HSPT Verbal Skills

HSPT Verbal Skills focuses on enhancing vocabulary, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning skills essential for success on the HSPT.

Vocabulary BuildingReading ComprehensionVerbal Reasoning
Context Clues and Word MeaningsCritical Reading and InferenceAnalogies and Word Relationships
Communicating EffectivelyUnderstanding Instructions and DirectionsSolving Word Problems
Process of EliminationTime Management
Vocabulary BuildingReading Comprehensio...Verbal ReasoningContext Clues and Wo...Critical Reading and...Analogies and Word R...Communicating Effect...Understanding Instru...Solving Word Problem...Process of Eliminati...Time Management
Study Strategies

Time Management

Make Every Minute Count

The HSPT is timed, so it’s important to use your minutes wisely. Don’t spend too long on one question. If you get stuck, move on and come back if there’s time.

  • Keep an eye on the clock.
  • Answer easier questions first.
  • Mark tough questions to revisit later.

This helps you finish the section and avoid leaving answers blank.

Examples

  • Answering all the questions you know first, then using extra time to handle harder ones.

  • Marking a confusing question and moving on so you don’t run out of time.