SSAT Upper Level Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering the verbal section of the SSAT Upper Level, focusing on vocabulary, analogies, and reading comprehension skills.

Vocabulary FoundationsAnalogies and RelationshipsContext Clues in Sentences
Complex Analogy PatternsNuanced Vocabulary and Word RootsCritical Reading and Inference
Building a Daily Reading HabitUsing Vocabulary in ConversationSolving Real-World Problems with Analogies
Process of EliminationUsing Context to Your Advantage
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Basic Concepts

Analogies and Relationships

Understanding Analogies

Analogies are comparisons between two pairs of words showing how they are related. On the SSAT, you'll choose the answer pair that has the same relationship as the original.

Common Analogy Relationships

  • Part to Whole: Finger : Hand
  • Cause and Effect: Fire : Burn
  • Function: Pen : Write

How to Solve Analogies

  1. Identify the relationship between the first pair.
  2. Look for answer pairs with the same relationship.
  3. Plug the words into a sentence to test the connection.

Real-World Use

Analogical thinking helps with problem-solving in science, math, and even social situations.

Examples

  • Bird : Nest :: Bee : Hive

  • Teacher : School :: Doctor : Hospital

In a Nutshell

Analogies test your ability to see relationships between ideas.

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Context Clues in Sentences