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SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Analogies and Relationships

Learn Analogies and Relationships in SSAT Upper Level Verbal from the production AIPH study guide.

Study guide topics

Vocabulary FoundationsAnalogies and RelationshipsContext Clues in SentencesComplex Analogy PatternsNuanced Vocabulary and Word RootsCritical Reading and InferenceBuilding a Daily Reading HabitUsing Vocabulary in ConversationSolving Real-World Problems with AnalogiesProcess of EliminationUsing Context to Your Advantage

Basic Concepts

In a nutshell: Analogies test your ability to see relationships between ideas.

## Understanding Analogies Analogies are comparisons between two pairs of words showing how they are related. On the SSAT, you'll choose the answer pair that has the same relationship as the original. ### Common Analogy Relationships - **Part to Whole:** Finger : Hand - **Cause and Effect:** Fire : Burn - **Function:** Pen : Write ### How to Solve Analogies 1. Identify the relationship between the first pair. 2. Look for answer pairs with the same relationship. 3. Plug the words into a sentence to test the connection. ### Real-World Use Analogical thinking helps with problem-solving in science, math, and even social situations.

Examples

  • Bird : Nest :: Bee : Hive
  • Teacher : School :: Doctor : Hospital
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