SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Analogies

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Example Questions

Example Question #141 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Turnip is to vegetable as minaret is to __________.

Possible Answers:

language 

tower 

religion 

road 

vehicle 

Correct answer:

tower 

Explanation:

A turnip is a type of vegetable, so to solve this analogy, you need to determine what a "minaret" is an example of. A "minaret" is a tall tower found on mosques, so it is a type of "tower."

Example Question #142 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Apprenticeship is to education as fresco is to __________.

Possible Answers:

subject 

vocation 

biography 

poem 

painting 

Correct answer:

painting 

Explanation:

An apprenticeship is a type of "education" that involves the student studying under a master of a particular craft in order to learn the skills necessary to practice that craft independently. So, if "apprenticeship" is an example of a form of "education," what is a "fresco" an example of? A "fresco" is a type of painting done very quickly on wet plaster before the plaster dries. Additionally, "vocation" means occupation or job, and a "biography" is a true story of someone's life.

Example Question #143 : Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Cursive is to __________ as frigate is to warship.

Possible Answers:

writing

music 

conflict 

emotion 

sport 

Correct answer:

writing

Explanation:

A "frigate" is a very large and well-armed type of warship. So, if a "frigate" is an example of a "warship," what is "cursive" an example of? "Cursive" is a style of formal writing in which characters are written one after another without the writer's lifting the writing instrument. As "cursive" is a style of "writing," "writing" is the correct answer.

Example Question #144 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Adrenaline is to hormone as __________ is to cloud.

Possible Answers:

cirrus

maelstrom

rain

maestro

sky

Correct answer:

cirrus

Explanation:

"Adrenaline" is an example of a "hormone," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "cloud." The correct answer is "cirrus." Additionally, "maelstrom" a turbulent whirlpool, a chaotic and tumultuous situation; a "maestro" is an expert, particularly a distinguished musician.

Example Question #145 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Thyme is to herb as __________________.

Possible Answers:

dessert is to dinner

ledger is to accountant

squirrel is to acorn

palomino is to horse

saucepan is to recipe

Correct answer:

palomino is to horse

Explanation:

"Thyme" is a type of herb, so the appropriate answer will demonstrate a relationship between category and example. "Palomino" is a type of horse, and the only answer demonstrating a category/example relationship, and therefore is the correct answer.

Example Question #146 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Chimera is to ________________ as femur is to bone.

Possible Answers:

philosophy

element

monster

occupation

language

Correct answer:

monster

Explanation:

A "femur" is a type of "bone" found in the thigh. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that a "chimera" is an example of. Well, a "chimera" is a fire-breathing "monster" in Greek mythology. Additionally, "occupation" means job

Example Question #147 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Almanac is to __________ as cathedral is to church.

Possible Answers:

walkway

calendar

vehicle

utensil

television

Correct answer:

calendar

Explanation:

A "cathedral" is an example of a "church," so to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that an "almanac" is an example of. Well, an "almanac" is an annual "calendar" that contains relevant information about the year ahead.

Example Question #148 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Ammonia is to gas as _________________ is to disease.

Possible Answers:

anthrax

researcher

element

medic

solid

Correct answer:

anthrax

Explanation:

"Ammonia" is an example of a "gas." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "disease." The correct answer is "anthrax." Additionally, a "medic" is a type of doctor, typically on the battlefield or in emergency situations.

Example Question #149 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bassinet is to cradle as __________ is to cup.

Possible Answers:

baby

water

chalice

scholar

drink

Correct answer:

chalice

Explanation:

A "bassinet" is a type of "cradle" that has a hood. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what a "chalice" is an example of. Well, a "chalice" is a goblet, a large "cup" used to drink wine, particularly as part of a religious service. Additionally, a "scholar" is an academic, someone who studies for a living, someone who is well-educated about a subject.

Example Question #150 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Braille is to __________ as calculus is to mathematics.

Possible Answers:

painting

singing

philosophy

writing

philanthropy

Correct answer:

writing

Explanation:

"Calculus" is a complicated system of "mathematics," primarily based around functions and derivatives. So, if "calculus" is an example of a system of "mathematics," what is "braille" an example of? The correct answer is "writing." "Braille" is a system of "writing" using raised dots that allows blind people to read. Additionally, "philanthropy" is charity.

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