SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #191 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Simple is to easy as bent is to __________

Possible Answers:

difficult

warped

challenging

amplified

irate

Correct answer:

warped

Explanation:

"Simple" and "easy" are synonyms of one another—they both have the same meaning. So, to solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices is a synonym of "bent." "Bent" means physically moved into a configuration that is out of shape or not in a straight line, so "warped" is the best answer choice, as "warped" means distorted, twisted, or misshapen. To provide further help, "amplified" means increased in intensity or made louder; "challenging" means difficult; and "irate" means very angry.

Example Question #192 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Valiant is to brave as queasy is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Sick 

Fearless

Aid 

Doctor 

Healthy 

Correct answer:

Sick 

Explanation:

Someone who is "valiant" is very brave and noble, so "valiant" and "brave" are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which answer choice is closest in meaning to "queasy." "Queasy" means sick or feeling as if you have an upset stomach, so "sick" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "valiant": "fearless" means brave or not afraid; "aid" means help or assistance; "healthy" means in good physical condition and not suffering from any illnesses; and "doctor" refers to a medical professional who helps sick people feel better.

Example Question #193 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Smart is to brilliant as nervous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

anxious

relaxed

happy

insane

careful

Correct answer:

anxious

Explanation:

"Smart" and "brilliant" are synonyms. The only synonym for "nervous" that is listed is "anxious."

Example Question #193 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Creative is to inventive as __________.

Possible Answers:

responsible is to guilty

dance is to happy

dime is to money

sharp is to needle

interesting is to boring

Correct answer:

responsible is to guilty

Explanation:

"Creative" and "inventive" are synonyms. The only other pair of synonyms listed is "responsible" and "guilty." This uses the word "responsible" in a slightly different way than in everyday conversation. If someone is "guilty" of causing an accident, he or she is "responsible" for causing the accident.

Example Question #194 : Analogies

Analogies: Complete this analogy. 

Content is to happy as irate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

exhausted

frustrated

angry

sad

confused

Correct answer:

angry

Explanation:

"Content" is a synonym of "happy," it means happy with things the way they are, satisfied. So, to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answers is a synonym for "irate." The correct answer is "angry," "irate" means very angry

Example Question #195 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Dire is to terrible as grumpy is to __________.

Possible Answers:

appropriate

content

reluctant

flustered

disgruntled

Correct answer:

disgruntled

Explanation:

"Dire" means (of a situation) serious, awful, and terrible. So, "dire" and "terrible" are synonyms of one another. "Synonyms" are two words that have the same or similar meaning. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "grumpy." The correct answer is "disgruntled." Additionally, "reluctant" means unwilling, not wanting to do something; "appropriate" means fitting, suitable, matches with the occasion; "flustered" means disturbed by, upset by; "content" means satisfied, happy enough with.

Example Question #196 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Antihero is to __________ as autograph is to signature.

Possible Answers:

savior

messenger

victor

villain

assistant

Correct answer:

villain

Explanation:

"Autograph" and "signature" are synonyms of one another, they both refer to what you write when you sign your name on something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "antihero." The correct answer is "villain" or bad-guy. Additionally, "victor" means person who wins; "savior" means messiah, person who arrives to save the day; "messenger" means person who carries messages to and from other people; "assistant" means helper.

Example Question #197 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Cherish is to __________ as ignore is to disregard.

Possible Answers:

ponder

recollect

gather

savor

adore

Correct answer:

adore

Explanation:

"Ignore" and "disregard" are synonyms of one another, they both mean to not pay attention to. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answer choices is the best synonym for "cherish." Well, "cherish" means to love, to deeply like, to "adore." Additionally, "savor" means deeply enjoy; "gather" means collect, bring together; "ponder" means think deeply about; "recollect" means remember.

Example Question #198 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Appropriate is to suitable as candid is to __________.

Possible Answers:

relevant

fragmented

immature

gloomy

outspoken

Correct answer:

outspoken

Explanation:

"Appropriate" and "suitable" are synonyms of one another, both words mean apt, fitting, right for the moment. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means "candid." Well, "candid" means unusually honest, not afraid to speak honestly and openly. This is closest in meaning to "outspoken" which means honest about one's thoughts and not afraid to talk about them. Additionally, "relevant" means related to, important to the matter; "immature" means not mature, childish; "gloomy" means dull and miserable; "fragmented" means broken into many pieces, not together.

Example Question #199 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Pain is to ache as bland is to __________.

Possible Answers:

mild

restless

eager

shocked

awkward

Correct answer:

mild

Explanation:

To begin with "pain" and "ache" are synonyms of one another, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "bland." Well, "bland" means lacking taste, flavor, or character. So, the best possible synonym is "mild" which means not strong in flavor, not intense, tame and gentle. Additionally, "restless" means unable to rest, unable to keep still, energetic and anxious; "eager" means keen, enthusiastic, excited to start something; "shocked" means deeply surprised by; "awkward" means uncomfortable with oneself, socially weird.

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