Possible Answers:

Summary

Expedition

Budget

Opposition

Symbol

Correct answer:

Opposition

Explanation:

"Resistance" means opposition; expedition means journey; summary means a statement of the main points; a symbol represents something; and a budget is a financial plan.

Example Question #652 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

Value

Possible Answers:

Worth

Reward

Glove

Behavior

Area

Correct answer:

Worth

Explanation:

"Value" means cost or worth.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

His presence always brought joy to his grandmother's heart.

Possible Answers:

peace

None of the other answers

happiness

sorrow

contempt

Correct answer:

happiness

Explanation:

In the given context, "joy" means happiness, the opposite of which is sadness, or sorrow. Contempt has a negative connotation, but is not a direct opposite of joy.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Triumph

Possible Answers:

Starvation

Anger

Defeat

Victory

Sadness

Correct answer:

Victory

Explanation:

"Triumph" means victory.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Wisdom

Possible Answers:

School

Bravery

Hateful

Knowledge

Teeth

Correct answer:

Knowledge

Explanation:

"Wisdom" means knowledge.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Woe

Possible Answers:

Sadness

Moist

Loyal

Joyful

Responsible

Correct answer:

Sadness

Explanation:

"Woe" means sadness.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms

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

Opinion

Possible Answers:

Trip

Viewpoint

Event

Collection

Picture

Correct answer:

Viewpoint

Explanation:

An "opinion" is a viewpoint.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Mission

Possible Answers:

Assignment

Stadium

Vehicle

Office

Vacation

Correct answer:

Assignment

Explanation:

"Mission" is a goal or assignment.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Demand

Possible Answers:

Experiment

Chapter

Order

Report

Silence

Correct answer:

Order

Explanation:

A "demand" is an order.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms

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

Subject

Possible Answers:

Airplane

Message

Article

Language

Topic

Correct answer:

Topic

Explanation:

A "subject" is the same as a topic.

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