Analogies- Test 1
This quiz has 25 questions and is of 30 minutes duration.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Cup is to coffee as bowl is to
- A.
Plate
- B.
Spoon
- C.
Soup
- D.
Food
Correct Answer
C. SoupExplanation
The analogy between "cup" and "coffee" suggests that a cup is a container used to hold coffee. Similarly, a "bowl" is a container used to hold "soup". Therefore, the correct answer is "soup" as it is the item typically held in a bowl.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to
- A.
Gloomy
- B.
Happy
- C.
Mean
- D.
Helpful
Correct Answer
A. GloomyExplanation
The relationship between optimist and cheerful is that an optimist tends to have a positive and hopeful outlook, which often leads to being cheerful. Similarly, a pessimist tends to have a negative and gloomy outlook, which often leads to being gloomy. Therefore, the correct answer is gloomy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Reptile is to lizard as flower is to
- A.
Tree
- B.
Rose
- C.
Plant
- D.
Fruit
Correct Answer
B. RoseExplanation
The analogy between "reptile" and "lizard" suggests a specific type of reptile. Similarly, the analogy between "flower" and "rose" implies a specific type of flower. The options "tree," "plant," and "fruit" are all general categories that do not specify a particular type of flower. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is "rose," as it represents a specific type of flower, just as "lizard" represents a specific type of reptile.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Play is to actor as concert is to
- A.
Musician
- B.
Music
- C.
Dancer
- D.
Violin
Correct Answer
A. MusicianExplanation
The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between "play" and "actor" to the relationship between "concert" and another word. In this analogy, a play is a performance that involves an actor, and similarly, a concert is a performance that involves a musician. Therefore, the correct answer is "musician" as it represents the performer in a concert, just like an actor in a play.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Sponge is to porous as rubber is to
- A.
Breakable
- B.
Soft
- C.
Hard
- D.
Elastic
Correct Answer
D. ElasticExplanation
Sponges are known for their porous nature, meaning they have small holes or spaces that allow liquids or air to pass through. Similarly, rubber is known for its elasticity, meaning it can be stretched and then return to its original shape. Elasticity is the best analogy to describe the relationship between rubber and the given word "porous".Rate this question:
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- 6.
Pen is to poet as needle is to
- A.
Thread
- B.
Tailor
- C.
Cloth
- D.
Shop
Correct Answer
B. TailorExplanation
The analogy between pen and poet suggests that a pen is a tool used by a poet to create art. Similarly, a needle is a tool used by a tailor to create clothing. Therefore, the correct answer is "tailor" as a needle is to a tailor as a pen is to a poet.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Artist is to painting as doctor is to
- A.
Nurse
- B.
Medicine
- C.
Treatment
- D.
Patient
Correct Answer
C. TreatmentExplanation
The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between an artist and painting to that of a doctor and treatment. Just as an artist creates paintings, a doctor provides treatment. The other options are not directly related to the analogy. A nurse assists the doctor, medicine is a component of treatment, and a patient receives treatment. However, none of these options capture the specific relationship between the profession and its action, as treatment is the action performed by a doctor.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Exercise is to gym as eating is to
- A.
Restaurant
- B.
Fitness
- C.
Food
- D.
Dieting
Correct Answer
A. RestaurantExplanation
The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between exercise and the gym to the relationship between eating and a restaurant. Just as exercise is an activity that is typically done at a gym, eating is an activity that is typically done at a restaurant. The other options, fitness, food, and dieting, are related to eating in some way, but they do not fit the analogy as directly as the correct answer, restaurant.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Oar is to rowboat as foot is to
- A.
Falling
- B.
Jumping
- C.
Skateboard
- D.
Boat
Correct Answer
C. SkateboardExplanation
The analogy here is that an oar is used to propel a rowboat, just like a foot is used to propel a skateboard. In both cases, the object being propelled is directly connected to the action being performed. Falling, jumping, and boat do not fit this analogy as they are not directly connected to the action of using a foot.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Scale is to fish as skin is to
- A.
Man
- B.
Dress
- C.
Feather
- D.
Cat
Correct Answer
B. DressExplanation
The analogy here is that scale is a characteristic or attribute of a fish, just as skin is a characteristic or attribute of a man. Similarly, dress is a characteristic or attribute of a person, making it the correct answer. Feather and cat do not have the same relationship with skin as dress does.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Arc is to circle as line is to
- A.
Square
- B.
Ellipse
- C.
Geometry
- D.
Sphere
Correct Answer
A. SquareExplanation
An arc is a curved portion of a circle, so the relationship between arc and circle is that an arc is a part of a circle. Similarly, a line is a straight portion of a square, so the relationship between line and square is that a line is a part of a square. Therefore, the correct answer is square.Rate this question:
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- 12.
`Fire’ is related to `Ashes’ in the same way as `Explosion’ is related to
- A.
Sound
- B.
Debris
- C.
Flame
- D.
Explosive
Correct Answer
B. DebrisExplanation
The relationship between "Fire" and "Ashes" is that ashes are the residue left behind after a fire. Similarly, the relationship between "Explosion" and "Debris" is that debris is the residue left behind after an explosion.Rate this question:
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- 13.
`Boat’ is related to `Oar’ in the same way as `Bicycle’ is related to
- A.
Paddle
- B.
Chain
- C.
Seat
- D.
Brake
Correct Answer
A. PaddleExplanation
The relationship between a boat and an oar is that an oar is used to propel a boat through water. Similarly, the relationship between a bicycle and a paddle is that a paddle is used to propel a bicycle forward. Therefore, the correct answer is paddle.Rate this question:
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- 14.
`Tree’ is related to `Root’ in the same way as `Smoke’ is related to
- A.
Heat
- B.
Fire
- C.
Electricity
- D.
Wood
Correct Answer
B. FireExplanation
The relationship between "Tree" and "Root" is that the root is a part of the tree and provides support and nutrients to the tree. Similarly, the relationship between "Smoke" and "Fire" is that smoke is a product or result of fire.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Tea is to leaves as coffee is to
- A.
Leaves
- B.
Drink
- C.
Cup
- D.
Seeds
Correct Answer
D. SeedsExplanation
The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between tea and leaves to the relationship between coffee and seeds. Just as tea is made from leaves, coffee is made from seeds. Therefore, the correct answer is seeds.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Adult is to baby as flower is to
- A.
Tree
- B.
Fruit
- C.
Butterfly
- D.
Bud
Correct Answer
D. BudExplanation
The analogy here is that an adult is a fully grown version of a human, while a baby is an immature version. Similarly, a flower is a fully grown plant, while a bud is an immature version of a flower. Therefore, the correct answer is "bud."Rate this question:
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- 17.
Love is to friend as hate is to
- A.
Hatred
- B.
Sibling
- C.
Enemy
- D.
Companion
Correct Answer
C. EnemyExplanation
The analogy presented in the question is comparing the relationship between "love" and "friend" to the relationship between "hate" and one of the given options. Out of the options provided, "enemy" is the most suitable choice as it represents a strong negative relationship similar to the one between hate and its counterpart.Rate this question:
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- 18.
`Bank’ is related to `Money’ in the same way as `Transport’ is related to
- A.
Goods
- B.
Supply
- C.
Truck
- D.
Driver
Correct Answer
A. GoodsExplanation
The relationship between "Bank" and "Money" is that a bank is associated with money, as it is where people store and manage their money. Similarly, the relationship between "Transport" and "Goods" is that transport is associated with the movement and delivery of goods. Therefore, the correct answer is "goods" as it represents the connection between transport and the items being transported.Rate this question:
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- 19.
`Eye’ is related to `See’ in the same way as `Ear’ is related to
- A.
Sound
- B.
Ring
- C.
Hear
- D.
Smell
Correct Answer
C. HearExplanation
The relationship between "Eye" and "See" is that the eye is responsible for the sense of sight, so the word "See" is related to the ability to perceive visual stimuli. Similarly, the relationship between "Ear" and "Hear" is that the ear is responsible for the sense of hearing, so the word "Hear" is related to the ability to perceive auditory stimuli.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Food is to stomach as fuel is to
- A.
Engine
- B.
Car
- C.
Driver
- D.
Exhaust
Correct Answer
A. EngineExplanation
Food is to stomach as fuel is to engine. Just like food is the source of energy for our stomach to function, fuel is the source of energy for an engine to operate. The engine requires fuel to generate power and propel the vehicle forward. Without fuel, the engine would not be able to function effectively, just like our stomach would not be able to digest food and provide energy to our body. Therefore, the correct answer is engine.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Deep is to shallow as sharp is to
- A.
Knife
- B.
Blunt
- C.
Hurt
- D.
Quick
Correct Answer
B. BluntExplanation
The relationship between "deep" and "shallow" is that they are opposite in meaning, with "shallow" being the opposite of "deep." Similarly, the relationship between "sharp" and "blunt" is that they are also opposite in meaning, with "blunt" being the opposite of "sharp." Therefore, the correct answer is "blunt."Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Option 1
- B.
Option 2
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Option 1 -
- 23.
Bird is to fly as snake is to
- A.
Run
- B.
Walk
- C.
Clatter
- D.
Crawl
Correct Answer
D. CrawlExplanation
Birds are known for their ability to fly, which is their primary mode of movement. Similarly, snakes are known for their ability to crawl, which is their primary mode of movement. While some snakes may move in other ways such as slithering or swimming, crawling is the most common and characteristic way in which snakes move. Therefore, the analogy between bird and fly can be extended to snake and crawl.Rate this question:
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- 24.
`Heart’ is related to `Blood’ in the same way as `Lung’ is related to
- A.
Oxygen
- B.
Chest
- C.
Purification
- D.
Respiration
Correct Answer
A. OxygenExplanation
The heart is related to blood because it pumps blood throughout the body, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients. Similarly, the lungs are related to oxygen because they are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the respiratory system. The lungs inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, allowing the body to receive the oxygen it needs for respiration.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Water:sand :: ocean:
- A.
Desert
- B.
Oasis
- C.
Water
- D.
Waves
Correct Answer
A. DesertExplanation
The analogy presented in the question is a comparison between water and sand. Water is typically found in large quantities in an ocean, just like sand is found in large quantities in a desert. Therefore, the correct answer is desert, as it is the counterpart to the ocean in terms of the abundance of sand.Rate this question:
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