Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Verbal Analogies and Classification 4

Question 1

LENS : CAMERA :: NEEDLE : ?

Accepted Answer

Syringe

Answer

A lens is the key functional component of a camera just as a needle is the key functional component of a syringe.

Question 2

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Novel

Answer

A novel is a work of fiction while autobiography, memoir, and biography are all forms of nonfiction personal writing.

Question 3

CATERPILLAR : BUTTERFLY :: TADPOLE : ?

Accepted Answer

Frog

Answer

A caterpillar transforms into a butterfly just as a tadpole transforms into a frog.

Question 4

NORTH : SOUTH :: DAWN : ?

Accepted Answer

Dusk

Answer

North and south are opposite directions just as dawn and dusk are opposite times of day.

Question 5

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Bronze

Answer

Bronze is an alloy (mixture of metals) while copper, silver, and gold are all pure elemental metals.

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