All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Actor And Action
Complete this analogy.
Director is to actors as maestro is to___________.
class
faculty
family
orchestra
team
orchestra
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.
ride
sail
run
carry
park
sail
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.
sprint
trot
leap
finger
grasp
grasp
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.
advise
relocate
delete
reside
impugn
advise
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__________.
prognosticate
venerate
gall
splice
postpone
prognosticate
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.
juxtapose
vex
deceive
hobble
surmise
hobble
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.
abolish
ameliorate
interrogate
instigate
anchor
interrogate
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.
solve
sprint
fly
disguise
fish
disguise
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__________.
atrophy
bemoan
disorient
allude
inspire
bemoan
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_____________.
create
buy
examine
improve
destroy
destroy
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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