SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Example to Category or Category to Example
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Example Question #53 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Country is to Brazil as building is to __________.
tools
bedroom
architect
construction
barn
barn
"Country" is a category and "Brazil" is an example that fits within the category; therefore, "building" must also be a category. The answer, "barn," is a type of building that fits within the category of "building." A "bedroom" is a part of a "building," but not a type of building on its own.
Example Question #54 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Sheep is to animal as ____________.
leaf is to tree
banana is to fruit
chair is to house
wool is to sheep
flock is to bird
banana is to fruit
To complete the analogy, you first need to determine the relationship between the initial pairing. A "sheep" is an example of an animal. Therefore the answer must be in the form of "'example' is to 'category.'" A "banana" is an example of "a fruit," so that must be the correct answer.
Example Question #55 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Artist is to painter as __________.
Leonardo da Vinci is to Mona Lisa
painting is to sculpture
book is to movie
vegetable is to broccoli
fruit is to tree
vegetable is to broccoli
To complete the analogy, you first need to determine the relationship between the initial pairing. A "painter" is an example of an artist. Therefore the answer must be in the form of "'example' is to 'category.'" "Broccoli" is an example of a "vegetable," so that must be the correct answer.
Example Question #41 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete the analogy.
Year is to 
time is to watch
January is to February
month is to September
date is to month
month is to September
To complete the analogy, you first need to determine the relationship between the initial pairing. 
Example Question #42 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
Copper is to __________ as denim is to fabric.
liquid
metal
book
animal
university
metal
"Denim" is a type of "fabric," so to solve this analogy you need to determine what "copper" is a type of. The correct answer is that "copper" is a type of "metal."
Example Question #43 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
__________ is to appliance as apple is to fruit.
Monkey
Teacher
Toaster
Magician
Doctor
Toaster
An "apple" is an example of a "fruit," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of an "appliance." Well, an "appliance" is a household item used to perform some task. So, the correct answer is "toaster."
Example Question #44 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
Arson is to crime as __________ is to boat.
canoe
kitten
swimming
ballad
sailing
canoe
"Arson" is a type of crime that involves setting things on fire. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "boat." The correct answer is a "canoe." A "canoe" is a narrow boat that is operated using paddles. Additionally, a "ballad" is a poem, a song.
Example Question #45 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
Cocktail is to drink as __________ is to currency.
guests
dollar
cheeseburger
food
party
dollar
A "cocktail" is a type of alcoholic drink made by mixing two or more different kinds of liquid. So, a "cocktail" is an example of a "drink." Which of these is an example of a "currency?" A, "currency" is a unit of money used by a country, like the dollar. So, the correct answer is "dollar."
Example Question #46 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
Cougar is to cat as __________ is to dog.
bark
loyal
hyena
giraffe
shark
hyena
A "cougar" is an example of a big "cat." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "dog." The correct answer is "hyena." "Hyenas" are pack animals that live in Africa.
Example Question #47 : Part/Whole, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect
Complete this analogy.
Cheddar is to __________ as diamond is to gemstone.
cow
farm
eat
cheese
ruby
cheese
A "diamond" is a type of "gemstone." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these "cheddar" is an example of. The correct answer is that "cheddar" is a "cheese." Additionally, "ruby" is another example of a "gemstone."
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