All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
His presence always brought joy to his grandmother's heart.
peace
happiness
contempt
sorrow
None of the other answers
happiness
In the given context, "joy" means happiness, the opposite of which is sadness, or sorrow. Contempt has a negative connotation, but is not a direct opposite of joy.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Triumph
Sadness
Victory
Defeat
Anger
Starvation
Victory
"Triumph" means victory.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Wisdom
Hateful
Teeth
Knowledge
School
Bravery
Knowledge
"Wisdom" means knowledge.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Woe
Joyful
Responsible
Moist
Loyal
Sadness
Sadness
"Woe" means sadness.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Opinion
Viewpoint
Collection
Picture
Event
Trip
Viewpoint
An "opinion" is a viewpoint.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Mission
Stadium
Office
Vacation
Vehicle
Assignment
Assignment
"Mission" is a goal or assignment.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Demand
Silence
Chapter
Order
Report
Experiment
Order
A "demand" is an order.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Subject
Language
Message
Airplane
Topic
Article
Topic
A "subject" is the same as a topic.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TASK
Student
Soldier
Job
Lesson
Building
Job
"Task" is a noun that means job, so "job" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The runner had a habit of stretching the same before each race.
never
should not
tradition
thought
None of the above
tradition
"Tradition" can replace "habit" to maintain a similar meaning.
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