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 #205 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Purchase

Possible Answers:

to accept

to ignore

to sell

to block

to buy

Correct answer:

to buy

Explanation:

To "purchase" is to buy.

Example Question #206 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Capture

Possible Answers:

to catch

to consume

to enjoy

to package

to trick

Correct answer:

to catch

Explanation:

"Capture" means to catch.

Example Question #207 : Synonyms: Verbs

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

He had to buy a new tv. 

Possible Answers:

find

lose

steal

None of the other answers

purchase

Correct answer:

purchase

Explanation:

"Buy" and "purchase" both mean the same thing. 

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

ABANDON

Possible Answers:

Pick up

Leave behind 

Consume

Sanction 

Laud 

Correct answer:

Leave behind 

Explanation:

"Abandon" means discard, get rid of, or leave behind, so "leave behind" is the correct answer. To help you, "laud" is a verb that means praise; "criticize" means point out the flaws in something; and "consume" means eat, or take in.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

SAVE

Possible Answers:

Trespass 

Safe

Money

Attack

Preserve

Correct answer:

Preserve

Explanation:

"Save" is defined as rescue or keep in order to use at some point in the future. "Preserve" has a similar definition, which is maintain or keep something the same over time. So, "preserve" is the best answer choice!

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

CONFER

Possible Answers:

Conifer

Understand

Give

Progress

Limit

Correct answer:

Give

Explanation:

"Confer" is a verb that means grant an honor or title or discuss something with someone. While "conifer" might sound like the correct answer since it sounds very similar to "confer," "conifer" is a noun that means a tree that has green needles for leaves and cones. Since "conifer" does not mean the same thing as "confer," "conifer" cannot be the correct answer. Since "give" means the same thing as grant, however, "give" is the correct answer.

Example Question #211 : Synonyms: Verbs

A synonym of "retain" is . . .

Possible Answers:

keep

warn

question

pick

revoke

Correct answer:

keep

Explanation:

"Retain" is a verb that means "continue to have something; keep possession of," so we need to pick out a verb that means something like "keep." Since "keep" is one of the answer choices and none of the other answer choices mean anything like "keep," "keep" is the correct answer.

Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.

EXCHANGE

Possible Answers:

trade

vend

elicit

manage

buy

Correct answer:

trade

Explanation:

“Exchange” means to trade items for other items. To provide further help, “vend” means sell; “manage” means look after, be in control of; “elicit” means to cause a response, to draw something out of someone.

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.

DONATE

Possible Answers:

feel

give

learn

hear

take

Correct answer:

give

Explanation:

“Donate” means to give to someone else, usually to someone who has less than you.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Verbs

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

GENERATE

Possible Answers:

Create

Gentle

Ask

Promote

Dispose

Correct answer:

Create

Explanation:

"Generate" is a verb that means "cause something to arise or come about," or "produce," especially when it refers to electricity. While "generous" might look like a potentially correct answer because both "generate" and "gentle" begin with the syllable "gen-," "generous" is an adjective meaning "mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender" when referring to a person, or "moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe." So, since "gentle" and "generate" are not synonyms, "gentle" cannot be the correct answer. Since "create" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "generate," "create" is the correct answer.

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