SSAT Middle Level Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering vocabulary, analogies, and verbal reasoning for the SSAT Middle Level.

Building a Strong VocabularyMastering AnalogiesVerbal Reasoning Basics
Advanced Vocabulary SkillsComplex Analogy TypesCritical Reading and Inference
Applying Vocabulary in Everyday LifeRecognizing Analogies in the Real WorldUsing Verbal Reasoning to Solve Problems
Time Management on the SSAT Verbal SectionElimination and Educated GuessingReading Carefully and Finding Clues
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Advanced Topics

Critical Reading and Inference

Reading Between the Lines

Sometimes the answer isn't directly stated in a sentence. You need to draw conclusions or make inferences based on clues.

How to Infer

  • Look for hints in the text.
  • Combine information you know with what the sentence says.
  • Ask yourself, "What does this really mean?"

Real-Life Applications

Inference skills help you understand jokes, predict what might happen next in stories, and figure out the main point in conversations.

Examples

  • If a story says, 'Sam put on his raincoat and grabbed an umbrella,' you can infer it’s raining.

  • If someone sighs and says, 'Here we go again,' you can infer they’re not excited.

In a Nutshell

Inference means figuring out what’s not directly said, using clues and logic.

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Applying Vocabulary in Everyday Life