Mixed Deck — All SSAT Topics Flashcards

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist made a _____ discovery that changed medicine.'

Answer: Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking means innovative and highly significant, fitting a discovery that changes medicine.

In a poem, the line "The wind whispered secrets through the trees" uses which literary device?

Answer: Personification

Giving the wind the human ability to whisper is personification.

Jolina purchased $24.15 worth of vegetables. She purchased two pounds of onions, three pounds of carrots, and twelve pounds of mushrooms. What is the price per pound of mushrooms if onions cost $3.69 per pound and carrots cost $4.29 per pound?

Answer: $2.60

First, solve the equation a + 3 = 14 for 'a'. Subtracting 3 from both sides gives a = 11. Then, substitute this value of 'a' into the expression 2a - 6. This becomes 2(11) - 6 = 22 - 6 = 16.

What is the mean of the numbers 12, 15, 18, and 23?

Answer: 17

The sum is 68 and 68 ÷ 4 = 17.

SUCCOR mean:

Answer: Assistance

The word 'succor' refers to assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. 'Assistance' means the action of helping someone with a task or problem. Both terms denote providing help or aid, making 'assistance' the closest synonym for 'succor'.

Analogy: COW is to MILK as BEE is to ___

Answer: Honey

A cow produces milk, just as a bee produces honey.

HERBIVORE is to PLANTS as CARNIVORE is to ___

Answer: Meat

A herbivore is defined by eating plants, just as a carnivore is defined by eating meat.

COURTEOUS synonym or closest definition:

Answer: polite

"Courteous" means polite, respectful, or considerate in behavior. "Polite" directly aligns with this definition, describing someone who shows good manners and respect for others. The other options do not capture the essence of respectful and well-mannered conduct.

Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as PRUDENT.

Answer: Cautious

Prudent means showing care and good judgment, which is closest to cautious.

In a creative writing prompt, which element is most important for engaging the reader?

Answer: A clear beginning, middle, and end with a compelling conflict

A well-structured narrative with a compelling conflict keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Solve the equation: 3003 - 699 =

Answer: 2304

Correct answer: 2304 3003 - 699 = 2304

HOSTILE means:

Answer: unfriendly

'Hostile' describes someone or something that is unfriendly, antagonistic, or showing strong opposition. It implies a readiness to fight or disagree. Therefore, 'unfriendly' is the most direct and accurate synonym.

A cabinet's price has been reduced by 50% to $530. How much did it cost at first?

Answer: $1,060

Analyze the pattern in the sequence: 3 (+2) = 5, 5 (*2) = 10, 10 (+2) = 12, 12 (*2) = 24, 24 (+2) = 26, 26 (*2) = 52, 52 (+2) = 54. The pattern alternates between adding 2 and multiplying by 2. Since the last operation was adding 2 (52 to 54), the next operation must be multiplying by 2. Therefore, 54 * 2 = 108.

What is the most reasonable conclusion you can draw about the author?

Answer: He is an avid bird watcher.

Correct answer: He is an avid bird watcher. You can reasonably infer that the author is “an avid bird watcher.” This is because he seems familiar with the specific type of eagles that he has observed, and also because he is out and about wandering around frequently enough to observe and carefully track two eagles. He also seems to know, from experience, that eagles are the rarest of all birds. There is nothing to suggest he is “not religious,” or is writing for the first time. Its possible he is “a natural woodsman,” but requires a great deal more inference than the correct answer. The idea that he has a “fear of riflemen” is not supported by the text.

BOUNDARY mean:

Answer: limit

A "boundary" is a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. Therefore, "limit" is the most accurate synonym, as it refers to a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend. The other options describe parts of a structure or a small dwelling, not a dividing line.

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?

Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

The conclusion restates the thesis and ties together the main supporting points made in the essay.

What does the word virulent signify when it's used in the third paragraph?

Answer: malicious

"Virulent" can mean extremely severe or harmful in its effects, often used for diseases. However, it can also describe something bitterly hostile or hateful. If the passage uses "virulent" to describe a person's character, intentions, or a non-disease entity, then "malicious" (intending to do harm) would be the most fitting synonym.

The Trojan War, according to the passage, is rooted in:

Answer: vanity and pride

Correct answer: vanity and pride Trojan War is rooted in vanity and pride.

The sky is usually ________ at the zenith.

Answer: violet-blue.

The passage likely explains principles of light scattering in the atmosphere. At the zenith (directly overhead), sunlight travels through the least amount of atmosphere, causing more of the shorter-wavelength blue and violet light to be scattered towards the observer, making the sky appear deepest blue or violet-blue.

The word "encounter" in the second paragraph very certainly means __________

Answer: contact

To "encounter" means to unexpectedly experience or be faced with something, or to meet someone or something. In many contexts, especially when referring to interactions or coming across something, it implies "contact" or a meeting. The other options do not fit the typical usage of "encounter."