SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Analogies
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Example Question #501 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Snow is to snowman as ice is to __________.
icicle
lava
freezing
summer
melting
icicle
Since snow is what a snowman is made of, we need to pick a word that describes something that is made of ice. Because icicles are made of ice, "icicle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Beach is to sand as river is to __________.
fish
lake
water
ocean
stones
water
A beach is made up of sand. That means we're looking for something that makes up a river. While "stones" and "fish" can be found in a river, they aren't what form the river. A "lake" and "ocean" are other types of water. "Water" is the only answer that fits.
Example Question #6 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Candle is to wax as __________ is to cotton.
sweater
mug
knife
computer
window
sweater
A "candle" is usually made of "wax." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these answer choices is often made from "cotton" (a type of fabric, a type of material used to make clothes). The correct answer is "sweater."
Example Question #7 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Jam is to fruit as cheese is to __________.
grilled
food
milk
toast
banana
milk
"Jam" is usually made from "fruit," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these answer choices "cheese" is usually made from. The correct answer is that "milk" is used to make "cheese."
Example Question #6 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Galaxy is to stars as __________ is to books.
space
planet
library
universe
reading
library
A "galaxy" is the name given to a collection of "stars." Our galaxy is called "the Milky Way." To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a name given to a collection of "books." The correct answer is a "library."
Example Question #9 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Omelet is to egg as __________ is to flour.
oven
baking
plant
chicken
cake
cake
An "omelet" is made using "eggs." So, which of these is something that is made using "flour?" The correct answer is a "cake."
Example Question #10 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Sweater is to wool as _____________ .
shoe is to leather.
bat is to ball.
eye is to face.
boat is to sea.
table is to food.
shoe is to leather.
Sweaters are often made of wool. Therefore, we must look for the answer that shows a relationship between a product and the material from which it is made. Shoes are often made of leather, so the correct answer is "shoe is to leather."
Example Question #502 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.
principal
teacher
student
chalkboard
parent
student
Since a star is a single unit that, when combined with other stars, forms a constellation, we need to find a single unit that, when combined with others, creates a whole class. Since many students make up a class, the correct answer would be "student." At first glance, the answer may appear to be teacher, as every class is led by a teacher, but a class is made up by a body of students and has only one or two teachers. In addition, a teacher is the head of the class but is not part of the class itself.
Example Question #503 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Ceramic is to mug as glass is to ________________.
car
table
sidewalk
window
hosue
window
Since a mug is typically made of ceramic material, we need to find an object that is typically made of glass material. Windows are primarily made of glass, therefore the correct answer is "window."
Example Question #504 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Hay is to haystack as _______________ is to igloo.
building
eskimo
fire
ice
lake
ice
Since hay is the material that comprises a haystack, we must find that material that comprises an igloo. Since igloos are made of ice, the correct answer is "ice."
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