Practice Test 4 - SSAT Upper Level Verbal

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

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1. Wheel is to bicycle as:
2. Abundant is to scarce as:
3. Bees is to hive as ants is to
4. Trumpet is to brass as violin is to
5. Excruciating is to painful as
6. Brilliant is to bright as
7. Insulation is to heat as:
8. Deforestation is to erosion as overfishing is to
9. The politician's speech was marked by its perspicacity, offering insights that cut through the confusion surrounding the complex issue.
10. Letter is to envelope as gift is to
11. In biology, Priya proposed a hypothesis that plants near a sunny window would grow faster than those in shade. She emphasized that a hypothesis is a testable idea, not a final conclusion. The class then designed an empirical investigation, collecting measurements each week rather than relying on opinions. Their results showed a clear phenomenon: leaf size increased steadily in brighter light, a pattern they could observe repeatedly. However, the teacher warned against confirmation bias, which can make students notice only data that supports expectations. By comparing all groups, they strengthened their reasoning and refined their original claim. Based on the passage, which word could replace empirical without changing the meaning?
12. Granite is to rock as cotton is to
13. BENEVOLENT : COMPASSIONATE ::
14. The musician's performance was _______, lacking the energy and passion that characterized her earlier concerts.
15. Wine is to cellar as grain is to
16. Construct is to demolish as:
17. Which of the following pairs best represents a location relationship similar to astronaut : spacecraft?
18. MUNDANE : ORDINARY ::
19. The artist's meticulous attention to detail was evident in every brushstroke of the portrait, creating a masterpiece of remarkable precision.
20. Ascend is to descend as:

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