SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies
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Example Question #501 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Snow is to snowman as ice is to __________.
summer
icicle
melting
freezing
lava
icicle
Since snow is what a snowman is made of, we need to pick a word that describes something that is made of ice. Because icicles are made of ice, "icicle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #502 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Beach is to sand as river is to __________.
ocean
fish
lake
water
stones
water
A beach is made up of sand. That means we're looking for something that makes up a river. While "stones" and "fish" can be found in a river, they aren't what form the river. A "lake" and "ocean" are other types of water. "Water" is the only answer that fits.
Example Question #503 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Candle is to wax as __________ is to cotton.
mug
window
sweater
knife
computer
sweater
A "candle" is usually made of "wax." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is often made from "cotton" (a type of fabric, a type of material used to make clothes). The correct answer is "sweater."
Example Question #504 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Jam is to fruit as cheese is to __________.
banana
milk
grilled
toast
food
milk
"Jam" is usually made from "fruit," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answer choices "cheese" is usually made from. The correct answer is that "milk" is used to make "cheese."
Example Question #505 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Galaxy is to stars as __________ is to books.
reading
space
universe
planet
library
library
A "galaxy" is the name given to a collection of "stars." Our galaxy is called "the Milky Way." To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a name given to a collection of "books." The correct answer is a "library."
Example Question #506 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Omelet is to egg as __________ is to flour.
cake
chicken
plant
baking
oven
cake
An "omelet" is made using "eggs." So, which of these is something that is made using "flour?" The correct answer is a "cake."
Example Question #507 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Sweater is to wool as _____________ .
shoe is to leather.
eye is to face.
boat is to sea.
table is to food.
bat is to ball.
shoe is to leather.
Sweaters are often made of wool. Therefore, we must look for the answer that shows a relationship between a product and the material from which it is made. Shoes are often made of leather, so the correct answer is "shoe is to leather."
Example Question #508 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.
teacher
student
principal
chalkboard
parent
student
Since a star is a single unit that, when combined with other stars, forms a constellation, we need to find a single unit that, when combined with others, creates a whole class. Since many students make up a class, the correct answer would be "student." At first glance, the answer may appear to be teacher, as every class is led by a teacher, but a class is made up by a body of students and has only one or two teachers. In addition, a teacher is the head of the class but is not part of the class itself.
Example Question #509 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Ceramic is to mug as glass is to ________________.
table
sidewalk
window
hosue
car
window
Since a mug is typically made of ceramic material, we need to find an object that is typically made of glass material. Windows are primarily made of glass, therefore the correct answer is "window."
Example Question #510 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Hay is to haystack as _______________ is to igloo.
lake
eskimo
building
ice
fire
ice
Since hay is the material that comprises a haystack, we must find that material that comprises an igloo. Since igloos are made of ice, the correct answer is "ice."
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