SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #211 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Brief is to short as ______________.

Possible Answers:

cheap is to inexpensive

horse is to goat

sudden is to death

lengthy is to childish

open is to book

Correct answer:

cheap is to inexpensive

Explanation:

To complete the analogy, you must determine the relationship between the first two words. "Brief" and "short" are synonyms, so the answer must be two synonyms. If a play, for instance, is brief it is short (in terms of time). "Cheap" and "inexpensive" are also synonyms. A cheap blouse is inexpensive.

Example Question #212 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Apparent is to obvious as ______________.

Possible Answers:

drunk is to sober

music is to piano

challenge is to easy

deep is to ocean

difficult is to hard

Correct answer:

difficult is to hard

Explanation:

Determine the relationship between the first two words. "Apparent" and "obvious" are synonyms, so the answer must be two synonyms. "Difficult" and "hard" are synonyms. Any task that is "difficult," can equally be said to be "hard."

Example Question #213 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Ambassador is to diplomat as border is to __________.

Possible Answers:

frontier

wall

nation

army

country

Correct answer:

frontier

Explanation:

"Ambassador" and "diplomat" are synonyms, both words refer to someone who represents the government of one country whilst abroad in another country. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "border." "Border" means the line that separates two different countries or regions. This is the same meaning as "frontier," so this is the correct answer. 

Example Question #214 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Happen is to __________ as peek is to glance.

Possible Answers:

perspire

request

deceive

demand

occur

Correct answer:

occur

Explanation:

To begin with "peek" and "glance" both mean to look at something quickly and secretively. These two words are synonyms because they have the same meaning, so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words has the same meaning as "happen." "Happen" means to take place. This is the same meaning as "occur," so this is the correct answer. Additionally, "deceive" means to trick someone by lying to them; "perspire" means to sweat; "demand" means to ask for something forcefully; "request" means ask for politely.

Example Question #215 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Foe is to nemesis as __________ is to teacher.

Possible Answers:

school 

evil 

instructor 

friend 

student 

Correct answer:

instructor 

Explanation:

"Foe" and "nemesis" are synonyms of one another, both words mean enemy, rival, person you are competing against. So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means the same thing as "teacher." The correct answer is "instructor." To "instruct" is often the same thing as to "teach."

Example Question #216 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Observe is to watch as forgive is to __________.

Possible Answers:

erase

lend

suspend

pardon

comply

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Observe" means to look at, to monitor something, to watch something. So, "observe" and "watch" are synonyms of one another. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "forgive." The correct answer is "pardon." Additionally, "lend" means allow to borrow; "erase" means delete, get rid of; "suspend" means pause, halt; "comply" means agree to follow the rules, do what you are told.

Example Question #217 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Legend is to myth as terror is to __________.

Possible Answers:

joy

heroic

panic

fake

cowardly

Correct answer:

panic

Explanation:

"Legend" and "myth" are synonyms of one another. Both words refer to a traditional story that tells the life of someone who may or may not have been real, but was probably fake. Two famous examples of a "legend" or a "myth" are King Arthur and Robin Hood. To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "terror." Well, "terror" means great fear, being very scared. So, the correct answer is "panic." Additionally, "fake" means not real; "joy" means great happiness; "cowardly" means not brave; "heroic" means brave, acting like a hero.

Example Question #218 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Crave is to desire as mend is to __________.

Possible Answers:

find

win

break

fix

lose

Correct answer:

fix

Explanation:

"Crave" and "desire" both mean to really want something, to want something so much that you need it. These two words are "synonyms" because they have the same meaning. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "mend." Well, "mend" means to repair something, to make something no longer broken so the correct answer is "fix."

Example Question #219 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Improper is to rude as __________ is to menacing.

Possible Answers:

intelligent

dangerous

exciting

foolish

obese

Correct answer:

dangerous

Explanation:

"Improper" means impolite, not proper. It is a synonym of "rude." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "menacing." Well, "menacing" means threatening, suggesting danger. So, the correct answer is "dangerous." Additionally, "obese" means fat; "intelligent" means clever, smart; "foolish" means unwise, not smart, stupid.

Example Question #220 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Ferocious is to __________ as loyal is to faithful.

Possible Answers:

devout

boisterous

elusive

savage

frightened

Correct answer:

savage

Explanation:

"Loyal" and "faithful" are synonyms of one another, both words mean showing reliable support and affection for. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "ferocious." Well, "ferocious" means fierce, wild, and cruel. The correct answer is therefore "savage," which has the same meaning. Additionally, "elusive" means hard to find, hard to catch; "frightened" means scared, afraid; "boisterous" means loud and noisy and badly behaved; "devout" means pious, deeply religious or spiritual.

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