Mensa IQ Verbal Logic and Analogies Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: OAR is to ROW as LEG is to ____?
- WALK (Correct answer)
- KNEE
- ARM
- FOOT
Correct answer: WALK
The relationship is one of object to its primary function. An OAR is used to ROW a boat. Similarly, a LEG is used to WALK.
Question 2: Which of the following words is the odd one out: SERENE, PLACID, TRANQUIL, TURBULENT?
- PLACID
- TURBULENT (Correct answer)
- SERENE
- TRANQUIL
Correct answer: TURBULENT
SERENE, PLACID, and TRANQUIL are all synonyms meaning calm and peaceful. TURBULENT is an antonym, meaning chaotic or disturbed.
Question 3: If all Bloops are Rizzos and some Smeegs are Bloops, which of the following statements must be true?
- All Smeegs are Rizzos.
- No Bloops are Smeegs.
- Some Rizzos are Smeegs. (Correct answer)
- All Rizzos are Bloops.
Correct answer: Some Rizzos are Smeegs.
Since some Smeegs are Bloops, and all Bloops are Rizzos, it logically follows that those specific Smeegs that are Bloops must also be Rizzos. Therefore, at least some Rizzos are Smeegs.
Question 4: CHAPTER is to BOOK as FENDER is to ____?
- ENGINE
- WHEEL
- BUMPER
- AUTOMOBILE (Correct answer)
Correct answer: AUTOMOBILE
The relationship is part to whole. A CHAPTER is a part of a BOOK. A FENDER is a part of an AUTOMOBILE.
Question 5: A cryptic code assigns meanings based on a hidden rule. A person who likes MIRRORS but not LENSES, and DOORS but not WINDOWS, would also like which of the following?
- SPOONS (Correct answer)
- FORKS
- KNIVES
- PLATES
Correct answer: SPOONS
The hidden rule is that the person likes words that are spelled with a double letter. 'MIRRORS' has 'rr', 'DOORS' has 'oo'. Following this rule, the person would like 'SPOONS' because it has 'oo'.
Question 6: COOL is to COLD as WARM is to ____?
- FREEZING
- TROPICAL
- HOT (Correct answer)
- TEMPERATE
Correct answer: HOT
This analogy is based on degree or intensity. COOL is a lesser degree of COLD. Similarly, WARM is a lesser degree of HOT.
Mensa IQ Verbal Logic and Analogies Questions and Answers 1
OAR is to ROW as LEG is to ____?