AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers

Question 1

OAK is to DECIDUOUS as PINE is to _______?

Accepted Answer

CONIFEROUS

Answer

The relationship is one of classification. An oak is a type of deciduous tree (a tree that sheds its leaves annually). A pine is a type of coniferous tree (a tree that bears cones and has needles or scale-like leaves).

Question 2

COMPASS is to DIRECTION as RULER is to _______?

Accepted Answer

LENGTH

Answer

The analogy describes the function of an object. A compass is a tool used to determine direction. A ruler is a tool used to measure length.

Question 3

INSULIN is to DIABETES as _______ is to ALLERGY?

Accepted Answer

ANTIHISTAMINE

Answer

This is a cause-and-effect or treatment relationship. Insulin is a medication used to treat diabetes. An antihistamine is a medication used to treat an allergy.

Question 4

Which of the following word pairs expresses a 'part to whole' relationship similar to FUSELAGE : AIRPLANE?

Accepted Answer

ENGINE : CAR

Answer

The relationship is part to whole. The fuselage is the main body or a major part of an airplane. Similarly, the engine is a major, essential part of a car.

Question 5

TACITURN is to LACONIC as GARRULOUS is to _______?

Accepted Answer

LOQUACIOUS

Answer

The relationship is one of synonyms. Taciturn and laconic both describe someone who uses few words. Garrulous and loquacious both describe someone who is very talkative.

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AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers