SSAT Analogies Question 17: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 17

2. Island is to ocean as

  • A. hill is to stream
  • B. forest is to valley
  • C. oasis is to desert
  • D. tree is to field

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The correct answer is (C). This is a variation of the part-to-whole relationship. An ISLAND is a small body of land within and wholly surrounded by an OCEAN; an OASIS is a small, green, fertile spot within and wholly surrounded by a large arid expanse of DESERT.

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