TACHS Analogies and Logical Reasoning 3

Question 1

Complete the analogy: Pessimist is to Optimist as Coward is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Brave

Answer

Pessimist and optimist are antonyms, just as coward and brave are antonyms.

Question 2

What comes next in the pattern? 3, 6, 5, 10, 9, 18, ___

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

The pattern alternates: ×2 then −1: 3×2=6, 6−1=5, 5×2=10, 10−1=9, 9×2=18, 18−1=17.

Question 3

Complete the analogy: Glove is to Hand as Helmet is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Head

Answer

A glove is worn on the hand, just as a helmet is worn on the head.

Question 4

Sarah is taller than Mike. Mike is taller than Jen. Which of the following must be true?

Accepted Answer

Sarah is taller than Jen

Answer

Since Sarah > Mike and Mike > Jen, by transitivity Sarah must be taller than Jen.

Question 5

Complete the analogy: Oar is to Row as Pedal is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Ride

Answer

You use an oar to row a boat, just as you use a pedal to ride a bicycle.

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