SSAT Practice Test (Middle Level: Verbal) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Synonym: ABUNDANT
- Plentiful (Correct answer)
- Scarce
- Hidden
- Fragile
Correct answer: Plentiful
Abundant means existing in large quantities, or plentiful.
Question 2: Synonym: TIMID
- Bold
- Shy (Correct answer)
- Honest
- Clever
Correct answer: Shy
Timid means lacking courage or confidence, or shy.
Question 3: Analogy: KITTEN is to CAT as PUPPY is to ___
- Bird
- Dog (Correct answer)
- Fish
- Horse
Correct answer: Dog
A kitten is a young cat, just as a puppy is a young dog.
Question 4: Synonym: FRAGILE
- Strong
- Delicate (Correct answer)
- Heavy
- Smooth
Correct answer: Delicate
Fragile means easily broken, or delicate.
Question 5: Analogy: PEN is to WRITE as SCISSORS is to ___
- Cut (Correct answer)
- Draw
- Glue
- Read
Correct answer: Cut
A pen is used to write, just as scissors are used to cut.
Question 6: Synonym: WEARY
- Tired (Correct answer)
- Excited
- Angry
- Curious
Correct answer: Tired
Weary means feeling very tired.
Question 7: Analogy: HOT is to COLD as DAY is to ___
- Sun
- Night (Correct answer)
- Warm
- Morning
Correct answer: Night
Hot and cold are opposites, just as day and night are opposites.
