SSAT Upper Level Verbal

A comprehensive guide to mastering the verbal section of the SSAT Upper Level, focusing on vocabulary, analogies, and reading comprehension skills.

Building a Strong VocabularyMastering AnalogiesReading Comprehension Skills
Advanced Vocabulary StrategiesComplex Analogy RelationshipsCritical Reading and Inference
Applying Vocabulary in Everyday LifeAnalogies in Problem SolvingReading Comprehension in Real-World Contexts
Time Management on the Verbal SectionElimination and Guessing Techniques
Building a Strong Vo...Mastering AnalogiesReading Comprehensio...Advanced Vocabulary ...Complex Analogy Rela...Critical Reading and...Applying Vocabulary ...Analogies in Problem...Reading Comprehensio...Time Management on t...Elimination and Gues...
Basic Concepts

Reading Comprehension Skills

Reading for Understanding

The SSAT reading section tests how well you understand what you read. You’ll answer questions about main ideas, details, inferences, and vocabulary in context.

Strategies for Success

  • Skim first: Get a sense of the topic and structure.
  • Read carefully: Focus on key details and arguments.
  • Underline or note: Mark important points or unfamiliar words.

Types of Questions

  • Main idea
  • Supporting details
  • Inference
  • Vocabulary in context

Real-Life Benefits

Strong reading skills help you follow instructions, learn new things quickly, and enjoy stories!

Examples

  • Identifying the author’s main point in a science article.

  • Inferring a character’s feelings from their actions in a story.

In a Nutshell

Good comprehension lets you find answers and understand any reading material.

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Advanced Vocabulary Strategies