SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #791 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Melt is to liquid as __________ is to gas.

Possible Answers:

eradicate

evaporate

truncate

prognosticate

fabricate

Correct answer:

evaporate

Explanation:

The process by which something turns from a solid into a "liquid" is called "melting." So, to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these words means to turn something into a "gas." The correct answer is "evaporate." Additionally, "truncate" means shorten; "eradicate" means completely destroy; "fabricate" means fake, make up a story; "prognosticate" means make a prediction about the future.

Example Question #6 : Abilities

Complete this analogy.

Legible is to __________ as visible is to see.

Possible Answers:

find

talk

catch

hear

read

Correct answer:

read

Explanation:

"Visible" means able to be "seen." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these actions is described by "legible." Well, "legible" means (of writing) able to be "read."

Example Question #7 : Abilities

Complete this analogy.

Doctor is to relief as _________________.

Possible Answers:

car is to transportation

sunlight is to sunshine

singer is to entertainment

wall is to separation 

lotion is to moisture 

Correct answer:

singer is to entertainment

Explanation:

The correct answer is "singer is to entertainment."

This analogy explores the relationship of what an individual provides through his or her occupation. 

A doctor provides relief (from pain). A singer provides entertainment (to the general public).

Example Question #792 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Singer is to cantata as driver is to __________.

Possible Answers:

racecourse

breakneck

steering wheel

tire

motivation

Correct answer:

racecourse

Explanation:

A "cantata" is a piece of music for singers and instruments. A singer sings or navigates through a cantata. A driver navigates a racecourse. A driver controls an automobile, but not in the same way a singer sings a song. A singer sings a song, a driver drives a racecourse.

Example Question #793 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Escalator is to stairs as motorcycle is to __________.

Possible Answers:

running

skateboard

car

carriage

bicycle

Correct answer:

bicycle

Explanation:

Since an escalator is an automated moving staircase powered by electricity, we can think of it as an automated, electric version of a staircase. So, we need to pick out an answer choice which describes something we could think of as being an un-electrified, un-automated motorcycle. Since both bicycles and motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles, but motorcycles have motors whereas bicycles are propelled by the rider's pedaling, "bicycle" is the correct answer.

Example Question #794 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Sun is to eclipse as window is to __________.

Possible Answers:

breeze

scratch

glass

shatter

curtains

Correct answer:

curtains

Explanation:

“Eclipse” is a word that when used as a noun can mean the passage of one celestial object in front of the sun, partially or completely blocking its light from reaching Earth. So, because an eclipse obscures the sun, we need to pick out an answer choice that represents something that obscures a window. While “glass” might look like a potentially correct answer because windows are often made of glass, glass does not obscure windows, so “glass” cannot be the correct answer. Curtains, however, obscure windows just as an eclipse obscures the sun, so “curtains” is the correct answer.

Example Question #795 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Rode is to road as doe is to __________.

Possible Answers:

ray

forest

wood

deer

dough

Correct answer:

dough

Explanation:

“Rode” and “road” are homonyms, since they sound the same but have different meanings. “Doe” means female deer and sounds the same as “dough” when pronounced.

Example Question #796 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Grimace is to pain as __________ is to happiness.

Possible Answers:

gape

scowl

beam

frown

stare

Correct answer:

beam

Explanation:

To "grimace" is to express pain using one's face. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means to express happiness using one's face, to smile. The correct answer is "beam" which means intensely smile with joy. Additionally, "gape" means stare; "scowl" means frown in anger or frustration.

Example Question #797 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Gape is to wonder as __________ is to fear.

Possible Answers:

sprint

monitor

leap

stare

tremble

Correct answer:

tremble

Explanation:

To "gape" means to stare in wonder or amazement. So, it is a physical manifestation of the feeling of "wonder." Which of these is a physical manifestation of the feeling of "fear?" The correct answer is to "tremble," which means to shake with fear or anxiety. Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "leap" means jump high or far; "monitor" means watch, observe.

Example Question #798 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Basketball is to sport as _________.

Possible Answers:

toy is to child

tiger is to jungle

Jazz is to genre

bulb is to light

bird is to sky

Correct answer:

Jazz is to genre

Explanation:

The correct answer is "jazz is to genre."

The first part of the analogy shows that basketball is a type of sport. 

Jazz is a specific genre of music, making it the correct answer to complete the analogy.

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