Mensa IQ Verbal Logic and Analogies Questions and Answers

Question 1

OAR is to ROW as LEG is to ____?

Accepted Answer

WALK

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

TURBULENT

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Some Rizzos are Smeegs.

Answer

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 ____?

Accepted Answer

AUTOMOBILE

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

SPOONS

Answer

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'.

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