All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #191 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Simple is to easy as bent is to __________.
difficult
warped
challenging
amplified
irate
warped
"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 __________.
Sick
Fearless
Aid
Doctor
Healthy
Sick
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 __________.
anxious
relaxed
happy
insane
careful
anxious
"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 __________.
responsible is to guilty
dance is to happy
dime is to money
sharp is to needle
interesting is to boring
responsible is to guilty
"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 __________.
exhausted
frustrated
angry
sad
confused
angry
"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 __________.
appropriate
content
reluctant
flustered
disgruntled
disgruntled
"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.
savior
messenger
victor
villain
assistant
villain
"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.
ponder
recollect
gather
savor
adore
adore
"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 __________.
relevant
fragmented
immature
gloomy
outspoken
outspoken
"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 __________.
mild
restless
eager
shocked
awkward
mild
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.