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title: "Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Review Series: Classification Analogies"
description: A review of how to solve classification analogy questions on the MAT (Miller Analogies Test) in order to eliminate wrong answers and increase your chances of efficiently choosing the correct answer.
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# [Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Review Series: Classification Analogies](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gre-and-the-graduate-school-admissions-process/miller-analogies-test-mat-review-series-classification-analogies)

 Written by [Jordan Salley](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gre-and-the-graduate-school-admissions-process/author/jordan-salley) | May 18, 2020 2:00:00 PM Z

### In this continuation of our MAT review video series, we approach working through a standard MAT style analogy that focuses on classifying words based on groups. 

The MAT tests many types of analogies including classification analogies. These classification analogies are a form of analogy that compares terms based on what group the term belongs to. This video demonstrates a strategy to approach to identify the answer to these sometimes seemingly obscure terms.

Key pointers from this video:  

1. Identify the pivot. Recall A: B :: C : D.
2. If D is the blank term, then A will be the pivot term.
3. Determine the relationship between the given terms.   
   E.g. A lion is part of a pride.
4. When reviewing answers, remember that ‘kind of alike’ is never an acceptable answer.   
   E.g. Proud is a similar term to pride but is not a term related to tigers.
5. Always consider if common terms could have a secondary definition.   
   E.g. ambush, which is a pack of tigers.
6. Eliminate answers that would change the existing analogy.   
   For e.g. Tiger is to tigress as lion is to lioness.

#### About the Author

[Jordan Salley](https://www.myguruedge.com/team/tutors/tutor-team/standardized-test-prep-tutors) is a senior test prep tutor for MyGuru. For more information on MAT prep, our unique approach, and our tutors, visit us[ here](https://www.myguruedge.com/miller-analogies-test-prep). 

This video was produced by MyGuru's [Director of Online Instruction](https://www.myguruedge.com/team/stefanmaisnier-0) and expert online test prep tutor Stefan Maisnier. Visit our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/MyGuruEdge) for more videos like this one.

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