SSAT Analogies Question 502: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 502

15. Compass is to circle as ruler is to

  • A. angle
  • B. rectangle
  • C. line
  • D. straight

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C is correct. This type of sequence is known as a usage analogy. Typically with this type of comparison, the stem will provide an instrument and a function of that instrument.You should be able to infer from the stem that a compass is used to draw a circle. Similarly, a ruler is used to draw a line.

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