SSAT Practice Test (Upper Level: Reading) 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

Presenting an issue followed by a remedy is problem-and-solution structure.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Plentiful

Answer

'Abundant' means existing in large quantity, or plentiful.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Allusion

Answer

Referring to a known myth or story is an allusion.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

She entered the burning building to save the cat.

Answer

Entering a burning building to help shows courage, supporting bravery.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Oxymoron

Answer

Pairing contradictory terms like 'deafening silence' is an oxymoron.