SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Distinguishing Part of Speech

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Distinguishing Part Of Speech

Complete this analogy.

Sail is to boat as drive is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Road 

Car

River 

Fly 

Water 

Correct answer:

Car

Explanation:

"Sail" can be used as either a noun or a verb, so we need to figure out in which word form it is being used. As a noun, "sail" means a part of a boat which catches the wind and propels the boat through the water. However, "drive" is a verb, not a noun, so it cannot represent a part of any of the answer choices. So, "sail" must be being used as a verb that means to travel in a boat. When you sail, you travel by boat. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out what vehicle you use when you go driving. The answer is a “car.”

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