SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Action and Object Acted Upon

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #791 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Temperance is to __________ as fast is to food.

Possible Answers:

books

alcohol

music

football

gambling

Correct answer:

alcohol

Explanation:

To go without "food" is to "fast." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is abstained from if one is practicing "temperance." The correct answer is "alcohol." "Temperance" is not partaking in alcohol, not allowing oneself to drink alcohol.

Example Question #792 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Boulevard is to __________ as canal is to sailing.

Possible Answers:

laughing

driving

eating

playing

flying

Correct answer:

driving

Explanation:

A "canal" is a man-made body of water that connects two or more natural bodies of water. "Canals" are used for "sailing." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that a "boulevard" is used for. A "boulevard" is a wide avenue in a city that is lined with trees. "Boulevards" are therefore used for "driving."

Example Question #793 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Coronation is to __________ as inauguration is to president.

Possible Answers:

king

captain

despot

pope

friend

Correct answer:

king

Explanation:

An "inauguration" is an event where the "president" is sworn into office. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these assumes power during a "coronation." Well, a "coronation" is when a "king" or queen is crowned. Additionally, a "despot" is an autocrat, a tyrant, a person who rules a country with absolute power.

Example Question #794 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Commute is to work as matriculate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

market

gym

beach

college

park

Correct answer:

college

Explanation:

"Commute" is a verb that means to go to "work," to journey to or from "work." So, which of these places do you go to if you are "matriculating?" The correct answer is that "matriculate" means go to college, enroll at college.

Example Question #672 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Barber is to hair as lumberjack is to __________________.

Possible Answers:

axe

mill

tree

harvest

wetland

Correct answer:

tree

Explanation:

A barber cuts hair, so the correct answer would demonstrate a similar relationship. Just as a barber cuts hair, a lumberjack cuts trees.

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