Reading for Clues

Learn Reading for Clues in SSAT Middle Level Verbal from the production AIPH study guide.

Study Strategies

## Becoming a Word Detective

Every question on the SSAT verbal section contains clues that can help you find
the right answer. Look for hints in the sentence, such as tone, contrast words, and examples.

### How to Spot
Clues

- Look for words like 'but,' 'however,' or 'because.'
- Notice positive or negative feelings in the sentence.
- Pay attention to examples or explanations.

## Why This Helps

Clues make it easier to choose the
best answer, even if you don’t know the word perfectly.

Examples

Using a sentence’s negative tone to pick the correct antonym.
Spotting the word 'unlike' to help identify a contrast relationship in an analogy.

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SSAT Middle Level Verbal

Reading for Clues

Learn Reading for Clues in SSAT Middle Level Verbal from the production AIPH study guide.

Study Strategies

## Becoming a Word Detective

Every question on the SSAT verbal section contains clues that can help you find
the right answer. Look for hints in the sentence, such as tone, contrast words, and examples.

### How to Spot
Clues

- Look for words like 'but,' 'however,' or 'because.'
- Notice positive or negative feelings in the sentence.
- Pay attention to examples or explanations.

## Why This Helps

Clues make it easier to choose the
best answer, even if you don’t know the word perfectly.

Examples

Using a sentence’s negative tone to pick the correct antonym.
Spotting the word 'unlike' to help identify a contrast relationship in an analogy.

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