All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #211 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Brief is to short as ______________.
cheap is to inexpensive
lengthy is to childish
open is to book
sudden is to death
horse is to goat
cheap is to inexpensive
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 ______________.
deep is to ocean
music is to piano
drunk is to sober
difficult is to hard
challenge is to easy
difficult is to hard
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 __________.
nation
country
wall
frontier
army
frontier
"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.
request
occur
deceive
perspire
demand
occur
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.
instructor
friend
school
student
evil
instructor
"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 __________.
erase
lend
suspend
pardon
comply
pardon
"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 __________.
fake
joy
panic
cowardly
heroic
panic
"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 __________.
fix
win
find
lose
break
fix
"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.
intelligent
obese
exciting
dangerous
foolish
dangerous
"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.
elusive
savage
devout
boisterous
frightened
savage
"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.