SSAT Practice Test (Upper Level: Reading) 5

Question 1

A passage explains a problem, then offers a way to fix it. This structure is:

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Problem and solution

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Chronological

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Descriptive

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Spatial

Question 2

The word 'abundant' in "an abundant harvest" most nearly means:

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Plentiful

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Scarce

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Bitter

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Early

Question 3

An author references 'opening Pandora's box' to warn of unintended consequences. This is an:

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Allusion

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Onomatopoeia

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Oxymoron

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Pun

Question 4

Which detail would best support the idea that a character is brave?

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She entered the burning building to save the cat.

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She wore a red coat.

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She liked to read books.

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She lived near the park.

Question 5

A passage uses the phrase 'deafening silence.' These contradictory words form an:

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Oxymoron

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Idiom

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Analogy

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Hyperbole

Question 6

If a passage's title is "Why Sleep Matters," the reader can predict the text will:

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Explain the importance of sleep

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Tell a bedtime story

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List types of beds

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Describe a dream

Question 7

An author states, "Many experts agree the policy failed." The phrase 'many experts agree' is meant to:

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Add credibility

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Confuse the reader

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Provide humor

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Change the setting