SSAT Upper Level: Verbal

SSAT Upper Level

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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Study Strategies

Using Context to Your Advantage

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.