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
Practical Applications

Understanding Instructions and Directions

Following Directions in the Real World

Whether it’s a recipe, assembling furniture, or starting a new game, understanding instructions is a must!

How Verbal Skills Help

  • Reading for details: Spotting key steps or warnings.
  • Interpreting vocabulary: Understanding words like "assemble" or "install."
  • Asking questions: Knowing how to ask when something isn’t clear.

Why It Matters

Clear understanding helps you avoid mistakes, stay safe, and get things done right the first time.

Examples

  • Building a model airplane by carefully following each written step.

  • Reading a science experiment sheet to know what materials you need and what to do.

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Solving Word Problems