ข้อ 1
What is 25% of 80?
25% is one quarter, and 80 divided by 4 is 20. The other options are incorrect percentages.
ข้อ 2
If 3x = 24, what is x?
Divide both sides by 3: x = 24 / 3 = 8.
ข้อ 3
What is the average of 6, 10, and 14?
The sum is 30, and 30 divided by 3 is 10.
ข้อ 4
What is the area of a square with side length 7?
Area = side × side = 7 × 7 = 49. Perimeter would be 28.
ข้อ 5
What is the perimeter of a rectangle that is 8 units long and 3 units wide?
Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(8 + 3) = 2 × 11 = 22. Area would be 24.
ข้อ 6
What is 2/5 written as a decimal?
2 divided by 5 equals 0.4. 1/4 is 0.25, 1/2 is 0.5, and 1/5 is 0.2.
ข้อ 7
What is the next number in the pattern 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?
Each term is multiplied by 2, so 24 × 2 = 48.
ข้อ 8
What is the value of 7 + 3 × 2?
Multiplication comes before addition: 3 × 2 = 6, then 7 + 6 = 13.
ข้อ 9
What is the median of 4, 9, 12, 15, 20?
The values are ordered and the middle value is 12.
ข้อ 10
What is 60% of 90?
60% = 0.6, and 0.6 × 90 = 54.
ข้อ 11
What is the greatest common factor of 15 and 25?
The factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5, 15 and of 25 are 1, 5, 25. The largest shared factor is 5.
ข้อ 12
What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?
The interior angles of any triangle add to 180 degrees.
ข้อ 13
Choose the synonym of "happy".
Joyful means very happy. Angry, tired, and slow are unrelated meanings.
ข้อ 14
Choose the synonym of "large".
Huge means very large. Tiny and narrow mean small, and quiet describes sound.
ข้อ 15
Choose the synonym of "begin".
Start means begin. Finish and stop are opposites, and wait is unrelated.
ข้อ 16
Choose the synonym of "quick".
Fast is a synonym of quick. Slow is an antonym, and heavy or bright are unrelated.
ข้อ 17
Choose the synonym of "difficult".
Hard can mean difficult. Easy and simple are opposites, and soft is unrelated.
ข้อ 18
Choose the synonym of "silent".
Quiet means silent. Loud is an antonym, and bright or warm are unrelated.
ข้อ 19
Choose the synonym of "smart".
Intelligent means smart. Slow, rude, and weak are not synonyms.
ข้อ 20
Choose the synonym of "angry".
Furious means extremely angry. Calm and happy are opposites, and sleepy is unrelated.
ข้อ 21
Choose the synonym of "small".
Tiny means very small. Large, tall, and wide describe bigger sizes.
ข้อ 22
Choose the synonym of "cold".
Chilly means cold. Hot and warm are opposites, and soft describes texture.
ข้อ 23
Choose the synonym of "brave".
Courageous means brave. Afraid is an antonym, and weak or quiet are unrelated.
ข้อ 24
Choose the synonym of "old".
Ancient means very old. New and young are opposites, and clean is unrelated.
ข้อ 25
What is the main idea of a passage?
The main idea is the central point supported by the passage. It is not one sentence, a detail, or the title alone.
ข้อ 26
What is a supporting detail?
Supporting details provide evidence for the main idea. The topic sentence states it, and transitions connect ideas.
ข้อ 27
What is an inference?
Inferences are supported by text evidence but go beyond exact words. Direct facts and personal opinions are different.
ข้อ 28
What is the author tone?
Tone is the author attitude, such as serious or playful. Structure and formatting are not tone.
ข้อ 29
What should you do first when reading an SSAT passage?
Reading for the main idea and structure helps you answer questions quickly. Counting or memorizing is not useful.
ข้อ 30
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph. It is not necessarily the last sentence or a question.
ข้อ 31
What does a conclusion do in a passage?
A conclusion summarizes or resolves the main points. It does not introduce unrelated details.
ข้อ 32
What is a transition word?
Transitions such as however and therefore connect ideas. Nouns, verbs, and punctuation are different.
ข้อ 33
What does "however" signal in a passage?
However signals contrast or a shift in direction. For example signals illustration, and therefore signals a conclusion.
ข้อ 34
What does "for example" signal?
For example introduces evidence or an illustration. However signals contrast, and therefore signals conclusion.
ข้อ 35
What should your answers to reading questions be based on?
SSAT reading answers must be supported by the passage. Outside knowledge, length, and preference are unreliable.
ข้อ 36
What is a fact?
A fact can be checked with evidence. Opinions, guesses, and feelings are not facts.
ข้อ 37
How many scored sections are on the SSAT?
The SSAT has three scored sections: Quantitative, Verbal, and Reading. The writing sample is unscored.
ข้อ 38
What is a good pacing strategy on the SSAT?
Skipping hard questions and returning later protects time for questions you can solve.
ข้อ 39
What is the best way to handle guessing on the SSAT?
Because wrong answers receive a penalty, eliminate choices first and guess only when you can improve the odds.
ข้อ 40
The SSAT has no penalty for wrong answers.
The SSAT subtracts a fraction of a point for wrong answers, so blind guessing is discouraged.
ข้อ 41
What should you bring to the SSAT?
Bring the admission ticket and ID. Notes, phones, and unauthorized calculators are not allowed.
ข้อ 42
What is the SSAT writing sample?
The writing sample is not scored by the SSAT but may be reviewed by schools. The scored sections are Quantitative, Verbal, and Reading.
ข้อ 43
What is a good study habit for SSAT prep?
Regular timed practice plus reviewing mistakes builds skills and endurance. Cramming or avoiding hard questions is ineffective.
ข้อ 44
What is the best way to prepare for the SSAT reading section?
Varied reading practice builds comprehension speed. Memorizing lists alone does not train passage analysis.
ข้อ 45
What is time management on a test?
Time management balances speed and accuracy so you can answer questions you can solve.
ข้อ 46
What should you do after a practice test?
Error review shows which skills need work. Scores alone do not guide improvement.
ข้อ 47
What is the score range for each SSAT Middle and Upper Level section?
Each scored SSAT section uses a 500 to 800 scale. SAT uses 400 to 1600, and ACT uses 1 to 36.
ข้อ 48
What is a good strategy for SSAT math word problems?
Restating given and unknown values helps you choose the correct operation. Guessing or skipping loses points.
ข้อ 49
What does "benevolent" mean?
Benevolent means kind and well-meaning. The other words describe different qualities.
ข้อ 50
What does "fragile" mean?
Fragile means delicate and easily broken. Strong, fast, and old are unrelated.
ข้อ 51
What does "rapid" mean?
Rapid means fast. Slow is an antonym, and loud or warm are unrelated.
ข้อ 52
What does "ancient" mean?
Ancient means extremely old. New is an antonym, and small or bright are unrelated.
ข้อ 53
What does "murmur" mean?
Murmur means to speak quietly. Shouting is the opposite, and running or writing are different actions.
ข้อ 54
What does "generous" mean?
Generous means willing to give. Greedy taking is the opposite, and working or sleeping are unrelated.
ข้อ 55
What does "cautious" mean?
Cautious means careful and avoiding risk. Careless is an antonym, and brave or lazy are unrelated.
ข้อ 56
What does "eager" mean?
Eager means excited and ready. Bored, tired, and angry are different emotional states.
ข้อ 57
What does "scarce" mean?
Scarce means rare or limited. Common is the opposite, and large or bright are unrelated.
ข้อ 58
What does "transparent" mean?
Transparent means light passes through so objects can be seen. Solid, hidden, and heavy are different.
ข้อ 59
What does "distant" mean?
Distant means far away. Close is the opposite, and loud or fast are unrelated.
ข้อ 60
Match each word to its meaning.
Benevolent means kind, fragile means easily broken, scarce means in short supply, and transparent means see-through.