SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Example Question #5 : Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Beach is to sand as river is to __________.
lake
stones
ocean
water
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 #6 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Candle is to wax as __________ is to cotton.
computer
window
sweater
mug
knife
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 #7 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Jam is to fruit as cheese is to __________.
toast
banana
grilled
food
milk
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 #8 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Galaxy is to stars as __________ is to books.
library
planet
universe
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
baking
plant
cake
chicken
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 #10 : Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Sweater is to wool as _____________ .
bat is to ball.
boat is to sea.
eye is to face.
table is to food.
shoe is to leather.
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 #11 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.
student
chalkboard
parent
teacher
principal
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 ________________.
window
sidewalk
hosue
car
table
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.
ice
lake
eskimo
fire
building
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."
Example Question #1 : Measurement
The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. For each question, select the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence.
Gram is to weight as
laugh is to cry
meter is to height
bread is to cheese
coin is to bill
goat is to milk
meter is to height
A "gram" is a measure of "weight," just as a "meter" is a measure of "height."
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