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Verbal Reasoning Analogies Flashcards

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  1. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to:

    Answer: direction

    The relationship is that of a tool to its measurement. An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction.

  2. Which of the following word pairs has a relationship of part to whole?

    Answer: Petal : Flower

    This is a 'part to whole' analogy. A petal is a part of a whole flower. The other options represent antonyms (Hot:Cold), function (Pen:Write), and item to category (Dog:Canine).

  3. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to:

    Answer: sleep

    The relationship is 'specific example to general category'. A marathon is a specific type of race. Hibernation is a specific type of sleep (or state of inactivity).

  4. In a scenario where a chef carefully selects a knife for a specific task, the relationship is 'worker to tool'. Which of the following analogies best matches this relationship?

    Answer: Sculptor : Chisel

    The relationship is worker to their specific tool. A sculptor is a worker who uses a chisel as a primary tool. An author creates a book (product), a driver uses a road (environment), and a teacher instructs a student (recipient of action).

  5. CANDID is to INDIRECT as HONEST is to:

    Answer: deceitful

    The relationship is one of antonyms (opposites). 'Candid' means direct and straightforward, which is the opposite of 'indirect'. 'Honest' is the opposite of 'deceitful'.

  6. Breeze is to gale as drizzle is to:

    Answer: downpour

    This analogy is based on degree of intensity. A gale is a very strong breeze. A downpour is a very heavy drizzle or rain.