Analogy & Comprehension
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Q1.Bread : Wheat :: Paper : ?
Correct Answer: B
Bread is made from wheat; paper is made from wood.
Q2.Hammer : Carpenter :: Stethoscope : ?
Correct Answer: B
A carpenter uses a hammer; a doctor uses a stethoscope.
Q3.Eye : Vision :: Ear : ?
Correct Answer: B
The eye is used for vision; the ear is used for hearing.
Q4.Optimism : Hope :: Pessimism : ?
Correct Answer: B
Optimism is associated with hope; pessimism with despair.
Q5.Mango : Fruit :: Rose : ?
Correct Answer: C
Mango is a type of fruit; rose is a type of flower.
Q6.Democracy : President :: Monarchy : ?
Correct Answer: B
Democracy is headed by a president; monarchy by a king.
Q7.Drought : Rain :: War : ?
Correct Answer: B
Drought is caused by absence of rain; war is the absence of peace.
Q8.Light : Darkness :: Knowledge : ?
Correct Answer: B
Light is the opposite of darkness; knowledge is the opposite of ignorance.
Q9.Author : Book :: Sculptor : ?
Correct Answer: B
An author creates books; a sculptor creates statues.
Q10.Cub : Bear :: Calf : ?
Correct Answer: C
A cub is a young bear; a calf is a young cow.
Q11.Pick out an appropriate analogy: Toss:Hurl:
Correct Answer: A
Toss and Hurl both mean to throw; the missing pair must share the same degree relationship — Speak and Shout are related the same way, as Shout is a more intense form of Speak.
Q12.Choose the pair of words that best express a relationship similar to that expressed in the original question: MANACLE: MALEFACTOR
Correct Answer: B
A Manacle restrains a Malefactor (wrongdoer); similarly, a Muzzle restrains a Dog.
Q13.Choose the pair of words that best express a relationship similar to that expressed in the original question. Man:Men
Correct Answer: C
Man/Men shows a singular-to-plural change; Goose/Geese follows the same irregular pluralization pattern.
Q14.REHEARSAL:PERFORMANCE:
Correct Answer: C
A Rehearsal precedes a Performance; similarly, an Engagement precedes a Marriage.
Q15.Parenthesis : Explanation :: ___
Correct Answer: A
A Parenthesis provides an Explanation within a sentence; similarly, an Ellipsis indicates an Omission.
Q16.Inchoate: Unfinished:: Gainful: ___
Correct Answer: A
Inchoate means unfinished, while gainful means profitable.
Q17.Collage: Images:: Medley: ___
Correct Answer: C
A collage consists of images; a medley consists of songs.
Q18.Obfuscate: Explain:: Hinder: ___
Correct Answer: A
Obfuscate and explain are opposites, as are hinder and help.
Q19.Lion: Roar:: Snake: ___
Correct Answer: B
A lion roars and a snake hisses.