SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies
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Example Question #4 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Snow is to snowman as ice is to __________.
lava
icicle
melting
summer
freezing
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 #5 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Beach is to sand as river is to __________.
stones
water
ocean
lake
fish
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 #5 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Candle is to wax as __________ is to cotton.
sweater
window
knife
computer
mug
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 #6 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Jam is to fruit as cheese is to __________.
food
banana
milk
toast
grilled
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 #501 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Galaxy is to stars as __________ is to books.
library
universe
planet
space
reading
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 #9 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Omelet is to egg as __________ is to flour.
oven
plant
chicken
baking
cake
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 #502 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Sweater is to wool as _____________ .
eye is to face.
shoe is to leather.
bat is to ball.
boat is to sea.
table is to food.
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 #503 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.
teacher
student
chalkboard
principal
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 #504 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Ceramic is to mug as glass is to ________________.
car
hosue
window
table
sidewalk
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 #505 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Hay is to haystack as _______________ is to igloo.
building
lake
fire
eskimo
ice
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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