SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Material Composition

Complete the analogy.

Beach is to sand as river is to __________.

Possible Answers:

fish

lake

water

ocean

stones

Correct answer:

water

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

sweater

mug

knife

computer

window

Correct answer:

sweater

Explanation:

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 __________.

Possible Answers:

grilled

food

milk

toast 

banana

Correct answer:

milk

Explanation:

"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.

Possible Answers:

space

planet

library

universe

reading

Correct answer:

library

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

oven

baking

plant

chicken

cake

Correct answer:

cake

Explanation:

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 _____________ .

Possible Answers:

shoe is to leather. 

bat is to ball.

eye is to face.

boat is to sea. 

table is to food. 

Correct answer:

shoe is to leather. 

Explanation:

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 #551 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete this analogy. 

Star is to constellation as _______________ is to class.

Possible Answers:

parent

chalkboard

teacher

student

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 #552 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete the analogy. 

Ceramic is to mug as glass is to ________________.

Possible Answers:

sidewalk

window

hosue

table

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 #553 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Complete the analogy.

Hay is to haystack as _______________ is to igloo.

Possible Answers:

fire

building

lake

ice

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."

Example Question #11 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition

The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. For each question, select the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence.

Gram is to weight as

Possible Answers:

laugh is to cry

goat is to milk

meter is to height

bread is to cheese

coin is to bill

Correct answer:

meter is to height

Explanation:

A "gram" is a measure of "weight," just as a "meter" is a measure of "height."

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