SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #321 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

WORLDLY

Possible Answers:

Partially 

Perfectly

Earthly

Partly

Heavenly

Correct answer:

Earthly

Explanation:

The words "worldly" and "earthly" are synonymous. These adverbs refer to something that belongs on the earth or in this world. "Heavenly" refers to something that belongs in the sky or in the heavens. "Perfectly" refers to something that has no flaws or errors. "Partially" and "partly" refer to something that is not complete.

Example Question #322 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

QUICKLY

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastically

Rabidly

Excitedly 

Rapidly

Properly

Correct answer:

Rapidly

Explanation:

"Quickly" means done at a fast pace. "Rapidly," which means to do something very quickly, is the best synonym of "quickly."

Incorrect Answers:

"Rabidly" means extremely violent.

"Excitedly" involves becoming briskly stimulated to complete an activity. 

"Enthusiastically" involves doing something cheerfully, and is a synonym of "excitedly."

"Properly" means to do something correctly.

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