SSAT Practice Test (Upper Level: Reading) 3

Question 1

An author supports a claim about pollution by citing a scientific study. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Evidence

Answer

A scientific study used to back a claim functions as supporting evidence.

Question 2

In a poem, the repeated 'b' sounds in "the breeze blew briskly" create:

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Answer

Repeated initial consonant sounds form alliteration.

Question 3

A passage states the moon 'governs the tides.' The word 'governs' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Controls

Answer

To 'govern' here means to direct or control the tides.

Question 4

Which is most likely the theme of a story where a boy learns to share his toys after losing a friend?

Accepted Answer

Generosity strengthens relationships

Answer

The boy's growth shows that sharing and generosity build friendships.

Question 5

An author writes in first person. Which pronoun signals this point of view?

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

First-person narration uses 'I' to tell the story.