Synonym and analogy question strategies and vocabulary tested on the ISEE and SSAT verbal reasoning sections.
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- What should you do when a synonym question has multiple words that seem similar?
- Eliminate options by checking the specific meaning that matches the context, not just general similarity.
- How do you eliminate trap answers in synonym questions?
- Look for words that are similar but wrong in one way: different part of speech, opposite meaning, or too specific/general.
- What is the best approach if you don't know a synonym word?
- Use context clues and analyze word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to narrow down the meaning.
- Why must you check the connotation of a synonym?
- A true synonym matches both the definition and the tone (positive, negative, or neutral) of the original word.
- What is the first step when solving an analogy question?
- Define the relationship between the first pair of words by making a clear, simple sentence.
- How do you test analogy answer choices after defining the relationship?
- Use the same relationship sentence for each answer pair and see which one fits naturally and exactly.
- What should you do if multiple analogy answer pairs seem to work?
- Look more carefully at the exact relationship; the correct answer should match more precisely than others.
- What is a common trap in analogy answers?
- An answer pair where the relationship works in the opposite direction or is too loose compared to the original pair.
- Give an example of an analogy where the relationship is opposites.
- Hot is to cold as happy is to sad (the two words in each pair are direct opposites).
- Give an example of an analogy where the relationship is part to whole.
- Petal is to flower as wheel is to car (the first word is a component of the second).
- Give an example of an analogy where the relationship is object to its purpose.
- Knife is to cut as eraser is to erase (the second word describes what the first does).
- Give an example of an analogy where the relationship is cause and effect.
- Match is to fire as rain is to flood (the first causes or creates the second).
- Give an example of an analogy where the relationship is person to profession.
- Teacher is to educate as doctor is to heal (the person does the action).
- What is a synonym for ABUNDANT?
- Plentiful, ample, copious, or bountiful (existing in large quantities).
- What is a synonym for BENEVOLENT?
- Kind, generous, charitable, or compassionate (showing goodwill and generosity).