MAT Analogies Practice Test 2

Question 1

INTRODUCTION : CONCLUSION ::

Accepted Answer

greeting : farewell

Answer

The relationship between INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION is that they represent the beginning and end of a sequence or event, respectively. Similarly, a GREETING is a beginning salutation, and a FAREWELL is an ending salutation. Both pairs are direct antonyms representing the start and finish of an interaction.

Question 2

STRIKE : WORK ::

Accepted Answer

boycott : engineer

Answer

The relationship between STRIKE and WORK is that to STRIKE (verb) is to refuse to WORK (verb or noun, the act of working). Similarly, to BOYCOTT (verb) is to refuse to engage with or support something, which can be interpreted as refusing to 'engineer' (verb, meaning to arrange, bring about, or participate in). Both represent a refusal to participate in a specified activity or engagement.

Question 3

SCALPEL : SURGEON ::

Accepted Answer

razor : barber

Answer

The relationship between SCALPEL and SURGEON is that a SCALPEL is a primary and essential tool used by a SURGEON in their profession. In the same manner, a RAZOR is a primary and essential tool used by a BARBER in their profession. Both pairs connect a professional with their signature instrument.

Question 4

PREPOSTEROUS : COMMONSENSE::

Accepted Answer

illegal : law

Answer

The relationship between PREPOSTEROUS and COMMONSENSE is that something PREPOSTEROUS is contrary to or defies COMMONSENSE. Following this pattern, something ILLEGAL is contrary to or defies LAW. Both pairs describe an adjective that is in opposition to a fundamental concept or principle.

Question 5

CLASH : COLOR ::

Accepted Answer

dissonance : sound

Answer

The relationship between CLASH and COLOR is that a CLASH refers to a disagreeable or disharmonious combination of COLORs. Similarly, DISSONANCE refers to a disagreeable or disharmonious combination of SOUNDs. Both pairs describe a negative interaction or lack of harmony within a specific sensory domain.

MAT Practice Test

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MAT Analogies Practice Test 2