SSAT Practice Test (Middle Level: Reading) 3

Question 1

A story's narrator describes events using "I" and "my," sharing only what one character sees and feels. This point of view is:

Accepted Answer

First-person

Answer

Using "I" and "my" signals first-person narration.

Question 2

Read: "Despite the storm, the team continued the game." The word "despite" signals that the team:

Accepted Answer

Played even though there was a storm

Answer

"Despite" shows the team acted in spite of the storm.

Question 3

An author begins each paragraph of an article with phrases like "First," "Next," and "Finally." These transitions show the passage is organized by:

Accepted Answer

Sequence or steps

Answer

First/Next/Finally signal an ordered sequence of steps.

Question 4

A passage compares cats and dogs, noting both make loyal pets but differ in their needs. The main idea is that cats and dogs:

Accepted Answer

Share some traits but also have differences

Answer

The passage highlights both shared traits and differences.

Question 5

The word "reluctant" in "He was reluctant to leave his friends" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Unwilling

Answer

Being reluctant means hesitating or being unwilling.