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.
contempt
None of the other answers
peace
happiness
sorrow
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
Sadness
Starvation
Defeat
Anger
Victory
Victory
"Triumph" means victory.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Wisdom
School
Hateful
Bravery
Knowledge
Teeth
Knowledge
"Wisdom" means knowledge.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Woe
Sadness
Loyal
Moist
Responsible
Joyful
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
Picture
Trip
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
Vacation
Office
Assignment
Stadium
Vehicle
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 #15 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Subject
Airplane
Message
Article
Language
Topic
Topic
A "subject" is the same as a topic.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TASK
Lesson
Building
Job
Student
Soldier
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.
None of the above
tradition
should not
never
thought
tradition
"Tradition" can replace "habit" to maintain a similar meaning.
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