CAT4 - Cognitive Abilities Test Fourth Edition Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers

Question 1

Pen is to Write as Shovel is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Dig

Answer

The relationship is between an object and its primary function. A pen's function is to write. A shovel's primary function is to dig.

Question 2

Which of the following pairs has the same relationship as Hot is to Cold?

Accepted Answer

Summer is to Winter

Answer

The relationship is one of antonyms, or opposites. 'Hot' is the opposite of 'cold'. Similarly, 'summer' is the opposite of 'winter'. The other pairs are either synonyms ('fast' and 'quick'; 'happy' and 'joyful') or an object and a related concept ('day' and 'sun').

Question 3

Chapter is to Book as Room is to ___.

Accepted Answer

House

Answer

This is a part-to-whole relationship. A chapter is a part of a whole book. In the same way, a room is a part of a whole house.

Question 4

Tired is to Sleep as Hungry is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Eat

Answer

The analogy describes a problem and its solution or a cause and its effect. Being tired leads to the action of sleeping. Being hungry leads to the action of eating.

Question 5

Dog is to Bark as Cat is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Meow

Answer

This analogy relates an animal to the characteristic sound it makes. A dog makes a 'bark' sound. A cat makes a 'meow' sound.

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CAT4 - Cognitive Abilities Test Fourth Edition Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers