Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Analogies and Word Relationships 2

Question 1

PAINTER is to CANVAS as SCULPTOR is to:

Accepted Answer

Clay

Answer

A painter works on a canvas. A sculptor works with clay (or stone). Both identify the primary material or surface the artist works on or with.

Question 2

PROUD is to HUMBLE as BRAVE is to:

Accepted Answer

Cowardly

Answer

Proud and humble are antonyms. Applying the same relationship: brave and cowardly are antonyms.

Question 3

GLOVES are to HANDS as HELMET is to:

Accepted Answer

Head

Answer

Gloves protect the hands. A helmet protects the head. Both items of protective gear correspond to the body part they cover.

Question 4

MONTH is to YEAR as MINUTE is to:

Accepted Answer

Hour

Answer

A month is a unit that makes up a year (12 months = 1 year). A minute is a unit that makes up an hour (60 minutes = 1 hour). Both are part-to-whole time relationships.

Question 5

ARCHITECT is to BUILDING as PLAYWRIGHT is to:

Accepted Answer

Play

Answer

An architect designs and creates a building. A playwright creates a play. Both relationships link the creator to their primary creation.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Analogies and Word Relationships 2