SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #201 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Laugh is to chuckle as burst is to __________.

Possible Answers:

mend

explode

grimace

lend

stare

Correct answer:

explode

Explanation:

To "chuckle" is to "laugh," these two words are therefore synonyms. To solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these is a synonym of "burst." The correct answer is "explode." Additionally, "grimace" means express pain on one's face; "stare" means look at intensely, look at for a long time; "mend" means fix, repair; "lend" means allow to borrow.

Example Question #202 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bear is to endure as __________ is to broadcast.

Possible Answers:

transcend

transport

traverse

transmit

transfer

Correct answer:

transmit

Explanation:

To begin with "bear" and "endure" are synonyms, both words mean to put up with, to suffer through and emerge from. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "broadcast." Well, "broadcast" means send out by way of television or radio. This is identical in meaning to "transmit." Additionally, "traverse" means travel over; "transport" means carry from one place to another; "transcend" means go beyond; "transfer" means move from one place to another. Based on these definitions what do you think the prefix trans- means?

Example Question #203 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Coax is to __________ as avoid is to dodge.

Possible Answers:

recline

retire

encumber

release

encourage

Correct answer:

encourage

Explanation:

To begin with "avoid" and "dodge" are synonyms, both words mean to get out of the way of. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "coax." Well, "coax" means persuade gently to do something, "encourage." Additionally, "encumber" means burden, weigh down with; "recline" means lean back; "release" means let go of, set free; "retire" means decide to no longer use, stop working.

Example Question #204 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bellow is to roar as __________ is to heal.

Possible Answers:

lie

cure

remove

tap

harm

Correct answer:

cure

Explanation:

"Bellow" means shout, yell, speak very loudly. It is therefore a synonym of "roar," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "heal." Well, to "heal" means to make someone better, to make someone no longer sick. This is identical in meaning to "cure."

Example Question #205 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Clan is to __________ as pact is to agreement.

Possible Answers:

school

tribe

essay

conflict

treaty

Correct answer:

tribe

Explanation:

"Pact" and "agreement" are synonyms of one another, both words mean a formal arrangement between two or more people to do something that is in both parties interests. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "clan." Well, a "clan" is a group of families who make up one social group, a small and communal organization of people. This is almost identical in meaning to "tribe." Additionally, "conflict" is violence or disagreement between people; a "treaty" is a formally written pact or agreement.

Example Question #206 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bistro is to __________ as captive is to prisoner.

Possible Answers:

food

building

cafe

college

jail

Correct answer:

cafe

Explanation:

A "captive" is a prisoner, someone who has be locked away or held hostage. So, "captive" and "prisoner" are synonyms of one another. Which of these words is a synonym of "bistro?" Well, a "bistro" is a small restaurant, often fancy. This is close in meaning to "cafe."

Example Question #207 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Blizzard is to snowstorm as __________ is to cyclone.

Possible Answers:

mountain

sunshine

summer

hurricane

winter

Correct answer:

hurricane

Explanation:

A "blizzard" is another word for a "snowstorm," although a "blizzard" suggests a very bad snowstorm. Nonetheless, these two words are synonyms, so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means the same thing as "cyclone." The correct answer is "hurricane." "Hurricanes" and "cyclones" are very large, powerful tropical storms in which wind speeds reach destructive levels.

Example Question #208 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Barricade is to block as __________ is to sleep.

Possible Answers:

manufacture

accelerate

astound

doze

soothe

Correct answer:

doze

Explanation:

"Barricade" and "block" are synonyms of one another, both words mean close off, seal, prevent something from passing through. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "sleep." The correct answer is "doze," which means rest, nap, sleep. Additionally, "astound" means shock and amaze; "accelerate" means go faster, speed up; "soothe" means calm, comfort, make feel better; "manufacture" means make, produce, create.

Example Question #209 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Absentminded is to forgetful as camouflaged is to __________.

Possible Answers:

dynamic

disguised

productive

attentive

fortunate

Correct answer:

disguised

Explanation:

"Absentminded" is a synonym of "forgetful," both words mean to be prone to losing or forgetting things. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words is a synonym of "camouflaged." Well, "camouflaged" means dressed in clothes that are the same color as the background to prevent oneself from being seen. This is closest in meaning to "disguised." Additionally, "fortunate" means lucky; "dynamic" means having lots of power and energy; "attentive" means careful, thoughtful, considerate, paying close attention to something; "productive" means hard-working, efficient, producing a lot of something.

Example Question #210 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Thick is to thin as _______________.

Possible Answers:

crispy is to crunchy

heavy is to light

good is to better

overweight is to chunky

skinny is to emaciated

Correct answer:

heavy is to light

Explanation:

"Thick" and "thin" are antonyms, or opposites, so the answer must be two antonyms. "Heavy" is the opposite of "light," (in reference to weight). None of the other answers are opposites.

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