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 #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Crash

Possible Answers:

Fact

Motor

Collision

Catch

Newspaper

Correct answer:

Collision

Explanation:

"Crash" is a collision.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Tunnel

Possible Answers:

Gophers

Game

Speedboat

Bridge

Passageway

Correct answer:

Passageway

Explanation:

"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Petroleum

Possible Answers:

Gasoline

Vehicle

Beverage

Home

Water

Correct answer:

Gasoline

Explanation:

"Petroleum" refers to gasoline.

Example Question #771 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

I sent my reply to the party in the mail.

Possible Answers:

answer

money

lunch

notes

None of the other answers

Correct answer:

answer

Explanation:

"Answer" and "reply" both mean the same thing.

Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The heap of leaves in the front yard was huge. 

Possible Answers:

None of the other answers

pile

slot

bump

rake

Correct answer:

pile

Explanation:

"Pile" and "heap" both have similar meanings.

Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Concert

Possible Answers:

Stadium

Home

College

Show

Library

Correct answer:

Show

Explanation:

A "concert" is a show.

Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Mural

Possible Answers:

Sculpture

Newspaper

Book

Movie

Painting

Correct answer:

Painting

Explanation:

A "mural" is a painting on a wall.

Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Fog

Possible Answers:

Poverty

Wilderness

Smog

Disaster

Injury

Correct answer:

Smog

Explanation:

"Fog" is water vapor that looks like smoke; "smog" is a combination of fog and smoke.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Office

Possible Answers:

Workplace

Science lab

Hospital

School

Playground

Correct answer:

Workplace

Explanation:

An "office" is a workplace.

Example Question #771 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

SUSTENANCE

Possible Answers:

Death 

Love 

Light 

Food 

Sickness 

Correct answer:

Food 

Explanation:

Sustenance is something you need to sustain you, or keep you going, and often specifically means food. So, "food" is the correct answer.

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