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
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Word Relationships

Exploring Word Relationships

Words can be linked in many different ways. Understanding these relationships helps you make sense of unfamiliar words and answer analogy questions.

Types of Relationships

  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Part to whole (finger : hand)
  • Cause and effect (study : learn)
  • Function (broom : sweep)
  • Category (rose : flower)

How This Helps You

These connections help you see patterns, solve puzzles, and make sense of difficult reading passages.

Practice Makes Perfect

Try matching words into pairs and explain how they're related. The more you practice, the better you get!

Examples

  • Wheel is to car as key is to lock

  • Dog is to mammal as eagle is to bird

In a Nutshell

Word relationships show how words connect in different ways.

Key Terms

Category
A group to which something belongs.
Function
The job or purpose of something.
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Context Clues