SSAT Upper Level: Verbal
SSAT Upper Level
Advanced Topics
Complex Analogy Patterns
Mastering Tricky Analogy Types
Some analogy questions go beyond simple relationships. You might see:
- Degree: Hot is to warm as freezing is to cold.
- Sequence: Seed is to plant as egg is to chicken.
- Characteristic: Cactus is to spiny as rose is to thorny.
Solving Complex Analogies
- Describe the relationship in your own words.
- Eliminate answer pairs that don’t fit.
- Double-check your logic.
Real-World Connection
Recognizing subtle patterns helps with logic puzzles and advanced subjects.
Examples
Whisper : Speak :: Stroll : Run (degree relationship)
Puppy : Dog :: Kitten : Cat (sequence/age relationship)
In a Nutshell
Advanced analogies require sharp reasoning and careful comparison.