CogAT Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers

Question 1

Kitten is to Cat as Cygnet is to ___?

Accepted Answer

Swan

Answer

The relationship in the first pair is 'young to adult'. A kitten is a young cat. Following this pattern, a cygnet is a young swan.

Question 2

Which of the following word pairs has the same relationship as SCALPEL : SURGEON?

Accepted Answer

Brush : Painter

Answer

The relationship is 'tool to worker'. A scalpel is a tool used by a surgeon. Similarly, a brush is a tool used by a painter.

Question 3

FENCE : PRIVACY :: ___ : ___

Accepted Answer

Book : Knowledge

Answer

The relationship is 'object to its primary function or purpose'. A fence provides privacy. A book provides knowledge.

Question 4

DECREASE is to INCREASE as SHALLOW is to ___?

Accepted Answer

Deep

Answer

The relationship between the first pair of words is antonyms (opposites). Decrease is the opposite of increase. Therefore, the opposite of shallow is deep.

Question 5

A student is asked to create a verbal analogy demonstrating a 'part to whole' relationship. Which of the following examples would be correct?

Accepted Answer

Tire : Car

Answer

This question requires identifying a 'part to whole' relationship. A tire is a part of a whole car. The other options represent antonyms (hot:cold), classification (dog:mammal), and cause and effect (thirsty:drink).

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CogAT Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers