SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Analogies

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #171 : Analogies

Dog is to domesticated as wolf is to __________.

Possible Answers:

dangerous

predatory

frightening

vicious

feral

Correct answer:

feral

Explanation:

“Domesticated” is an adjective that means tame, and “dog” is an example of tame animal. Since “wolf” is an example of untamed animal, we’re looking for a word that has the closest meaning to “untamed.” And while wild animals can often be “dangerous,” “predatory,” “frightening,” or “vicious,” only “feral” is an adjective that means wild and untamed.

Of the answer choices, “feral” is the best choice.

Example Question #172 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to engagement ring as utensil is to knife.

Possible Answers:

Misdemeanor

Penalty

Anchor

Heirloom

Felony

Correct answer:

Heirloom

Explanation:

A "knife" is an example of a "utensil" (a small household instrument), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these an "engagement ring" is an example of. The correct answer is a "heirloom," which is something valuable that is handed down within a family from generation to generation. Additionally, an "anchor" is something used to weigh something down or make sure it does not move; a "penalty" is a punishment; a "felony" is a serious crime; a "misdemeanor" is a minor offense, a less serious crime.

Example Question #191 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Carnivore is to wolf as herbivore is to __________.

Possible Answers:

meat

grass

cafe

shark

cow

Correct answer:

cow

Explanation:

A "wolf" is an example of a "carnivore" (meat-eater), so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "herbivore" (plant-eater). The correct answer is "cow."

Example Question #192 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Vertebrate is to human as invertebrate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

dog

whale

moose

octopus

lion

Correct answer:

octopus

Explanation:

A "vertebrate" is an animal with a backbone. This includes all the answer choices you see here (as well as humans), except "octopus." An "octopus" is an example of an "invertebrate" because it has no backbone.

Example Question #193 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Lead is to metal as __________ is to gas.

Possible Answers:

zinc

copper

iron

oxygen

aluminum

Correct answer:

oxygen

Explanation:

"Lead" is an example of a "metal." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "gas." The correct answer is "oxygen."

Example Question #194 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Catamaran is to __________ as blacksmith is to tradesman.

Possible Answers:

occupation

boat

subject

religion

animal

Correct answer:

boat

Explanation:

A "blacksmith" is someone who makes and shapes iron by hand. This is an example of a "tradesman." So, to solve this analogy which of these answer choices is a "catamaran" an example of? Well, a "catamaran" is a "boat" with twin-hulls. So, the correct answer is "boat." Additionally, "occupation" means job, vocation, profession, what someone does for a living.

Example Question #195 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Leek is to onion as yam is to __________.

Possible Answers:

farmer

potato

meal

dinner

fruit

Correct answer:

potato

Explanation:

A "leek" is an example of an "onion," so to solve this analogy you merely need to determine what a "yam" is an example of. The correct answer is "potato."

Example Question #196 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Hydrogen is to gas as __________ is to solid.

Possible Answers:

fluid

oxygen

liquid

nitrogen

copper

Correct answer:

copper

Explanation:

"Hydrogen" is an element and a "gas." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an element and "solid." The correct answer is "copper," which is a solid metal element. Additionally, "oxygen" and "nitrogen" are both gases; "fluid" means either liquid or gas, but not a solid.

Example Question #197 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Brother is to kin as __________ is to criminal.

Possible Answers:

outlaw

teacher

aviator

mendicant

constable

Correct answer:

outlaw

Explanation:

"Kin" means family member. So, a "brother" is an example of "kin." To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "criminal." The correct answer is an "outlaw," someone who has broken the law and is on the run from the authorities. Additionally, "constable" means police officer; "aviator" means pilot of a plane; "mendicant" means beggar.

Example Question #198 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Jaguar is to cat as __________ is to dog.

Possible Answers:

hunter

hyena

loyal

pack

quick

Correct answer:

hyena

Explanation:

A "jaguar" is a type of big "cat" native to South America. So, it is an example of a "cat." To solve this analogy you therefore need to determine which of these is an example of a type of "dog." The correct answer is "hyena."

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