SSAT SSAT Practice Test (Lower Level: Verbal) 1

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: PUPPY : DOG :: KITTEN : ___

Accepted Answer

Cat

Answer

A puppy is a young dog, just as a kitten is a young cat.

Question 2

Which word is an antonym for 'ancient'?

Accepted Answer

Modern

Answer

Ancient means very old, so its antonym is modern, meaning new or current.

Question 3

PAINTER : CANVAS :: AUTHOR : ___

Accepted Answer

Novel

Answer

A painter creates on a canvas; an author creates a novel.

Question 4

Select the best synonym for 'timid':

Accepted Answer

Shy

Answer

Timid means lacking in courage or confidence, so shy is the best synonym.

Question 5

LIBRARY : BOOKS :: MUSEUM : ___

Accepted Answer

Artifacts

Answer

A library is a place that contains books; a museum is a place that contains artifacts.