All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to pig as conniving is to fox.
Corpulent
Gigantic
Emaciated
Gaunt
Minuscule
Corpulent
It is a quality of a "fox" to be "conniving," which means cunning and manipulative, sneaky and clever. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality typically associated with "pigs." The correct answer is "corpulent," which means fat. Additionally, "gigantic" means very large; "minuscule" means very small; "emaciated" and "gaunt" both mean very thin, skinny to the point of being unhealthy, skeletal.
Example Question #32 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Lighter is to __________ as rollercoaster is to exhilarating.
indispensable
composed
bashful
adjacent
flammable
flammable
A function of a "rollercoaster" is to be "exhilarating," which means exciting, making one feel active, happy and full of energy. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a function or quality of a "lighter." Well, "lighters" are "flammable" (able to light on fire, likely to light on fire) so this is the correct answer. Additionally, "bashful" means shy, timid, easily embarrassed; "adjacent" means next to; "indispensable" means vital, needed, essential; "composed" means calm and under control in an otherwise stressful situation.
Example Question #33 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to whale as agile is to monkey.
Illustrious
Colossal
Juvenile
Mediocre
Deranged
Colossal
It is a quality of a "monkey" to be "agile" (able to move quickly and with good balance). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality of a "whale." Well, "whales" are famously big, so the correct answer is "colossal," which means huge. Additionally, "illustrious" means famous, storied, well-known; "deranged" means insane, crazy, mentally ill; "mediocre" means average in a bad way; "juvenile" means immature, childish.
Example Question #34 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Mortal is to __________ as God is to eternal.
interminable
fleeting
dissolute
rakish
voluminous
fleeting
The life of a God is "eternal" (lasting forever), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an adjective that describes the life of a "mortal" (a being that can die or be killed). The correct answer is "fleeting," or lasting a short time, not eternal. Additionally, "rakish" means charming, dashing, attractive; "voluminous" means taking up a large amount of space; "interminable" means never ending, eternal; "dissolute" means having a lack of morals, depraved and badly behaved.
Example Question #35 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Desert is to __________ as rainforest is to fecund.
windy
lively
sand
arid
saturated
arid
The adjective "fecund" means abundant, containing lots of life, capable of producing lots of life. A quality of a "rainforest" is to be "fecund." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality of a "desert." The correct answer is "arid" which means hot and dry, lacking water. Additionally, "saturated" means drenched, soaked, filled with water.
Example Question #36 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Utopia is to good as __________ is to bad.
untopia
mistopia
myopic
dystopia
juvenile
dystopia
A "utopia" is an idyllic, perfect version of the future. If you ever seen a movie about a future where no-one ever gets sick and life is perfect for all people, this is a "utopian vision of the future." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words describes a negative vision of the future. The correct answer is "dystopia." If you ever see a movie about a future where class differences are exaggerated or people live miserable or depraved lives, this is a "dystopian vision of the future." Additionally, "juvenile" means childish; "myopic" means having a narrow and ignorant worldview; the other two answer choices, I am sorry to say, are completely made up!
Example Question #37 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy
Owl is to wise as cat is to __________.
lonely
aggressive
intense
curious
contagious
curious
A quality generally associated with owls is wisdom, or being "wise." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality generally associated with being a cat. The correct answer is curiosity, or being "curious." Additionally, "contagious" means infectious, capable of spreading from one thing to another; "intense" means extreme, severe.
Example Question #38 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy
Party is to convivial as riot is to __________.
delicious
ornate
tumultuous
intrepid
docile
tumultuous
A quality of a "party" is to be "convivial" (which means friendly, agreeable, pleasing and welcoming). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality of a "riot" (which is an out of control protest). The correct answer is "tumultuous" which means disorderly and excited, passionate, violent, and volatile. Additionally, "delicious" means tasty; "docile" means tame, under control, submissive; "ornate" means well-decorated, elaborate and fancy; "intrepid" means adventurous and brave.
Example Question #39 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Recluse is to solitary as __________ is to devout.
sage
criminal
bishop
patriarch
matriarch
bishop
A "recluse" is someone who lives alone and avoids the company of others. A quality of a "recluse" then is to be "solitary" (alone). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices could reasonably be described as "devout" (pious, deeply religious). The correct answer is a "bishop" (a leader within certain Christian denominations). Additionally, "patriarch" means male leader of a society or family group; "matriarch" means female leader of a society of family group; a "sage" is a wise and knowledgeable person.
Example Question #40 : Qualities And Features
Complete this analogy.
Dog is to loyalty as elephant is to __________.
frankness
ruthlessness
trunks
cheerfulness
memory
memory
A quality popularly associated with dogs is that they exhibit "loyalty." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a quality popularly associated with "elephants." The correct answer is that they have excellent "memory." Indeed, the expression "an elephant never forgets" and the fact that a group of elephants is known as "a memory of elephants" is testament to the pervasiveness of this association in our society. Additionally, "ruthlessness" means showing a lack of mercy and compassion; "frankness" means honesty, candor.