Basic Ability Verbal Analogies and Classification Questions and Answers

Question 1

HAMMER : NAIL :: ____________ : ____________

Accepted Answer

WRENCH : BOLT

Answer

The relationship is 'tool : object it acts upon'. A hammer acts upon a nail. Similarly, a wrench acts upon a bolt. A screwdriver also acts upon a screw, but the relationship between a wrench and a bolt is more specific, as both are used for tightening and loosening.

Question 2

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

LAMP

Answer

Table, Chair, and Sofa are all types of furniture designed for sitting or placing items on. A Lamp is a source of light, which is a different functional category.

Question 3

CHAPTER : BOOK ::

Accepted Answer

SCENE : PLAY

Answer

The relationship is 'part : whole'. A chapter is a distinct section or division of a book. Similarly, a scene is a distinct section or division of a play.

Question 4

A test administrator presents a list of words: 'Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Truck'. A test-taker is asked to identify the common category. Which of the following is the most accurate classification?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles

Answer

While the items are all modes of transportation and have wheels, and most have engines (a bicycle does not), the most precise and encompassing classification for all items listed is 'Vehicles'.

Question 5

ISLAND : ARCHIPELAGO ::

Accepted Answer

STAR : GALAXY

Answer

The relationship is 'individual unit : collection of units'. An archipelago is a group or chain of islands. Similarly, a galaxy is a massive system of stars.

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Basic Ability Verbal Analogies and Classification Questions and Answers