Pearson groups several item types under Verbal Comprehension. Following Directions appears in Levels A–C. Antonyms, Sentence Completion, and Sentence Arrangement appear in Levels D–G. A student should practice the type associated with the level the school will administer.
Following directions example
Listen and choose a picture
An adult may read: “Point to the picture of something you wear on your foot.”
Show the answer and visual explanation
Answer C: Shoe. The apple, pear, and banana are fruits. A shoe is something you wear.
Word relationship example
Original prompt: Choose the opposite of scarce: abundant, narrow, quiet, or fragile. Answer: abundant. The correct choice reverses the meaning rather than merely sounding similar.
How to prepare
Read each direction once at a natural pace. Have the student repeat what is being asked before answering. For later levels, discuss why an incorrect choice does not fit the sentence or meaning. Check school guidance about read-aloud directions and accommodations.
Assessment source: Pearson OLSAT 8 scope and sequence. Examples and illustrations on this page are independently created by OLSAT.net, not publisher items. Your school can confirm its actual level and administration plan.