All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.
teacher
chalkboard
student
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 #12 : Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Ceramic is to mug as glass is to ________________.
sidewalk
hosue
car
table
window
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 #13 : Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Hay is to haystack as _______________ is to igloo.
eskimo
building
ice
fire
lake
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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