SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Analogies: Determining Meaning from Type of Relationship

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Example Questions

Example Question #441 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Pump is to inflate as ______________.

Possible Answers:

megabyte is to hard drive

tire is to axle

shovel is to dig

key is to doorknob

box is to cardboard

Correct answer:

shovel is to dig

Explanation:

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 __________.

Possible Answers:

castle

defending

army

invading

levee

Correct answer:

invading

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

distribute

create

manage

punish

advertise

Correct answer:

advertise

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

splice

weave

clean

lower

annoy

Correct answer:

weave

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

town

forest

farm

river

mountain

Correct answer:

river

Explanation:

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 _________________.

Possible Answers:

shield

protect

entertain

dispute

condone

Correct answer:

entertain

Explanation:

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 ______________.

Possible Answers:

impute

obfuscate

entomb

adorn

harangue

Correct answer:

entomb

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

isolation

discussion

meeting

governor

priest

Correct answer:

discussion

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

lauding

baking

evaporating

rewarding

decompressing

Correct answer:

baking

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

washing

selling

waiting

performing

resting

Correct answer:

waiting

Explanation:

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.

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