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 #26 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

SIMULATION

Possible Answers:

Simmer 

Scatter 

Erase

Copy 

Finish 

Correct answer:

Copy 

Explanation:

The prefix "simu-" means similar to or like something, and the word “simulate” means to copy something so that it looks or feels like something else. To provide further help, “erase” means get rid of or delete; “scatter” means spread around or spread out; and “simmer” means to burn or boil at a low temperature.

Example Question #25 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

Insane 

Ultimate

Numerous 

Mediocre 

Middle 

Correct answer:

Middle 

Explanation:

The prefix "inter-" means between and the word “intermediate” means the middle level of something, often difficulty. To provide further help, “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “ultimate” means best or supreme; “insane” means crazy; and “numerous” means plentiful or existing or gathered in large numbers.

Example Question #1431 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DISHONESTY

Possible Answers:

Guilt

Deception

Cheating

Ignorance

Secret

Correct answer:

Deception

Explanation:

You can take a good guess at what "dishonesty" means by noticing the "dis-" prefix that leads the word. "Dis-" is sometimes used as a negative prefix that, when added to a word, makes the new word mean the opposite of what the word added on to typically means, as in words like "disentangle," which means the opposite of "entangle." It's thus not surprising that "dishonesty" means the opposite of "honesty," or on other words, deceptiondeceit, or intentional trickery. Someone may be dishonest by "cheating" on a test and taking advantage of the "ignorance" of others, they may want to keep this a "secret," and they may feel "guilt" at having been dishonest, but none of these answer choices mean the same thing as "dishonesty," so none can be the correct answer. Only "deception" is close in meaning to "dishonesty," so it is the correct answer.

Example Question #1432 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

IMPERMANENT

Possible Answers:

Preserve

Temporary

Portrayal

Valuable

Disdain

Correct answer:

Temporary

Explanation:

The prefix "im-" means not, as in the words "impossible," "impolite," and "improbable." So, "impermanent" means temporary or not permanent, and "temporary" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1433 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

NEGATE 

Possible Answers:

Attempt 

Validate 

Save 

Disprove 

Correct 

Correct answer:

Disprove 

Explanation:

The prefix "ne-" often indicates a negative word. "Negate" most nearly means to invalidate or to disprove something. "Validate" is an antonym to "disprove."

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Using Suffixes To Identify Synonyms

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

TECHNOPHOBE

Possible Answers:

Sells new technlogy 

Uses new technology 

Loves new technology 

Fears new techology 

Invents new technology

Correct answer:

Fears new techology 

Explanation:

A "technophobe" is someone who dislikes, or is afraid of, new technology. Any time you see a word that ends in the suffix "-phobe," you know that the word means someone who is afraid of something. For example, an "arachnophobe" is afraid of spiders.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Using Suffixes To Identify Synonyms

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

TECHNOPHILE

Possible Answers:

Computer 

Lover of television 

Satellite 

Connection 

Lover of technology 

Correct answer:

Lover of technology 

Explanation:

A "technophile" is someone who loves technology. Any time you see a word that ends with the suffix "-phile," it means that the word will be describing someone who loves something. For example, a "bibliophile" is a person who loves books.

Example Question #1434 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

VULNERABLE

Possible Answers:

Reckless

Angry

Undefended 

Sad

Frightened 

Correct answer:

Undefended 

Explanation:

If a castle wall or a defense is “vulnerable,” it is open to an attack or lacking a defense. It is similar in meaning to "undefended," which means not defended. To further help you, if you are “reckless,” you do not consider the results of your actions; “frightened” means scared.

Example Question #1435 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PORTABLE

Possible Answers:

Mysterious

Stubborn

Predictable 

Ornate

Moveable 

Correct answer:

Moveable 

Explanation:

“Portable” means able to be transported or moved, so “moveable,” which means able to be moved, is the correct answer. The suffix "-able" generally means able to have something done to it. As for the other answer choices, “predictable” means able to be predicted or boring; “mysterious” means secretive and difficult to understand; “stubborn” means holding to one's opinion even when given a good reason or evidence to change one's mind; and "ornate" means decorated in a fancy, detailed way.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Using Suffixes To Identify Synonyms

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

QUARRELSOME

Possible Answers:

Optimistic

Embellished

Intelligent

Organized

Argumentative

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

One definition of a "quarrel" is an argument, so "quarrelsome" means often starting or participating in arguments. That means that "argumentative" is the best answer choice.

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