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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
Try yourself:Directions: Read the following information and identify the similar relation.
CONTEMPORARY is related to HILLS in a similar way as
Explanation
'Hills' are generally associated with existing from a long time or old. 'Contemporary', means modern or present, which is opposite to 'old'. Similarly 'rocks' indicate 'steadiness'. 'Treacherous' means unsteady, which is opposite of what 'rocks' convey. So, option b is correct.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
Try yourself:Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.
Constellation : Stars :: Grove : ____
Explanation
'Constellation' is a series or group of stars. Similarly 'grove' is a group of trees.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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A former board member of a non-profit dance company resigned because he felt the company had neglected its artistic mission and had become too commercial by performing popular pieces to generate revenue.
Which of the following is ANALOGOUS to the statement above?
Explanation
Option E is used to describe a situation where a small, unimportant thing controls a larger, more important thing. The artistic mission of the company has been overshadowed by the efforts to generate revenue. So, option E is correct.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
Try yourself:Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.
Schooner : Ship :: _______ : Gun
Explanation
Schooner is an old form of ship; Musket is an old form of gun.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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ENTHUSIASTIC is related to FANATICAL as
Explanation
When somebody is overly enthusiastic, he becomes a fanatic. Similarly, an obese person represents extreme form of plumpness or rotundness. Other options do not show a higher degree of intensity as reflected in the given pair.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
Try yourself:Directions: The following question consists of two sets of words. Each word in the two sets is related to the other in the same way. Find out the relationship in the first set of two words and then select the alternative that best fits the blank in the second set of words.
Car : Steering wheel : : _____ : Rein
Explanation
Steering wheel is used to steer the car, while 'rein' is used to direct a horse.
So, option B is the correct answer.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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Law in this country is eminently negotiable, depending on your pocket, your status and your connections. For every undertrial languishing in jail for a petty offence, there are at least five bigwigs who know they can escape punishment for more serious offences.
Which of the following is ANALOGOUS to the statement above?
Explanation
Option B is correct as it means that rules change depending on how influential or powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is. This is similar to the statement given.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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SCRIPT : PLAY ::
Explanation
Play has a written script; symphony has a written score. 'Score' is a written form of a musical composition.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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EMBRACE is related to AFFECTION as
Explanation
An 'embrace' is a sign of 'affection'. Similarly, 'obeisance' is a sign of 'respect'.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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CHARY is related to CAUTION as
Explanation
A relation between a personal attribute and conduct has been presented. Someone 'chary' exhibits 'caution'; someone 'imperturbable' exhibits 'composure'. Hence, option 2 is correct. 'Circumspect' will be opposite of 'reckless'. Hence, incorrect. Somebody 'meticulous' is not necessarily 'resourceful'. 'Exigent' and 'stability' are of opposite meanings. Neither of them is a personal attribute. 'Pluck' is not the conduct exhibited by someone 'fortuitous'.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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The sales and marketing team got so obsessed about creating the perfect ad campaign that they didn't realize that the social media option that they were banking on was no longer viable because of its recent security issues.
Explanation
Option B means that sometimes one gets so focused on small details that one may miss the larger context. This is close to the situation given in the text.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
Try yourself:Directions: The question contains a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by some pairs of words. Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.
CELERITY : SNAIL
Explanation
(Uncharacteristic trait) Celerity or speed is uncharacteristic of a snail. Similarly, humility is uncharacteristic of a peacock.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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X: Marketers have claimed that this weight loss diet produces strong results in just two months.
Y: Well, I'll reserve my opinion till I've tried it myself.
Which of the following is ANALOGOUS to the statement of Y above?
Explanation
'The proof of the pudding is in the eating' means 'one can only judge the quality of something after one has tried, used, or experienced it.' This is similar to the text given as 'Y' will share his opinion only after trying out the diet himself.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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RENOUNCE is related to PLEDGE as
Explanation
To take back a pledge is to renounce the pledge and to take back an order is to rescind the order. So, option 4 is correct
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Question for Practice Questions Level 2: Verbal Analogy
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Don't rush off haphazardly without a plan. If you don't know what you're doing, it's as though you're walking blindly into the dark. Use the gift of knowledge to think about your path.
Which of the following is ANALOGOUS to the statement above?
Explanation
The statement highlights the importance of thinking, planning and understanding before undertaking any important task. The statement is analogous to option 4. 'The best candle is understanding' means that understanding a certain task can help a person plan well and light up his path.
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