All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1541 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Driving is to motorist as walking is to __________.
pedestrian
paramedic
representative
ambassador
mercenary
pedestrian
The prefix "motor-" means related to cars, so a “motorist” is someone who is driving a car or other motorized vehicle. To solve this analogy, you need to determine which of the answer choices is a name for someone who is walking near traffic. The root "ped" means having to do with walking or feet, so the correct answer is “pedestrian.” When you walk along the side of the road or cross the street, you are a “pedestrian.” None of the other answer choices are words that mean someone who is walking near traffic: an “ambassador” is someone who represents a group’s interests, especially that of a nation, to a third party; a “mercenary” is someone who is paid to fight; a “representative” is someone who is elected to represent the interests of the people in government; and a “paramedic” is someone who responds to medical emergencies.
Example Question #681 : Analogies
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Cover is to rug as enclose is to __________.
pool
garden
umbrella
fence
floor
fence
You can use a rug to cover the floor, so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that is something you can use to "enclose" an area. "Enclose" means close off from all sides, so you can use a fence to enclose an area. That means that fence is the correct answer.
Example Question #682 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Triangle is to three as square is to __________.
sides
five
angles
shape
four
four
A triangle is a three-sided shape, so to solve this analogy, you have to determine how many sides a square has. The correct answer is that a square has “four” sides. The prefix "tri-" usually means that the word will relate in some way to the number three.
Example Question #683 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Biped is to two as quadruped is to __________.
eight
five
four
seven
six
four
The root "ped" means related to legs, walking, or feet. A “biped” is a two-legged animal. The prefix "bi-" means related to the number two. So, to solve this analogy, you have to determine how many legs a “quadruped” has. The correct answer is “four,” because the prefix "quad-" means related to the number four.
Example Question #684 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Manicure is to hands as pedicure is to __________.
Head
Face
Arms
Feet
Eyes
Feet
The prefix "man-" means related to hands, just as the prefix "ped-" means related to feet. A “manicure” is a treatment for hands and nails and a “pedicure” is a treatment for feet and toe nails.
Example Question #41 : Determining Meaning From Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots
Complete this analogy.
Moral is to amoral as active is to __________.
followed
reclusive
hopeful
passive
silent
passive
The prefix "a-" adds the meaning of not, without, or opposite to. The opposite of “moral” is “amoral.” If you are “moral,” you base your actions on what you think is right and good; if you are “amoral,” you base your actions on what you think is bad or you just do whatever you like. The opposite of “active” is “passive,” where "active" means engaged or in action. If you are “passive” you do nothing or do very little. To further help you, “reclusive” means you prefer to be alone or you shy away from society; “hopeful” means full of hope; “silent” means quiet, without noise.
Example Question #42 : Determining Meaning From Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots
Complete this analogy.
Unreal is to fake as uncertain is to __________.
knowing
unknown
caring
sure
uncaring
unknown
The prefix "un-" means not. "Unreal" means not real, or "fake," so "unreal" and "fake" are synonyms because they have the same meaning. To solve the analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that means the same thing as "uncertain." "Uncertain" means not certain or unknown, so "unknown" is the correct answer.
Example Question #31 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Prefixes
Complete this analogy.
Credulous is to incredulous as credit is to __________.
Dismantle
Impossible
Innate
Card
Discredit
Discredit
The prefixes "in-," "im-," and "dis-" are all negationprefixes. This means they take the original meaning of the word and cause it to mean the opposite. “Credulous” means believing, naïve, gullible, so “incredulous” must mean disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful. To solve this analogy, you have to determine which of these answer choices is the opposite of “credit,” which means to give recognition for some achievement. The correct antonym is “discredit,” which means harm the reputation of, prove wrong. To provide further help, “dismantle” means to take apart; “innate” means natural, inherent; “impossible” means not possible.
Example Question #32 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Prefixes
Complete this analogy.
Tricycle is to three as unicycle is to __________.
vehicle
none
motorcycle
one
bicycle
one
The suffix "-cycle" suggests a wheeled vehicle and the prefixes tell you how many wheels that vehicle has. So a “tricycle” is a three-wheeled vehicle and a “unicycle” is a one-wheeled vehicle. Similarly, a "bicycle" is a two-wheeled vehicle.
Example Question #52 : Determining Meaning From Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots
Complete this analogy.
Unicycle is to one as tricycle is to __________.
bicycle
three
ride
car
two
three
The prefix "uni-" means related to the number one, and the prefix "tri-" means related to the number three. So, for example, a “triangle” is so named because it has three sides and three angles, and a “tricycle” is called such because it has three wheels, as opposed to a "bicycle," which has two wheels and a “unicycle,” which has one wheel. In this example, "uni-" is the prefix that tells you the word is related to the number one, and "cycle" tells you the word is related to something with wheels. Since a unicycle has one wheel and a tricycle has three wheels, "three" is the correct answer.