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 #172 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Rely

Possible Answers:

to sing

to depend

to dance

to fight

to fix

Correct answer:

to depend

Explanation:

"Rely" means to depend on.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ALTER

Possible Answers:

Animosity 

Worry 

Encourage 

Change 

Frighten 

Correct answer:

Change 

Explanation:

To "alter" something means to change it, so "change" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "alter": "frighten" means scare; "animosity" is bad feeling towards someone; "worry" means fret or feel apprehension about; and "encourage" means urge someone to work toward a goal or motivate.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

AFFECT

Possible Answers:

Frighten

Conform 

Illustrate 

Influence 

Discourage 

Correct answer:

Influence 

Explanation:

To "affect" something means to influence or to change it, so "influence" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "affect": "conform" means follow a standard or tradition; "discourage" means demoralize or make someone feel as if they can't achieve a goal; "illustrate" means draw a picture of or demonstrate a point; and "frighten" means scare.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

DEFEND

Possible Answers:

Convey 

Protect 

Timely 

Attack 

Total 

Correct answer:

Protect 

Explanation:

"Defend" means protect, so "protect" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "timely" means happening at the right time, and "convey" means demonstrate or show.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ENLIST

Possible Answers:

Help

Declare

Aid

Speak

Enroll

Correct answer:

Enroll

Explanation:

"Enlist" is defined as to enroll or in the armed services, so "enroll" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ATTRACT

Possible Answers:

Get lost 

Get sick 

Fall asleep

Send away 

Bring closer 

Correct answer:

Bring closer 

Explanation:

Attract means bring closer or draw in, so "bring closer" is the correct answer. If you are attracted to something, you like it and are drawn to it.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

OCCUR

Possible Answers:

Happen 

Choose

Glance 

Demonstrate 

Lie 

Correct answer:

Happen 

Explanation:

"Occur" means happen or take place, so "happen" is the correct answer. To help you, "choose" means pick or select; "glance" means quickly look; and "demonstrate" means show or indicate.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

INSPECT

Possible Answers:

Fathom 

Examine 

Solve 

Mimic 

Curved 

Correct answer:

Examine 

Explanation:

"Inspect" means examine or look at very closely, so "examine" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "inspect": to "mimic" someone or something means to copy that person or that thing; "solve" means figure out; "curved" means rounded; and "fathom" means understand.

Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

INFILTRATE

Possible Answers:

Measure 

Go under 

Cross over 

Gain access to 

Be victorious in

Correct answer:

Gain access to 

Explanation:

To "infiltrate" means to enter into a group and spy on it. The closest answer choice to that definition is “gain access to.”

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ELICIT

Possible Answers:

Contact 

Bring together 

Share 

Draw out 

Lecture 

Correct answer:

Draw out 

Explanation:

To "elicit" means to provoke a reaction or to draw something out. (In this context, "draw" means bring forth and not illustrate.) To help you, "contact" means touch or reach out to, and "lecture" means teach, instruct,or criticize.

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