Analogies Practice Questions

Question 1

Nest : Bird :

Accepted Answer

Cave : bear

Answer

This analogy establishes a 'home : animal' relationship. A nest is the dwelling or home built by a bird. Following this pattern, a cave is a natural dwelling often inhabited by a bear, making it the correct match for the animal.

Question 2

Teacher : School

Accepted Answer

Waitress : Resturant

Answer

This analogy establishes a 'professional : place of work' relationship. A teacher performs their profession in a school. Following this pattern, a waitress performs her profession in a restaurant, making it the correct pair.

Question 3

pebble : boulder

Accepted Answer

pond : ocean

Answer

This analogy describes a relationship of increasing size for similar objects. A pebble is a small stone, while a boulder is a very large stone. Similarly, a pond is a small body of water, and an ocean is a very large body of water, maintaining the 'small to large' scale.

Question 4

Poodle : Dog

Accepted Answer

great white : shark

Answer

This analogy establishes a 'specific type/breed : general category' relationship. A Poodle is a specific breed that falls under the general category of a Dog. Following this pattern, a great white is a specific species of fish that falls under the general category of a Shark.

Question 5

fox : chicken

Accepted Answer

cat : mouse

Answer

This analogy establishes a 'predator : prey' relationship. A fox is a natural predator that often hunts and eats chickens. Following this pattern, a cat is a common predator that hunts and eats mice, making it the correct pair.

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Analogies Practice Questions