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.

Practical Applications

Solving Real-World Problems with Analogies

Thinking Like a Detective

Analogies aren’t just for tests! They help you solve problems by comparing new situations with things you already know.

How to Use Analogies

  • When faced with a new problem, ask, “What is this like?”
  • Use analogies to explain ideas to others.

Real-Life Examples

Analogies are used in science (the heart is like a pump), business (a team is like a machine), and everyday life.

Examples

  • Explaining that a computer virus is like a real virus helps people understand both.

  • Comparing teamwork to a sports team helps classmates work better together.

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