Test: Verbal Analogy- 2 - CAT MCQ

In the given analogy, a "diva" is a female opera singer, and "opera" is a type of performance in which divas often participate. Similarly, a "thespian" is an actor, and "play" is a type of performance in which thespians often participate. Therefore, the relationship between the words in the correct pair is the same as the relationship between "diva" and "opera".

The analogy GRAIN : SALT refers to a small piece or unit of a substance — a grain is a small part of salt.

We are looking for a similar relationship: a small piece or unit of a larger material.

Let's examine each option:

a) shard : pottery

• A shard is a broken piece of pottery — this fits, as a shard is a fragment of pottery.

b) shred : wood

• A shred is usually associated with paper or fabric, not wood. The more natural word for a small piece of wood might be "splinter" or "chip".

c) blades : grass

• Blades of grass are individual units, but the term "blade" isn't a fragment of grass. It refers to a whole part.

d) chip : glass

• A chip is a small broken piece of glass — this also fits, as a chip is a small piece of glass, like a grain is of salt.

So both (a) and (d) are valid analogies, but we need to pick the best one.

• "Grain" is to "salt" as a natural, small unit (not broken off — grains of salt exist as such).

• A chip is a broken part, while a shard is also a broken fragment.

But "grain" is not a broken part of salt; it is the natural unit salt is found in.

Therefore, the best analogy is:

c) blades : grass

Because:

• Just as a grain is a unit of salt, a blade is a unit of grass.

• Both are natural units, not fragments or broken pieces.

The relationship in the pair "THRUST : SPEAR" is action : instrument — "to thrust" is something you do with a spear.

Now let's analyze each choice:

• a) mangle : iron — "mangle" is an action, but "iron" is not specifically the tool you use to mangle something. Weak or unclear connection.

• b) scabbard : sword — A scabbard is where a sword is kept. This is a container : item relationship, not action : instrument.

• c) bow : arrow — A bow launches an arrow. This is instrument : object, not action : instrument.

• d) fence : epee — "to fence" is an action performed using an epee (a type of fencing sword). This is the same action : instrument relationship as thrust : spear.

The relationship between "pain" and "sedative" is that a sedative is often used to alleviate or reduce pain. Similarly, the relationship between "grief" and "consolation" is that consolation is often provided to alleviate or ease grief. In both pairs, the second item is a response or remedy for the first item.

In the question provided, the relationship between "light" and "blind" is that exposure to intense light can cause blindness or impair vision. Similarly, the relationship between "speech" and "dumb" refers to the inability to speak, often referred to as muteness. Both pairs depict conditions where the presence or absence of one element affects the other negatively.

The relationship between "wan" and "colour" is that "wan" refers to a pale or sickly complexion lacking color. Similarly, the relationship between "pallid" and "complexion" is that "pallid" also refers to having an abnormally pale complexion. In both pairs, the second term refers to the quality or state of the first term, specifically in relation to complexion or color.

The relationship between "pork" and "pig" is that pork is meat obtained from pigs. Similarly, the relationship between "mutton" and "sheep" is that mutton is meat obtained from sheep. In both pairs, the first item refers to the meat derived from the second item.

After means succeeding(take over) something and before means preceding(previous or prior) something. Similarly, successor is the one that comes after something while predecessor comes before something. Hence the closest relation is successor:predecessor.

The relationship between "indigent" and "wealthy" is one of contrast; "indigent" refers to someone who is impoverished or lacking in wealth, whereas "wealthy" refers to someone who has abundance and prosperity.

Similarly, the relationship between "gauche" and "graceful" is also one of contrast; "gauche" refers to someone who is socially awkward or lacking in sophistication, whereas "graceful" refers to someone who possesses elegance and poise.

The relationship between "distance" and "mile" is that a mile is a unit of measurement commonly used to quantify distance. Similarly, the relationship between "liquid" and "litre" is that a liter is a unit of measurement commonly used to quantify the volume of liquids. In both pairs, the second item is a unit of measurement related to the first item.