All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVOCATE
Shiver
Argue for
Argue against
Permit
Kindle
Argue for
To "advocate" means to argue in support of something, so "argue for" is the correct answer. To help you, "permit" means allow, "shiver" means shake back and forth due to cold or fear, and "kindle" means inspire a certain feeling or cause to be on fire.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MANUAL
Animal
Handbook
Car
Binoculars
Telescope
Handbook
A "manual" is a handbook or a written guide on how to do something or directions included with a product that explain how to use it. So, "handbook" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "manual": a "telescope" is a device you use to look at things in outer space; and "binoculars" are a device that you use to look at something far away.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDEAVOR
Journey
Explore
Ship
Search
Undertaking
Undertaking
“Endeavor” means seriously and continually try to do something, and an “endeavor” is an activity directed toward a goal. Likewise, an “undertaking” is an activity directed towards a goal, so "undertaking" is the correct answer. You can say a long “journey” is a great endeavor or a big undertaking, for instance, but “journey” is not synonymous with "endeavor" or "undertaking." “Search” means look for, and “explore” means adventure or look around an area with which you are not familiar.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUFF
Skip
Burnish
Tackle
Puff
Facilitate
Burnish
When used as a verb, "buff" means "polish" or burnish, so "polish" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BEAR
Huge
Withstand
Growl
Wild
Fume
Withstand
BEAR may refer to several things, but the only option that has one of its meanings is withstand.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MARKET
Meeting
Contract
Office
Negotiate
Promote
Promote
To MARKET something means to promote it.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDUCT
Stitch
Legend
Citadel
Comprehension
Behavior
Behavior
When used as a noun, "conduct" means behavior or deportment, so "behavior" is the correct answer. (Perhaps your school has a "code of conduct" that explains rules about behavior.) None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "conduct": a “legend” is a myth; a "citadel" is a fortress; "comprehension" is understanding; and a "stitch" is a unit in knitting or in a seam in sewing.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SOIL
Stir
Wash
Insist
Dangle
Stain
Stain
"Soil" can mean dirt when used as a noun, but because none of the answer choices can be used as nouns, this isn't the meaning that you should consider. When used as a verb, "soil" means cause to become dirty; "soiled clothing" is dirty clothing. Given this, the correct answer is "stain," as when something is "stained," it is made dirty through unwanted markings, or "soiled." As for the other answer choices, "wash," when used as a verb, is an antonym, or opposite, of "soil," because while "soil" means cause to become dirty, "wash" means cause to become clean through the use of soap and water. "Insist," "dangle," and "whisk" are not related in meaning to "soil": "insist" means demand to have one's way; "dangle" means suspend in midair; and "stir" means mix something to blend its parts together.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SOVEREIGN
Supreme
Kind
Organized
Flawless
Generous
Supreme
"Sovereign" is defined as possessing supreme or ultimate power, so "supreme" is the best answer choice. The word "sovereign" is often used when referring to government officials who wield a great deal of power and influence over the masses.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCUMENT
Discover
Discuss
Battle
Record
Unearth
Record
"Document," when used as a verb, means record something in written form, photographic form, or another form. As a noun, "document" means recorded information in the form of a paper with text on it. Seeing as "record" is mentioned in document's definition, record is clearly our best answer!
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