All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #441 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Pump is to inflate as ______________.
megabyte is to hard drive
tire is to axle
shovel is to dig
key is to doorknob
box is to cardboard
shovel is to dig
A "pump" is a tool used to inflate. The correct answer will demonstrate a relationship between tool and use. A "shovel" is a tool that is used to dig.
Example Question #442 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Dike is to flooding as fortress is to __________.
castle
defending
army
invading
levee
invading
A "dike" is a low-wall built to prevent "flooding." So, if a "dike" is meant to prevent "flooding," what is it that a "fortress" is designed to prevent? The correct answer is "invading." Additionally, a "levee" is a low-wall built to prevent the overflow of a river. It is very similar to a "dike" in definition.
Example Question #443 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Brochure is to _______________ as centrifuge is to separate.
distribute
create
manage
punish
advertise
advertise
A "centrifuge" is a rapidly spinning machine which is meant to "separate" two or more items. The purpose of a "centrifuge" is therefore to "separate." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what the purpose of a "brochure" is. Well, a "brochure" is a magazine with a series of items listed for sale. The purpose of a "brochure" is to "advertise."
Example Question #444 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Loom is to ________________ as parasol is to shade.
splice
weave
clean
lower
annoy
weave
A "parasol" is a large umbrella used to provide shelter from the "sun." It's purpose therefore is to "shade" or to provide "shade." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is the purpose of a "loom." Well, a "loom" is a device for making fabric from yarn. So, the correct answer is "weave." Additionally, "splice" means join together.
Example Question #445 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Ford is to __________________ as overpass is to highway.
town
forest
farm
river
mountain
river
The purpose of an "overpass" is to allow you to cross the "highway." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that a "ford" allows you to cross. The correct answer is a "river." A "ford" is a shallow area of a "river" where one might cross safely. "Ford" can also be used as a verb, as in to "ford the river."
Example Question #446 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Garage is to repair as cabaret is to _________________.
shield
protect
entertain
dispute
condone
entertain
A "garage" is a place where cars are fixed. To solve this analogy you need to determine what the purpose of a "cabaret" is. Well, a "cabaret" is entertainment held in a club where the audience sits at tables surrounding the stage. The purpose of a "cabaret" then is to "entertain."
Example Question #447 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Polemic is to condemn as sarcophagus is to ______________.
impute
obfuscate
entomb
adorn
harangue
entomb
A "polemic" is a passionate written or verbal attack on someone or something. The purpose of a "polemic" is to "condemn" something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what a "sarcophagus" is used for. Well, a "sarcophagus" is a type of coffin. So, it is used to "entomb" (inter, bury, 'lay to rest') someone. Additionally, "harangue" means scold, criticize; "impute" means to attribute a quality to someone; "adorn" means decorate, festoon; "obfuscate" means confuse.
Example Question #448 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Forum is to _____________ as nook is to seclusion.
isolation
discussion
meeting
governor
priest
discussion
A "nook" is a small corner or hidden place where someone or something might seek "seclusion" or privacy. To provide further help, "seclusion" is the condition of being away from others or in a private place. So, if the purpose of a "nook" is for "seclusion," what is the purpose of a "forum?" Well, a "forum" is a place where people meet to talk about things. So, the purpose of a "forum" is "discussion."
Example Question #571 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Kiln is to ________________ as moat is to defending.
lauding
baking
evaporating
rewarding
decompressing
baking
A "moat" is a small lake built around a building to protect it from attack. The purpose of a "moat" then is "defending." So, which of these is the purpose of a "kiln." Well, a "kiln" is a furnace used for "baking" or cooking something. Additionally, "decompress" means remove pressure; "evaporate" means turn from liquid to gas; "laud" means praise.
Example Question #572 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Complete this analogy.
Antechamber is to __________ as cloakroom is to storage.
washing
selling
waiting
performing
resting
waiting
The purpose of a "cloakroom" is for "storage." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a common purpose associated with an "antechamber." Well, an "antechamber" is a small side room, typically associated with "waiting" for some other room to be ready.
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor