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?
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Eliminate options by checking the specific meaning that matches the context, not just general similarity.- How do you eliminate trap answers in synonym questions?
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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?
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Use context clues and analyze word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to narrow down the meaning.- Why must you check the connotation of a synonym?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Look more carefully at the exact relationship; the correct answer should match more precisely than others.- What is a common trap in analogy answers?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Teacher is to educate as doctor is to heal (the person does the action).- What is a synonym for ABUNDANT?
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Plentiful, ample, copious, or bountiful (existing in large quantities).- What is a synonym for BENEVOLENT?
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Kind, generous, charitable, or compassionate (showing goodwill and generosity).
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