All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #51 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Second is to secondary as first is to __________.
universally
unnaturally
humorously
tertiary
primary
primary
The word "secondary" refers to something that happens second, the second in a list of something. So, to solve this analogy you have to determine which one of these words means something that happens first, the first in a list of something. The correct answer is therefore "primary." To provide further help, "humorously" means done with humor; "universally" means by everyone, always relevant; "tertiary" means happening third; "unnaturally" means done unusually, done in a way that is not natural or normal.
Example Question #52 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Swimming is to pool as running is to ___________.
track
office
ocean
attic
garden
track
The sport of swimming is done in a pool. The sport of running takes place on a track. While it is possible to run places other than a track, it is the most reasonable answer provided. Swimming and running are both exercise activities, while work would be related to an office.
Example Question #53 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Comet is to __________ as whale is to ocean.
swim
float
space
rock
dolphin
space
A "whale" is a large animal found in the "ocean." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine where a "comet" is found. Well, a "comet" is a relatively small object found in space that orbits the sun. So, the correct answer is "space."
Example Question #54 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Coast is to land as __________ is to nation.
border
beach
ocean
fish
politics
border
The edge of "land," where the "land" meets the ocean, is generally called the "coast." So, to solve this analogy you need to figure out which of these words means something like the place where one nation ends, the line that divides one nation from another nation. The correct answer is "border." To help you "nation" is basically another word for "country."
Example Question #55 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Kangaroo is to __________ as panda is to China.
jump
leap
Australia
America
pouch
Australia
"Pandas" are from "China," so to solve this analogy you need to figure out where it is that "kangaroos" are from. The correct answer is "Australia." Additionally, "leap" means to jump high or far.
Example Question #56 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Kiss is to love as __________ is to dislike.
insult
praise
assist
respire
reward
insult
A "kiss" is an action of "love." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an action that might be undertaken by someone who "dislikes" someone else. The correct answer is "insult" which means say something mean or bad about/to. Additionally, "praise" means compliment, say something nice about; "respire" means breathe; "assist" means help.
Example Question #57 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete the analogy.
Astronaut is to space shuttle as ______________.
driver is to car.
man is to bicycle.
animal is to cage.
child is to scooter.
firefighter is to fire truck.
firefighter is to fire truck.
Since an astronaut flies a space shuttle as part of his or her profession, we need to find a relationship where an individual uses a particular vehicle as part of his or her profession. Since only a firefighter would use a fire truck as part of his or her profession, the answer is "firefighter is to fire truck."
Example Question #11 : Location Or Situation
Complete the analogy.
Actor is to set as doctor is to _________.
patient
hospital
surgery
white coat
stethoscope
hospital
Since a set is the location where an actor practices his or her profession, we must complete the analogy by finding the location in which a doctor practices his or her profession. As a doctor most likely practice his or her profession in a hospital, the correct answer is "hospital."
Example Question #12 : Location Or Situation
Complete the analogy.
Artist is to studio as _________________.
child is to puppy.
frog is to pond.
lawyer is to courtroom.
cave is to tunnel.
bridge is to road.
lawyer is to courtroom.
Since the relationship between artist and studio is that of a profession and the location in which the individual practices their profession, we must find the answer that shows the same relationship. Since a lawyer is a profession and the courtroom is where they practice that profession, the correct answer is "lawyer is to courtroom."
Example Question #13 : Location Or Situation
Complete the analogy.
Bed is to bedroom as ______________ is to restroom.
chair
toilet
carpet
ceiling
closet
toilet
Since a bed is the object used for the primary function of a bedroom (sleeping), we need to find the object used for the primary function of a restroom. The primary function of a restroom is to relieve oneself, so the correct answer is "toilet."
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