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 #79 : Synonyms

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

BROWSE

Possible Answers:

Questionnaire

Survey

Effect

Babble

Criticism

Correct answer:

Survey

Explanation:

To "browse" may mean to look around an area casually. "Questionnaire" is similar to "survey", but does not mean "browse". "Babble" refers to talking, specifically talking about an unimportant topic or talking without making any sense, and "criticism" means commentary in which someone points out the flaws in something. "Effect" does not mean "browse." The best answer choice is "survey."

Example Question #721 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

LOCATION

Possible Answers:

Party

Place

Mountain

City 

Individual 

Correct answer:

Place

Explanation:

A "location" is a place or a specific area, so "place" is the correct answer. To help you, an "individual" is one person.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms

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

ORDEAL

Possible Answers:

Nation

Corporation

Custom

Difficulty

Mural

Correct answer:

Difficulty

Explanation:

An “ordeal” is a difficulty or something you suffer through. To provide further help, a “custom” is a tradition or something people have always done; a “mural” is a painting on a wall; a “nation” is a country; and a “corporation” is a company.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms

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

WISDOM

Possible Answers:

Knowledge

Labor

Peace

Irritation

Surprise

Correct answer:

Knowledge

Explanation:

“Wisdom” is another word for knowledge or the things that you have learned. Someone who is “wise” has a lot of knowledge. To provide further help, “peace” is the lack of fighting or conflict; “irritation” is the feeling of being annoyed; a “surprise” is something you do not expect to happen; and “labor” is work.

Example Question #83 : Synonyms

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

EMERGENCY

Possible Answers:

Surgery

Crisis

Doctor

Ambulance

Hospital

Correct answer:

Crisis

Explanation:

"Emergency" means a crisis; a hospital is a place where sick people go for treatment; an ambulance is a vehicle that is used to transport patients; surgery is a medical operation; and a doctor is someone who treats patients.

Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TALENT

Possible Answers:

Ability

Preparation

Weakness

Writing

Correct answer:

Ability

Explanation:

A "talent" is something you do well. You might have a talent for cooking or for playing soccer, or for "writing," but talent can apply to any "ability" someone may possess. "Preparation" might enable you to do something well, but it is not the same as "talent," which refers to one's natural abilities. "Weakness" is an antonym to "talent."

Example Question #84 : Synonyms

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

Anna and Marissa had a DEBATE about the best school in their city.

Possible Answers:

Talk

Argument

Whisper

Agreement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

When you "debate" with someone, you argue with them. The argument can be either friendly or unfriendly, but it is still an argument. The only other word that is similar is "talk" but this isn't the same as arguing with someone.

Example Question #85 : Synonyms

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

LEGEND

Possible Answers:

Villain

Real

Myth

Athlete

Correct answer:

Myth

Explanation:

A "legend" is a story that describes extraordinary achievements. Usually the original source of the story is unknown, but it may be based on a real person or events. King Arthur is an example of a legend.  He really lived in England a long time ago, but the stories about him are probably made up. A "myth" is also a story that describes extraordinary achievements with an unknown origin. A "villain" might appear in a legend or myth, but it refers specifically to a character who opposes the hero in such stories. Some "athletes'" feats or careers may become legendary, but "athlete" is not a synonym to this work.

Example Question #86 : Synonyms

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

TOKEN

Possible Answers:

Task

Duty

Symbol

Punishment

Reward

Correct answer:

Symbol

Explanation:

A "token" is something that serves as a representation of something else. This is a synonym of "symbol." An example of a "token" or a "symbol" is the American flag, this is the symbol of America. To provide further help, a "task" is a job; a "duty" is a responsibility, something you feel you have to do.

Example Question #87 : Synonyms

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

ITINERARY

Possible Answers:

Plan

Host

Flight

Demand

Mistake

Correct answer:

Plan

Explanation:

An "itinerary" is a plan, a schedule, a list of things to do. To provide further help, a "demand" is something that someone has forcefully asked for.

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