CCAT Verbal Analogies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: CANVAS : PAINTER :: STAGE : ___
- Audience
- Actor (Correct answer)
- Director
- Script
Correct answer: Actor
A canvas is the working surface for a painter; a stage is the working surface for an actor.
This analogy pairs a professional with the physical space where they practice their craft. A painter works on a canvas; an actor performs on a stage. The relationship is 'workspace of the professional.'
Question 2: ARCHIPELAGO : ISLANDS :: CONSTELLATION : ___
- Planets
- Stars (Correct answer)
- Galaxies
- Comets
Correct answer: Stars
An archipelago is a group of islands; a constellation is a group of stars.
An archipelago is a cluster of islands, and a constellation is a recognized pattern or cluster of stars. Both terms refer to collections of similar objects — one geographical, one astronomical.
Question 3: MISERLY : GENEROUS :: TIMID : ___
- Nervous
- Bold (Correct answer)
- Quiet
- Careful
Correct answer: Bold
Miserly and generous are antonyms; timid and bold are antonyms.
Miserly (unwilling to spend) is the opposite of generous. Applying the same antonym relationship, timid (lacking confidence) is the opposite of bold (showing confidence and courage).
Question 4: BAROMETER : PRESSURE :: SEISMOGRAPH : ___
- Temperature
- Earthquakes (Correct answer)
- Wind speed
- Humidity
Correct answer: Earthquakes
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure; a seismograph measures seismic activity (earthquakes).
A barometer is an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure. A seismograph detects and records ground motion caused by earthquakes. Both instruments are named for the phenomenon they measure.
Question 5: SURGEON : SCALPEL :: CARPENTER : ___
- Blueprint
- Nail
- Saw (Correct answer)
- Lumber
Correct answer: Saw
A scalpel is the primary cutting tool of a surgeon; a saw is the primary cutting tool of a carpenter.
A surgeon uses a scalpel as their primary precision cutting instrument. A carpenter uses a saw as their primary cutting tool. Both are tool-to-profession relationships centered on cutting.
Question 6: RECLUSIVE : SOCIABLE :: VERBOSE : ___
- Talkative
- Concise (Correct answer)
- Loud
- Fluent
Correct answer: Concise
Reclusive (avoiding society) is opposite to sociable; verbose (using too many words) is opposite to concise.
Reclusive means preferring isolation, while sociable means enjoying company — they are antonyms. Verbose means using more words than necessary, while concise means expressing much in few words — also antonyms.
CCAT Verbal Analogies 2
CANVAS : PAINTER :: STAGE : ___