SSAT Middle Level Reading

A subject designed to help students master reading comprehension skills needed for the SSAT Middle Level test.

Study Strategies

Elimination Techniques for Multiple Choice

How to Beat Tricky Questions

Sometimes you’re not sure of the answer, but that’s okay! Use elimination to increase your chances.

  • Rule out answers you know are wrong.
  • Look for clues in the passage.
  • Don’t leave any blanks—take your best guess!

Every answer you eliminate boosts your odds of picking the right one.

Examples

  • If two choices are almost the same, they’re probably both wrong.

  • Remove answers that don’t match the passage at all.