ISEE Analogies Question 140: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 140

5. In observing the _____ society of the ant, the scientist can learn much about the more _____ society of man.

  • A. hostile ... evil
  • B. elementary ... complicated
  • C. plain ... homogeneous
  • D. unadorned ... unsophisticated

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). The sentence compares two different societies and therefore requires completions that are both parallel and opposite. ELEMENTARY (simple) and COMPLICATED (intricate) best meet these requirements.

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