SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Cause and Effect
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Example Question #91 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Gratuity is to beneficial as solace is to ______________.
condescending
invigorating
endangering
frightening
comforting
comforting
A "gratuity" is a perk, some special right or advantage conveyed on someone. A "gratuity" is "beneficial" (helpful, useful), so to solve this analogy you need to determine what "solace" is. Well, "solace" is relief or consolation offered in a time of hardship or suffering. "Solace" is therefore "comforting." Additionally, "condescending" means rude and based on the premise that the speaker knows better than the person being spoken to; "invigorating" means energizing, giving vigor to.
Example Question #94 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Allergy is to sneezing as injury is to __________.
limping
coughing
running
disclosing
falling
limping
An "allergy" is a notable cause of "sneezing," or, in other words, sneezing can be a symptom of allergies. There is a direct cause and effect relationship in this case. So, to solve this question you must figure out what a symptom of an injury would be. Injuries to the leg aerate main cause of a person "limping" or walking with an impeded gait.
Example Question #92 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Scurvy is to malnutrition as emphysema is to __________.
eating
swimming
drinking
running
smoking
smoking
"Scurvy" is a disease caused by lack of vitamins and "malnutrition." "Malnutrition" is not having a sufficient supply of healthy or useful food. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these causes "emphysema." Well, "emphysema" is a lung disease marked by inability to breathe. It is primarily caused by "smoking."
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