What Are Word Relationships?

Word relationships show how two words are connected. This is important for analogy questions on the SSAT, where you have to find pairs of words that share the same connection.

Types of Word Relationships

• Part to Whole: "Finger" is part of a "hand."
• Cause and Effect: "Rain" leads to "wet."
• Object and Action: "Bird" and "fly."
• Item and Category: "Apple" is a "fruit."

Solving Analogy Questions

Look at how the first two words are related and find another pair that has the same relationship.

Real-World Use

Recognizing word relationships helps you understand stories, instructions, and even jokes!