Worksheet Solutions: Analogy | Know Your Aptitude Class 6 To 8 - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Match the Column

Ans:

Section B: True or False

Q1: An analogy is a comparison between two different things based on their similarities.

Ans: True.
Explanation: An analogy is indeed a comparison between two different things based on their similarities.

Q2: The analogy for "lion" : "jungle" is true because lions live in jungles.

Ans: True.
Explanation: The analogy "lion" : "jungle" is true because lions are often associated with jungles, as they are natural habitats for lions.

Q3: The analogy for "bicycle" : "water" is false because bicycles and water have no relationship.

Ans: False.
Explanation: The analogy "bicycle" : "water" is false because bicycles and water have no meaningful relationship or similarity.

Q4: The analogy for "sun" : "moon" is true because both are celestial bodies. 

Ans: True.
Explanation: The analogy "sun" : "moon" is true because both the sun and the moon are celestial bodies and are part of the solar system.

Q5: The analogy for "hunger" : "food" is false because hunger and food are unrelated concepts. 

Ans: False.
Explanation: The analogy "hunger" : "food" is true because hunger and food have a direct and logical relationship. Hunger is the desire for food.

Q6: The analogy for "doctor" : "stethoscope" is true because doctors use stethoscopes.

Ans: True.
Explanation: The analogy "doctor" : "stethoscope" is true because doctors indeed use stethoscopes as a tool in their medical practice.

Q7: Analogies can help us understand new concepts by relating them to something familiar. 

Ans: True.
Explanation: Analogies can help us understand new concepts by relating them to familiar and well-understood things, making the new concepts more accessible and relatable.

Q8: Analogies are only used in language and literature, and not in other areas of study. 

Ans: False.
Explanation: Analogies are not limited to language and literature; they are used in various areas of study, including mathematics, science, and problem-solving in general.

Q9: An analogy for "laugh" : "cry" is false because laughing and crying are opposite emotions. 

Ans: False.
Explanation: The analogy "laugh" : "cry" is true because laughing and crying are both expressions of emotions, making them relevant in an analogy.

Q10: Analogies can have multiple correct answers, as long as they establish a logical relationship. 

Ans: True.
Explanation: Analogies can have multiple correct answers as long as they establish a logical and meaningful relationship between the items being compared.

Section C: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Fire : Hot :: Ice :
(a) Cold
(b) Melt
(c) Freeze
(d) Solid

Ans: (a)
Explanation: The relationship between "fire" and "hot" is that fire is hot. Similarly, the relationship between "ice" and the correct answer "cold" is that ice is cold.

Q2: Pen : Write :: Knife :
(a) Cut
(b) Carve
(c) Draw
(d) Eat

Ans: (a)
Explanation: The relationship between "pen" and "write" is that a pen is used for writing. Similarly, the relationship between "knife" and the correct answer "cut" is that a knife is used for cutting.

Q3: Flower : Bloom :: Seed :
(a) Sprout
(b) Grow
(c) Plant
(d) Water

Ans: (a)
Explanation: The relationship between "flower" and "bloom" is that flowers bloom. Similarly, the relationship between "seed" and the correct answer "sprout" is that seeds sprout into plants.

Q4: Teacher : Classroom :: Chef :
(a) Restaurant
(b) Hotel
(c) Kitchen
(d) Recipe

Ans: (c)
Explanation: The relationship between "teacher" and "classroom" is that a teacher works in a classroom. Similarly, the relationship between "chef" and the correct answer "kitchen" is that a chef works in a kitchen.

Q5: Bird : Feather :: Snake :
(a) Scale
(b) Venom
(c) Slither
(d) Bite

Ans: (a)
Explanation: The relationship between "bird" and "feather" is that birds have feathers. Similarly, the relationship between "snake" and the correct answer "scale" is that snakes have scales.

Q6: King : Palace :: Eskimo : ?
(a) Caravan
(b) Asylum
(c) Monastery
(d) Igloo

Ans: (d)
Explanation: A palace is the official home of a king.
Similarly,
An igloo is a small round house of an Eskima.

Q7: AFKP: DINS:: WBGL : ?
(a) ORUX
(b) OSWA
(c) OTYD
(d) OQSU

Ans: (c)
Explanation:

Q8: SINGER: QGLECP:: MONSTER: ?
(a) KLNSCP
(b) KLMSCP
(c) KMLQRCP
(d) KLMTDO

Ans: (c)
Explanation:

Q9: 18: 5:: 12:?
(a) 4
(b) 10
(c) 3
(d) 6

Ans: (c)
Explanation: 18/3 – 1 = 5
12/3 – 1 = 3

Q10: 12: 20::?
(a) 15:37
(b) : 16:64
(c) : 27 : 48
(d) 30:42

Ans: (d)
Explanation: