All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
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: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Triumph
Victory
Starvation
Sadness
Defeat
Anger
Victory
"Triumph" means victory.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Wisdom
Teeth
School
Bravery
Knowledge
Hateful
Knowledge
"Wisdom" means knowledge.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Woe
Sadness
Moist
Loyal
Joyful
Responsible
Sadness
"Woe" means sadness.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Opinion
Event
Viewpoint
Trip
Picture
Collection
Viewpoint
An "opinion" is a viewpoint.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Mission
Stadium
Vehicle
Assignment
Office
Vacation
Assignment
"Mission" is a goal or assignment.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Demand
Experiment
Report
Silence
Order
Chapter
Order
A "demand" is an order.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Subject
Language
Article
Topic
Message
Airplane
Topic
A "subject" is the same as a topic.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TASK
Job
Lesson
Soldier
Student
Building
Job
"Task" is a noun that means job, so "job" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The runner had a habit of stretching the same before each race.
thought
never
tradition
None of the above
should not
tradition
"Tradition" can replace "habit" to maintain a similar meaning.
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