GCAT - General Cognitive Ability Verbal Reasoning Analogies Questions and Answers

Question 1

Odometer is to mileage as compass is to:

Accepted Answer

direction

Answer

The relationship is that of a tool to its measurement. An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction.

Question 2

Which of the following word pairs has a relationship of part to whole?

Accepted Answer

Petal : Flower

Answer

This is a 'part to whole' analogy. A petal is a part of a whole flower. The other options represent antonyms (Hot:Cold), function (Pen:Write), and item to category (Dog:Canine).

Question 3

Marathon is to race as hibernation is to:

Accepted Answer

sleep

Answer

The relationship is 'specific example to general category'. A marathon is a specific type of race. Hibernation is a specific type of sleep (or state of inactivity).

Question 4

In a scenario where a chef carefully selects a knife for a specific task, the relationship is 'worker to tool'. Which of the following analogies best matches this relationship?

Accepted Answer

Sculptor : Chisel

Answer

The relationship is worker to their specific tool. A sculptor is a worker who uses a chisel as a primary tool. An author creates a book (product), a driver uses a road (environment), and a teacher instructs a student (recipient of action).

Question 5

CANDID is to INDIRECT as HONEST is to:

Accepted Answer

deceitful

Answer

The relationship is one of antonyms (opposites). 'Candid' means direct and straightforward, which is the opposite of 'indirect'. 'Honest' is the opposite of 'deceitful'.

GCAT - General Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

GCAT - General Cognitive Ability Test Practice Test

GCAT - General Cognitive Ability Verbal Reasoning Analogies Questions and Answers