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.

Vocabulary FoundationsAnalogies and RelationshipsContext Clues in Sentences
Complex Analogy PatternsNuanced Vocabulary and Word RootsCritical Reading and Inference
Building a Daily Reading HabitUsing Vocabulary in ConversationSolving Real-World Problems with Analogies
Process of EliminationUsing Context to Your Advantage
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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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Process of Elimination