SSAT Middle Level Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering vocabulary, analogies, and verbal reasoning for the SSAT Middle Level.

Understanding VocabularySentence CompletionAnalogies
Recognizing Context CluesMultiple-Meaning WordsWord Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Using Verbal Skills in CommunicationReading Comprehension in Daily LifeLearning New Words from Media
Process of EliminationTime ManagementReading for CluesGuessing Smartly
Understanding Vocabu...Sentence CompletionAnalogiesRecognizing Context ...Multiple-Meaning Wor...Word Roots, Prefixes...Using Verbal Skills ...Reading Comprehensio...Learning New Words f...Process of Eliminati...Time ManagementReading for CluesGuessing Smartly
Study Strategies

Reading for Clues

Becoming a Word Detective

Every question on the SSAT verbal section contains clues that can help you find the right answer. Look for hints in the sentence, such as tone, contrast words, and examples.

How to Spot

Clues

  • Look for words like 'but,' 'however,' or 'because.'
  • Notice positive or negative feelings in the sentence.
  • Pay attention to examples or explanations.

Why This Helps

Clues make it easier to choose the best answer, even if you don’t know the word perfectly.

Examples

  • Using a sentence’s negative tone to pick the correct antonym.

  • Spotting the word 'unlike' to help identify a contrast relationship in an analogy.

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