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SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Using Context to Your Advantage

Learn Using Context to Your Advantage in SSAT Upper Level Verbal from the production AIPH study guide.

Study guide topics

Vocabulary FoundationsAnalogies and RelationshipsContext Clues in SentencesComplex Analogy PatternsNuanced Vocabulary and Word RootsCritical Reading and InferenceBuilding a Daily Reading HabitUsing Vocabulary in ConversationSolving Real-World Problems with AnalogiesProcess of EliminationUsing Context to Your Advantage

Study Strategies

## Harnessing the Power of Clues Look for hints in the words and sentences around a question. The author often gives clues, even if the answer isn’t obvious. - Read before and after the tricky word or phrase. - Look for signal words like 'however,' 'because,' or 'unlike.' - Use context to make your best guess, even if you’re unsure of the exact definition. This makes even tough vocabulary and inference questions easier.

Examples

  • Spotting 'although' in a sentence hints that the meaning is the opposite of what you expect.
  • Identifying a list of examples helps you guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
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