SSAT Upper Level Reading

A comprehensive guide to mastering reading comprehension for the SSAT Upper Level exam.

Understanding Passage TypesMain Idea and Supporting DetailsUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsAuthor’s Purpose and ToneAnalyzing Arguments and Evidence
Applying Reading Skills to Everyday LifeCritical Thinking in Media and AdvertisingEffective Note-Taking and Summarizing
Time Management on the Reading SectionProcess of Elimination
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Study Strategies

Process of Elimination

Narrow Down Your Choices

If you’re unsure of an answer, use the process of elimination!

  • Cross out answers that are definitely wrong.
  • Compare the remaining choices carefully.
  • Look for details in the passage that support or reject each answer.

Why It Helps

This strategy increases your chances of picking the right answer even if you’re not 100% sure.

Examples

  • Eliminating two choices that don’t match the passage, then choosing between the last two.

  • Noticing that one answer is too extreme, so you cross it out.