SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Material Composition

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #491 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy. 

Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.

Possible Answers:

student

teacher

chalkboard

parent

principal

Correct answer:

student

Explanation:

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 #492 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete the analogy. 

Ceramic is to mug as glass is to ________________.

Possible Answers:

table

sidewalk

window

hosue

car

Correct answer:

window

Explanation:

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 #493 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete the analogy.

Hay is to haystack as _______________ is to igloo.

Possible Answers:

fire

building

ice

lake

eskimo

Correct answer:

ice

Explanation:

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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