Analogies Practice – MAT format — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Champion : Circumvent :: Advocate :

Prevent
Evade (Correct answer)
Winner
Defeated

Correct answer: Evade

The relationship between the first pair is one of synonyms: to champion something means to advocate for it. Following this pattern, the word that is synonymous with 'circumvent' is 'evade,' both meaning to find a way around something, often by cleverness or deceit.

Question 2: Monte Carlo : Monaco :: Barcelona :

Spain (Correct answer)
France
Las Vegas
India

Correct answer: Spain

This analogy establishes a 'city : country' relationship. Monte Carlo is a prominent city within the country of Monaco. Following this pattern, Barcelona is a major city located within the country of Spain, making Spain the correct answer to complete the pair.

Question 3: ___________: Samba :: Europe : South America

Jive
Germany
Masque (Correct answer)
Rumba

Correct answer: Masque

The analogy connects a dance style to its continent of origin. Samba is a vibrant dance that originated in South America. To complete the first pair, we need a dance style originating from Europe; Masque (or Masque dance) is a historical form of courtly entertainment and dance that originated in Europe, fitting the established pattern.

Question 4: Phelps : Swimmer :___________: Gymnast

Yamagutchi
Daley
Retton (Correct answer)
Ohno

Correct answer: Retton

This analogy links a famous athlete to their primary sport. Michael Phelps is a renowned American swimmer, celebrated for his Olympic achievements. To complete the second pair, we need a famous athlete known for gymnastics, and Mary Lou Retton is an iconic American gymnast, particularly famous for her Olympic gold medal.

Question 5: Fictitious : Fabricated :: Genuine :

Wool
Authentic (Correct answer)
Vamp
Destroy

Correct answer: Authentic

The relationship between 'fictitious' and 'fabricated' is one of synonymy; both words mean invented or not real. Following this pattern, we need a synonym for 'genuine,' which means real or true. 'Authentic' is the best synonym among the choices, also meaning real, true, or original.

Question 6: Elizabeth II : David Lloyd Johnson : : Queen :

King
Monarch
President
Viceroy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Viceroy

This analogy connects a monarch to their representative. Elizabeth II was a Queen, and David Lloyd Johnston served as the Governor General of Canada, acting as her representative. A Viceroy is a governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of a monarch, thus completing the 'monarch : representative' relationship.

Question 7: _______: Morning Dress :: Bow Tie : Full Dress

Scarf
Pajamas
Ascot (Correct answer)
Formal

Correct answer: Ascot

This analogy pairs a specific necktie accessory with a type of formal attire. A bow tie is traditionally worn with 'Full Dress,' which refers to the most formal evening wear. Similarly, an Ascot tie (or ascot cravat) is the traditional neckwear associated with 'Morning Dress,' which is formal daytime attire.

Question 8: Bonaparte : France :: Romanov :

Germany
Austria
Russia (Correct answer)
Italy

Correct answer: Russia

This analogy connects a ruling dynasty or family name to the country they ruled. The Bonaparte family, most notably Napoleon, was associated with ruling France. Following this pattern, the Romanov dynasty was the imperial family that ruled Russia for over three centuries, making Russia the correct answer.

Question 9: Neil deGrasse Tyson : _______ :: Astrophysicist :Anthropologist

Bill Nye
Margaret Mead (Correct answer)
George Hamilton
Copernicus

Correct answer: Margaret Mead

This analogy links a famous individual to their primary field of study. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a prominent astrophysicist. To complete the second pair, we need a famous individual known for anthropology. Margaret Mead was a highly influential American cultural anthropologist, making her the correct match.

Question 10: Poseidon : Triton :: Zeus :

Rhea
Lighting
Perseus (Correct answer)
. Olympus

Correct answer: Perseus

This analogy establishes a 'Greek God : Son of that God' relationship. Triton is a sea god in Greek mythology, known as the son of Poseidon. Following this pattern, Perseus is a famous hero in Greek mythology, widely recognized as one of the sons of Zeus, the king of the gods.

Question 11: Kurtzwell : Singularity :: ____________ : Thermodynamics

Pascal
Kelvin (Correct answer)
Sagan
Bacon

Correct answer: Kelvin

This analogy connects a person to a significant concept or field they are known for. Ray Kurzweil is a futurist closely associated with the concept of technological singularity. Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) was a pivotal figure in the development of thermodynamics, formulating the Kelvin scale and contributing significantly to its laws, thus completing the pattern.

Question 12: 90 degrees : 180 degrees :: Right :

Straight (Correct answer)
Acute
Reflex
360

Correct answer: Straight

This analogy relates an angle's degree measurement to its common geometric name. A 90-degree angle is geometrically known as a 'right' angle. Following this pattern, a 180-degree angle is geometrically known as a 'straight' angle because it forms a straight line.

Question 13: I : V :: X :

D
L (Correct answer)
M
XX

Correct answer: L

This analogy uses Roman numerals, specifically relating a numeral to the next larger numeral that is a multiple of 5 or 10. 'I' (1) is followed by 'V' (5). Following this pattern, 'X' (10) is followed by 'L' (50), which is the next major Roman numeral that is a multiple of 5 or 10.

Question 14: Ray : Line :: Arc :

Circle (Correct answer)
Segment
Box
Cube

Correct answer: Circle

This analogy establishes a 'part : whole' relationship in geometry. A ray is a part of a line, extending infinitely in one direction. Similarly, an arc is a continuous portion of the circumference of a circle, meaning an arc is a part of a circle.

Question 15: San : Pablo :: Los :

Cabos
Zetas
Angeles (Correct answer)
Carlos

Correct answer: Angeles

This analogy uses common Spanish prefixes and suffixes to form well-known place names. 'San Pablo' combines 'San' (Saint) with 'Pablo' to form a city name. Following this pattern, 'Los' (the, plural masculine) combines with 'Angeles' to form 'Los Angeles,' a famous city name.

Analogies Practice – MAT format

Champion : Circumvent :: Advocate :