SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

Study Strategies

Time Management

Making the Most of Your Test Time

The SSAT verbal section is timed, so you need to work efficiently. Don’t spend too long on one question—move on and come back if you have time.

Tips for Managing Your Time

Keep an eye on the clock (but don’t stare at it!).

  • Spend about the same amount of time on each question.

Mark tough questions and revisit them at the end.

Stay Calm, Stay Focused

Good time management means you answer more questions and make fewer mistakes.

Examples

  • Skipping a hard analogy and returning to it after finishing the easy ones.

  • Not getting stuck on a tricky word by moving on and coming back later.