SSAT Upper Level Prep Book - Secrets Study Guide -7th Edition- Exam Questions And Verified Solutions With Rationales.

SSAT Upper Level Prep Book 2025-2026 - Secrets Study Guide [7th
Edition]




SSAT UPPER LEVEL PRACTICE EXAM

Questions 1–25

(Verbal • Quantitative • Reading)
✔ Multiple Choice
✔ Correct Answers (Green Check )
✔ Clear Rationales
✔ Clean, exam-ready layout



VERBAL SECTION

1. Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRAGMATIC
A) Idealistic
B) Practical
C) Emotional
D) Abstract

Answer: B) Practical
Rationale: Pragmatic means focused on practical results rather than theory.



2. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to:

SCARCE
A) Limited
B) Rare
C) Abundant
D) Minimal

Answer: C) Abundant
Rationale: Scarce means in short supply; abundant means plentiful.



3. Complete the analogy.

AUTHOR : NOVEL :: COMPOSER : ______
A) Symphony
B) Instrument

, C) Lyrics
D) Songbook

Answer: A) Symphony
Rationale: An author creates a novel; a composer creates a symphony.



4. Choose the best sentence completion.

Despite his reputation for strictness, the teacher was surprisingly ______.
A) Harsh
B) Lenient
C) Stern
D) Severe

Answer: B) Lenient
Rationale: Despite signals contrast; lenient contrasts with strictness.



5. Choose the best synonym.

CANDID
A) Secretive
B) Honest
C) Careless
D) Polite

Answer: B) Honest
Rationale: Candid means truthful and straightforward.



6. Complete the analogy.

BEE : HIVE :: ANT : ______
A) Nest
B) Hill
C) Colony
D) Burrow

Answer: B) Hill
Rationale: Bees live in hives; ants live in anthills.



7. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

The scientist remained ______, relying only on evidence rather than opinion.
A) Biased
B) Objective
C) Emotional
D) Doubtful