SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Actor and Action

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Example Question #1 :Actor And Action

Complete this analogy.

Director is to actors as maestro is to___________.

Possible Answers:

class

faculty

family

orchestra

team

Correct answer:

orchestra

Explanation:

A "maestro" isthe conductor of an orchestra. Just as a director organizes and directs actors in a production, a maestro directs an orchestra. The rest of the answer options refer to groups, but not the leaders of those groups.

Example Question #2 :Actor And Action

Complete this analogy

Mariner is to__________as pilot is to fly.

Possible Answers:

ride

sail

run

carry

park

Correct answer:

sail

Explanation:

A "pilot" is一些one who operates a piece of machinery, (usually) someone who flies a plane. So, an action undertaken by a "pilot" is to "fly," which of these is an action undertaken by a "mariner"? Well, a "mariner" isa sailor, so the correct answer is "sail."

Example Question #67 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Hand is to__________as foot is to wander.

Possible Answers:

sprint

trot

leap

finger

grasp

Correct answer:

grasp

Explanation:

A "foot" might be used to "wander," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is something that a hand might be used to do. The correct answer is "grasp" which meansgrab onto, hold onto. Additionally, "leap" meansjump high; "sprint" meansrun fast; "trot" means(when describing a four-legged animal like a horse or a dog) to walk slightly faster.

Example Question #68 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Mentor is to__________as orator is to articulate.

Possible Answers:

advise

relocate

delete

reside

impugn

Correct answer:

advise

Explanation:

An "orator" isa gifted and frequent public speaker. An "orator" is likely to be able to "articulate" complicated ideas. In this instance "articulate" meansexpress complex ideas using simple or appealing language. So, which of these is something that a "mentor" is likely to be able to do? Well, a "mentor" is一些one who provides guidance and advice to someone with less experience. So, the correct answer is "advise." Additionally, "relocate" meansmove; "reside" meansoccupy, take up space, live in; "impugn" meansslander, talk negatively about, attack the reputation of.

Example Question #69 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Freighter is to transport as oracle is to__________.

Possible Answers:

prognosticate

venerate

gall

splice

postpone

Correct answer:

prognosticate

Explanation:

A "freighter" isa ship, or other vehicle used to move goods from one place to another. Its purpose is to "transport" things. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that an "oracle" does. Well, an "oracle" isa person or thing that predicts the future. So, the correct answer is "prognosticate" which meansto make a prophecy about the future, to state what will happen later. Additionally, "postpone" meansdelay until later; "gall" meansannoy, irritate; "venerate" meansdeeply respect and honor; "splice" meansjoin together.

Example Question #70 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Curtsy is to respect as__________is to injury.

Possible Answers:

juxtapose

vex

deceive

hobble

surmise

Correct answer:

hobble

Explanation:

A "curtsy" isthe act of bending one's knee in deference. It is a sign of "respect." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an action that is a sign of having an injury. The correct answer is "hobble," which meansto walk in an awkward fashion such as to suggest pain. Additionally, "juxtapose" meanscompare two things side by side; "vex" meansannoy and confuse and anger; "surmise" means确定某样东西是正确的证据; "deceive" meanslie to in order to trick.

Example Question #71 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Detective is to__________as medic is to heal.

Possible Answers:

abolish

ameliorate

interrogate

instigate

anchor

Correct answer:

interrogate

Explanation:

A "medic" isa doctor, someone who helps to "heal" people. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an action undertaken by a "detective." A "detective" is一些one who solves crimes. So, the correct answer is "interrogate" which meansto ask questions of a suspect to determine their guilt. Additionally, "ameliorate" meanssoothe, make better, provide relief for; "anchor" meansfix in place; "abolish" meansget rid of, do away with; "instigate" meansbring about, cause to happen, start a conflict.

Example Question #72 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Chameleon is to__________as wolf is to hunt.

Possible Answers:

solve

sprint

fly

disguise

fish

Correct answer:

disguise

Explanation:

An action generally associated with "wolves" is that they "hunt." So, which of these is an action generally associated with a "chameleon?" The correct answer is that "chameleons" are famous for being able to "disguise" or "camouflage" themselves. Additionally, "sprint" meansrun fast.

Example Question #73 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Sleuth is to investigate as wretch is to__________.

Possible Answers:

atrophy

bemoan

disorient

allude

inspire

Correct answer:

bemoan

Explanation:

A "sleuth" is another name for a "detective." So, an action likely to be undertaken by a "sleuth" is to "investigate." To solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an action likely to be undertaken by a "wretch." Well, a "wretch" isa miserable, pitiable person who is suffering. So, the correct answer is "bemoan," which meansexpress sorrow or frustration with. Additionally, "allude" means暗示,搁浅船受浪摇摆est; "disorient" meansmake feel lost or confused; "atrophy" meansweaken over time due to lack of use.

Example Question #74 :Tool/Use, User/Tool, Actor/Action, Product/Producer, And Subject/Object

Complete this analogy.

Peddler is to sell as vandal is to_____________.

Possible Answers:

create

buy

examine

improve

destroy

Correct answer:

destroy

Explanation:

A "peddler" is一些one who travels around "selling" goods to people, often goods of dubious quality. So, if a "peddler" "sells," what does a "vandal" do? Well, a "vandal" is一些one who goes around vandalizing things, someone who "destroys" or mars other people's property.

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