AFOQT Verbal Analogies 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: OASIS is to DESERT as ISLAND is to ___?
- Beach
- Ocean (Correct answer)
- Sand
- Palm
Correct answer: Ocean
An oasis is surrounded by desert as an island is surrounded by ocean.
Question 2: CAUTIOUS is to RECKLESS as HUMBLE is to ___?
- Modest
- Arrogant (Correct answer)
- Quiet
- Polite
Correct answer: Arrogant
Cautious and reckless are opposites, so humble pairs with its opposite, arrogant.
Question 3: BEE is to HIVE as ANT is to ___?
- Colony (Correct answer)
- Forest
- Leaf
- Queen
Correct answer: Colony
A bee lives in a hive as an ant lives in a colony.
Question 4: PUPPY is to DOG as CUB is to ___?
- Kitten
- Bear (Correct answer)
- Pup
- Litter
Correct answer: Bear
A puppy is the young of a dog as a cub is the young of a bear.
Question 5: PARCHED is to MOIST as FAMISHED is to ___?
- Hungry
- Satisfied (Correct answer)
- Thirsty
- Weak
Correct answer: Satisfied
Parched (extremely dry) opposes moist; famished (extremely hungry) opposes satisfied.
Question 6: KEY is to LOCK as PASSWORD is to ___?
- Computer
- Account (Correct answer)
- Code
- Hacker
Correct answer: Account
A key opens a lock as a password unlocks access to an account.
Question 7: SCULPTOR is to CLAY as WELDER is to ___?
- Torch
- Metal (Correct answer)
- Spark
- Mask
Correct answer: Metal
A sculptor shapes clay as a welder works with metal.
AFOQT Verbal Analogies 3
OASIS is to DESERT as ISLAND is to ___?