Test: Verbal Analogy- 1 - CAT MCQ

The word “squared” means made the score even or equal, not lost.

• Upped the tempo means increased the pace or intensity of play.

• Saw him finish means resulted in his finishing.

Hence, option C is incorrect.

• The programme starts at 10:00 a.m.
• Participating students must arrive at 9:00 a.m. with a parent.
• Other students and parents should come at 10:00 a.m.

Option B correctly conveys all these details.
Options A, C, and D either omit or distort part of the instruction.

Let us find the relation between the first two words-​ 

• Big and enormous are both synonyms.
• Now we need to find a word which is the synonym of 'small'.
  • Compact means having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space.
  • Tidy means arranged neatly and in order.
  • Stubborn means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
  • Insufficient means not enough; inadequate.

Clearly, 'compact' is the correct word.

• The conjunction ‘but’ indicates contrast between two ideas.
• Since the first clause is positive (his knowledge was excellent), the second must express an opposite idea.
• Therefore, the correct choice is ‘Extremely poor’, as it provides the required contrast.

From the first part of the analogy, it becomes clear that the two words are opposite in meaning i.e. 'Explicit' is the antonym of 'Implicit'. Similarly, the antonym of 'Express' will be ''Repress'.

The meaning of the words are given below:

• Explicit: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent.
• Implicit: involved in the nature or essence of something though not revealed, expressed, or developed.
• Express: to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself).
• Repress:  to prevent the natural or normal expression(feelings), activity, or development of.

From the first part of the analogy, it becomes clear that a noun is needed after its corresponding adjective. White is an adjective (color) and it is related to Whitening (noun) that means the act or process of making or becoming white. Similarly, light is also an adjective that means having little weight and it is related to 'lightening' i.e. to reduce in weight or quantity.

The meaning of the rest of the options are given below:

• Lightning: the flashing of light produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity.
• Lighting : illumination or ignition.
• Enlightening: providing or tending to provide knowledge, understanding, or insight.

• The correct answer is 'me'
• In the given sentence, the usage of 'to' means we need to use a prepositional object and that will be a noun/pronoun. According to the options we need to use a pronoun in an objective case.
• Let's see an example-
  • To tell you the truth, I'm tired of listening to politicians tell us lies. ("politicians" is a noun and "to" is a preposition.)

Hence, the correct sentence is- The CEO’s decision to quit was as shocking to the Board as it was to me.

Courage and Fear are opposites. Similarly, the opposite of Generosity is Greed.

In the given word problem, we have to find the link between the first and the second words in each set. 

When we look at 'Do' and 'Undo', it becomes easy for us to understand that we need to find the antonym of the word trust.

Trust: believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of

Distrust: doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion

Thus we can see that the antonym of trust is distrust.

The meaning of the other words-

Entrust: assign the responsibility for doing something to (someone)

Intrust: it means the same as 'entrust' (archaic and obsolete usage)

Untrust: it means the same as 'distrust' (archaic and obsolete usage)

A seed grows into a tree, just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
The relationship is one of growth or transformation.