SSAT Analogies Question 358: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 358

11. Buttress is to support as

  • A. door is to jamb
  • B. nest is to freedom
  • C. sloop is to marina
  • D. placemat is to table

Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

The answer is E

A buttress provides support. Food provides nourishment.

If you don't know the meaning of buttress, work backwards. Nest and freedom are not by definition related, so eliminate choice (B). A jamb is part of a door. Could support be part of something? Probably not, so eliminate choice (A). A marina (boat dock) is a home for a sloop (a type of boat). Could support be a home for something? No, so eliminate choice (C). A placemat protects a table. Could something protect support? Probably not, so eliminate choice (D). Food provides nourishment, and something can provide support.

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