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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Basic Concepts

Mastering Analogies

What Are Analogies?

Analogies are puzzles that ask you to find relationships between pairs of words. They follow the format: A is to B as C is to D.

Types of Relationships

Here are common types of relationships to look for:

  • Synonyms: Words with similar meanings (happy : joyful).
  • Antonyms: Words with opposite meanings (hot : cold).
  • Part to Whole: (petal : flower).
  • Cause and Effect: (rain : flood).
  • Object and Function: (pen : write).

How to Solve Analogies

  1. Identify the relationship in the first pair.
  2. Apply the same relationship to the second pair.
  3. Eliminate answer choices that don't fit.

Real-World Applications

Analogies help you think logically and make connections—skills useful in science, math, and everyday problem-solving!

Examples

  • Bird : Fly :: Fish : Swim

  • Pencil : Write :: Scissors : Cut

In a Nutshell

Analogies are word puzzles that test how well you see relationships between words.

Key Terms

Analogy
A comparison showing a relationship between pairs of words.
Synonym
A word with a similar meaning to another word.
Antonym
A word with an opposite meaning to another word.
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Verbal Reasoning Basics