Practice Questions: Analogy- 2
DIRECTIONS : In this question a pair of words given is highlighted. There exists some relationship between the given pair. Choose the correct pair from the given options which has a similar relationship to the highlighted pair.
Q1: Gun : Trigger as :
(a) Chair : Leg
(b) Engine : Fuel
(c) Lamp : Switch
(d) Kick : Pain
Ans: (c)
Explanation: A trigger is the part of a gun that activates firing; it functions like a switch that turns something on or off. A switch is the part that operates a lamp. This is a part-to-function analogy: Gun : Trigger :: Lamp : Switch.
Q2: Wrist : Watch as :
(a) Neck : Ring
(b) Shoes : Socks
(c) Cuff : Cufflinks
(d) Blacksmith : Hammer
Ans: (a)
Explanation: The wrist is the body part where a watch is commonly worn. Similarly, the neck is a body part around which a ring-shaped ornament (for example a neck ring or torc) or similar jewellery may be worn. Both pairs show a body part and an item worn on or around it.
Q3: Mobile : Games as :
(a) Walk : Run
(b) Play : Games
(c) Dance : Music
(d) Speak : Words
Ans: (d)
Explanation: A mobile (phone) is a device commonly used to play games; games are an activity carried out on the mobile. In a similar way, speaking is the action by which words are produced. Thus the relationship is device/action to its associated activity or product: Mobile : Games :: Speak : Words.
Q4: SCRIBBLE : WRITE :: STAMMER : ?
(a) Walk
(b) Play
(c) Dance
(d) Speak
Ans: (d)
Explanation: To scribble is to write in a careless or indistinct manner; similarly, to stammer is to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions, producing unclear speech. Both pairs relate an imperfect or impaired form of a basic action: scribble modifies write, stammer modifies speak.
Q5: SHED:HAIR::
(a) Shear : Wool
(b) Molt : Skin
(c) Stimulate : Nerve
(d) Fracture : Bone
Ans: (b)
Explanation: To shed hair means to lose hair naturally. In the same way, to molt is to shed an outer covering such as skin or feathers; moulting involves shedding skin which is then replaced by new growth. The relation is one of natural shedding of an outer covering.
Q6: INTERSECTION : STREETS ::
(a) Collision : Automobiles
(b) Crosswalk : Lights
(c) Corner : Blocks
(d) Junction : Highways
Ans: (d)
Explanation: An intersection is the place where streets meet. Similarly, a junction is the place where major roads such as highways meet. Both terms denote a meeting point of thoroughfares, so Intersection : Streets :: Junction : Highways.
Q7: SCURRY: MOVE::
(a) Chant : Sing
(b) Chatter : Talk
(c) Carry : Lift
(d) Sleep : Drowse
Ans: (b)
Explanation: To scurry is to move quickly or hurriedly; to chatter is to talk quickly or rapidly. Each first word denotes a rapid or hurried form of the basic action named by the second word, so Scurry : Move :: Chatter : Talk.
Q8: DROPCLOTH: FURNITURE::
(a) Banner : Flagpole
(b) Towel : Rack
(c) Pillow : Bedding
(d) Apron : Clothing
Ans: (d)
Explanation: A drop cloth is used to protect furniture from paint or dust. Similarly, an apron is worn to protect clothing from stains or dirt. Both are protective coverings used to prevent harm to the named object.
Q9: NASCENT: FRUITION
(a) Prolific : Completion
(b) Latent : Characteristic
(c) Likely : Probability
(d) Embryonic : Maturity
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Nascent and embryonic both describe an early or beginning stage. Fruition and maturity both describe a fully developed or final stage. Thus Nascent : Fruition corresponds to Embryonic : Maturity - early stage to full development.
Q10: AMORPHOUS: SHAPE
(a) Obvious : Evidence
(b) Humble : Belief
(c) Nondescript: Classification
(d) Momentary : Fame
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Something that is amorphous lacks a definite shape. Likewise, something that is nondescript lacks a distinct classification or clear defining features. Both pairs show an adjective meaning 'lacking' followed by what is lacking: Amorphous : Shape :: Nondescript : Classification.
