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 #881 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The volcano's lava burst into the sky.

Possible Answers:

exploded

left

crept

None of the above

dripped

Correct answer:

exploded

Explanation:

The word "exploded" could replace "burst" to describe how the lava erupts from the top of a volcano. 

Example Question #882 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?

We had to merge two packs of sugar to create one cup.

Possible Answers:

move

None of the above

combine

replace

lose

Correct answer:

combine

Explanation:

"Merge" can replaced with "combine" to maintain a similar meaning.

Example Question #883 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

The gigantic beast came lumbering along.

Possible Answers:

plodding

angrily

hissing

racing

growling

Correct answer:

plodding

Explanation:

"Lumbering" means moving heavily in a bulky and massive fashion. "Plodding" is most similar in this context.

Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Verbs

Repair

Possible Answers:

to wear

to drive

to raise

to fix

to destroy

Correct answer:

to fix

Explanation:

Repair means to fix.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location

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

Cling

Possible Answers:

to attack

to hold on

to decide

to throw away

to speak

Correct answer:

to hold on

Explanation:

"Cling" means to hold on.

Example Question #884 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

Appear

Possible Answers:

to steal

to continue

to show up

to make friends

to farm

Correct answer:

to show up

Explanation:

"Appear" means to become visible, or show up.

Example Question #885 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

Rotate

Possible Answers:

to close

to block

to circle

to find

to open

Correct answer:

to circle

Explanation:

"Rotate" means to move in a circular motion.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

Burst

Possible Answers:

to combine

to break

to notify

to mend

to fix

Correct answer:

to break

Explanation:

"Burst" means to rupture or to break.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, And Location

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

Wander

Possible Answers:

to walk

to wonder

to argue

to think

to fight back

Correct answer:

to walk

Explanation:

"Wander" means to walk around.

Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

RELEASE

Possible Answers:

Argue

Let go

Ask for

Resist

Protest

Correct answer:

Let go

Explanation:

"Release" is a verb that means let go, so "let go" is the correct answer.

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