SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #14 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Finish the analogy.

Solo is to lone as club is to __________.

Possible Answers:

None of the other answer choices

whole

single

nobody

group

Correct answer:

group

Explanation:

Solo refers to one, just as a club refers to a group. 

Example Question #15 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Finish the analogy.

Severe is to harsh as mild is to __________.

Possible Answers:

bland

hot

colorful

intense

None of the other answer choices

Correct answer:

bland

Explanation:

Severe is as synoynm for harsh just mild is a synonym for bland.  

Example Question #16 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Finish the analogy.

Alert is to on-guard as sloppy is to __________.

Possible Answers:

perfect

None of the other choices

healthy

clean

careless

Correct answer:

careless

Explanation:

Being on-guard is a synonym for alert, just as being careless is a synonym for sloppy.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Finish the analogy.

Arena is to stadium as skyscraper is to __________.

Possible Answers:

farmland

small

home

None of the other choices

high-rise

Correct answer:

high-rise

Explanation:

An arena means the same thing as a stadium, just as a skyscraper is the same thing as a high-rise.  

Example Question #121 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Perhaps is to maybe as pretend is to __________.

Possible Answers:

accept 

fake 

true 

deny 

suppose 

Correct answer:

fake 

Explanation:

"Perhaps" means the same thing as "maybe"; they are synonyms that each mean possibly and are used to convey uncertainty about something. To solve this analogy, you have to find the best synonym of "pretend." "Pretend" means fakeimagined, or not real. None of the other answer choices are synonyms of "perhaps": "accept" means approve, and is an opposite of "deny," which means reject; and "suppose" means consider the implications of a hypothetical situation as if it were true.

Example Question #19 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Ideal is to perfect as tranquil is to __________.

Possible Answers:

confusing

puzzling

peaceful

chaotic

mayhem

Correct answer:

peaceful

Explanation:

"Ideal" is a synonym of "perfect," so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that means the same thing as "tranquil." Tranquil means calm, quiet, and relaxing, so the answer choice that is closest to it in meaning is "peaceful," which means calm. To help you, "chaotic" means out of control, "mayhem" is another word for chaos, and "puzzling" means confusing.

Example Question #122 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Slender is to slim as enormous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

forbidden 

prohibited 

miniscule 

large 

tiny 

Correct answer:

large 

Explanation:

"Slender" is a synonym of "slim"; both words mean skinny. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "gigantic." "Enormous" means very large, so the correct answer is “large.” To help you, "forbidden" and "prohibited" both mean banned.

Example Question #123 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Timid is to shy as modest is to __________.

Possible Answers:

brave

strong

arrogant

humble

morbid

Correct answer:

humble

Explanation:

"Timid" is a synonym of "shy," so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "modest." "Modest" means humble or not overly proud of one's accomplishments, so "humble" is the correct answer.

Example Question #124 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Ship is to boat as alibi is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Exhibit 

Solicit 

Excuse 

Contest 

Display 

Correct answer:

Excuse 

Explanation:

"Ship" and "boat" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which of these answer choices is most similar to "alibi." An "alibi" is an excuse to get you out of trouble. To help you, "solicit" means ask for, "display," when used as a verb, means show or exhibit, and "contest" means battle.

Example Question #125 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Destiny is to fate as prosper is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Succeed 

Move 

Retreat

Fly

Fail 

Correct answer:

Succeed 

Explanation:

"Destiny" means "fate," so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "prosper." Prosper means to do well or to succeed, so "succeed" is the correct answer.

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