SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Material Composition

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Example Question #501 :Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Star is to constellation as_______________is to class.

Possible Answers:

student

principal

parent

chalkboard

teacher

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 #502 :Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Ceramic is to mug as glass is to________________.

Possible Answers:

window

sidewalk

hosue

car

table

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 #503 :Analogies

Complete the analogy.

Hay is to haystack as_______________is to igloo.

Possible Answers:

lake

eskimo

fire

building

ice

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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