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 #781 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PEAK

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Mediocre 

Disappointing 

Low point 

High point 

Correct answer:

High point 

Explanation:

A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.

Example Question #782 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PASTURE

Possible Answers:

Meadow

Town

Reign

Monarch

Port

Correct answer:

Meadow

Explanation:

A "pasture" is a plot of land that contains grass and is used for feeding animals. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "pasture" is "meadow," which means a grassy field. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "pasture": a "town" is a small community; a "monarch" is a king; a "port" is a city or town where ships trade, located on a body of water; and "reign," when used as a noun, refers to the length of time that a king or queen governs a country.

Example Question #783 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BANQUET

Possible Answers:

Antiquity

Feast

Challenge

Jubilation

Obsolete

Correct answer:

Feast

Explanation:

A "banquet" is a formal dinner party for many people, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "banquet" is "feast," which when used as a noun, means a meal with a very large amount of food. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "banquet": "jubilation" means happiness; "obsolete" means old and outdated; a "challenge" is a difficult task; and "antiquity" means ancient times, or often specifically the Classical era.

Example Question #784 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BORDER

Possible Answers:

Peninsula

Restaurant

Boundary

Title

Ruler

Correct answer:

Boundary

Explanation:

"Border" is defined as the line at which two geographical areas like states or countries meet, so "boundary," which means the edge of something, is our best choice, because "border" and "boundary" can both mean the edge of an area.

Example Question #785 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BARRIER

Possible Answers:

Roof

Explosion

Doorway

Obstacle 

Intensity

Correct answer:

Obstacle 

Explanation:

A "barrier" is something that gets in the wayan obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.

Example Question #786 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

CARNIVORE

Possible Answers:

Meat-eater

Plant-eater

Dinosaur

Fish

Mammal

Correct answer:

Meat-eater

Explanation:

A "carnivore" is an organism that eats only meat, so "meat-eater" is the correct answer. An "herbivore" is an organism that eats only plants, and an "omnivore" is an organism that eats both meat and plants.

Example Question #787 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

INFECTION

Possible Answers:

Effective

Station

Disease

Predominantly

Sincere

Correct answer:

Disease

Explanation:

Since "infection" is defined as an affliction with a disease-causing organism, "disease" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #788 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

COMPANY

Possible Answers:

President

Inventor

Employee

Factory

Business

Correct answer:

Business

Explanation:

A "company" is a business, so "business" is the correct answer. A "president" is in charge of a company; a "factory" manufactures items; an "employee" works at a company; and an "inventor" creates something new.

Example Question #789 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

BORDER

Possible Answers:

Boundary

Vacation

Country

Capital

Paper

Correct answer:

Boundary

Explanation:

A "border" is a boundary between two things, so "boundary" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, a "country" is a nation; "paper" is flat sheets made out of wood pulp that are written on; the "capital" is the major city of a state or country in which the government is headquartered; and "vacation" means a break or time off from work or school.

Example Question #790 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

ACHE

Possible Answers:

Strength

Soreness

Confusion

Pride

Sickness

Correct answer:

Soreness

Explanation:

"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel

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