SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

A comprehensive introduction to verbal reasoning skills for young learners preparing for the SSAT Elementary Level.

SynonymsAnalogiesAntonyms
Word RelationshipsContext CluesMultiple Meanings
Building Your VocabularyUsing Verbal Skills in Everyday LifeReading for Understanding
Process of EliminationTime ManagementReading the Whole Question
SynonymsAnalogiesAntonymsWord RelationshipsContext CluesMultiple MeaningsBuilding Your Vocabu...Using Verbal Skills ...Reading for Understa...Process of Eliminati...Time ManagementReading the Whole Qu...
Study Strategies

Reading the Whole Question

Don’t Rush—Read Everything

Sometimes, the trickiest part of a question is at the end! Always read the entire question and all answer choices before picking one.

  • Read carefully, even if you think you know the answer

Watch out for words like “not” or “except”

  • Double-check your choice fits the question

Reading everything helps you avoid silly mistakes and find the best answer.

Examples

  • Notice when a question asks for the word that does not belong.

  • Spotting an answer that sounds right but doesn’t fit the whole question.