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 #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

INFANT

Possible Answers:

Teenager 

Adolescent 

Father 

Mother 

Baby 

Correct answer:

Baby 

Explanation:

An “infant” is a baby. To provide further help, an “adolescent” is another word used to describe a teenager.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For People

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

DENIZEN

Possible Answers:

Mentor

Villain

Enemy

Resident

Poet

Correct answer:

Resident

Explanation:

A "denizen", is an inhabitant or "resident" of a specified place. While all of the answer choices refer to people, only "resident" is close in meaning to "denizen."

Example Question #111 : Synonyms

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

AUTHOR

Possible Answers:

Sailor

Professor

Student

Teacher

Writer

Correct answer:

Writer

Explanation:

An "author" is a writer.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms

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

CHAMPION

Possible Answers:

Attitude

Opponent

Enemy

Failure

Winner

Correct answer:

Winner

Explanation:

Champion and winner both relate to being the best at something or succeeding at something. 

Example Question #111 : Synonyms

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

MEDIC

Possible Answers:

Coach

Meddler 

Doctor

Lawyer

Medium

Correct answer:

Doctor

Explanation:

The nouns "medic" and "doctor" are synonymous. They both refer to someone who helps people with medical problems and health. The other words do not share this meaning. "Lawyer" is also a profession, but it is not a medical job.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms

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

GUARD

Possible Answers:

Male

Pal

Bud

Volunteer

Watchman

Correct answer:

Watchman

Explanation:

The words "guard" and "watchman" are synonymous. The other answer choices are not at all related to the word "guard." Do you know the meanings of all of the other answer choices? Do any of them have multiple meanings? Can you use each word in a sentence? These vocabulary exercises can help you master the meanings of key words!

Example Question #113 : Synonyms

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

GENTLEMAN

Possible Answers:

Philosopher

Medic

Laborer

Doctor

Nobleman

Correct answer:

Nobleman

Explanation:

The words "gentleman" and "noblemen" are synonymous. These words refer to well-educated, well-mannered males of a high social status. A "laborer" is a worker. A "philosopher" is an educated person who works with complex abstract concepts. A "doctor" or a "medic" is a person who helps people with their health.

Example Question #114 : Synonyms

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

WARLOCK

Possible Answers:

General

Wizard

Cadet

Sailor

Solider

Correct answer:

Wizard

Explanation:

A "warlock" is a wizard or male witch, usually referenced in fantasy literature. The use of the word "war" does not indicate military connection. The rest of the words are taken from military positions, but do not in fact truly relate to the meaning of "warlock." 

Example Question #115 : Synonyms

A synonym of "stone" is . . .

Possible Answers:

dirt

sand

brick

pebble

mountain

Correct answer:

pebble

Explanation:

Since "stone" is a noun that means "small rock," we need to find another noun that also means "small rock." While "mountain" may seem like a good answer because mountains are made of stone, "mountain" doesn't mean the same thing as "stone," so it can't be the correct answer. Since "pebble" is a noun that means "a small stone worn smooth by sand or water," "pebble" is the correct answer.

Example Question #116 : Synonyms

Which word is a synonym for the word permit?

Juan had to have a permit to enter the event. 

Possible Answers:

ban

pass

veto

protest

None of the other answer choices

Correct answer:

pass

Explanation:

The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.  

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