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The following Analogies questions are designed for competitive examinations and follow the concepts discussed in the Introduction, Logical Framework, and Key Techniques sections of this chapter.

In each question, identify the exact relationship between the first pair of words and apply the same relationship to the second pair. Do not choose an option merely because the words are generally associated with each other.

Question Pattern

A : B :: C : ?
The relationship between A and B should be the same as the relationship between C and the correct option.

Part 1: Synonyms and Antonyms

Q1. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Rapid : Fast :: Silent : ?

  1. Noisy
  2. Quiet
  3. Bright
  4. Heavy

✓ Answer: B. Quiet

Explanation: Rapid and Fast are synonyms. Similarly, Silent and Quiet are synonyms.

Q2. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Ancient : Modern :: Permanent : ?

  1. Stable
  2. Lasting
  3. Temporary
  4. Fixed

✓ Answer: C. Temporary

Explanation: Ancient and Modern are opposites. Similarly, Permanent and Temporary are opposites.

Q3. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Begin : Start :: End : ?

  1. Finish
  2. Open
  3. Continue
  4. Begin

✓ Answer: A. Finish

Explanation: Begin and Start have the same meaning. Therefore, End corresponds to Finish, which has the same meaning.

Q4. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Generous : Selfish :: Honest : ?

  1. Truthful
  2. Reliable
  3. Dishonest
  4. Fair

✓ Answer: C. Dishonest

Explanation: Generous and Selfish are opposite qualities. Similarly, Honest and Dishonest are opposite qualities.

Q5. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Purchase : Buy :: Repair : ?

  1. Break
  2. Fix
  3. Damage
  4. Remove

✓ Answer: B. Fix

Explanation: Purchase and Buy are synonyms. Repair and Fix are also synonyms.

Q6. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Victory : Defeat :: Success : ?

  1. Achievement
  2. Failure
  3. Progress
  4. Reward

✓ Answer: B. Failure

Explanation: Victory is the opposite of Defeat. Similarly, Success is the opposite of Failure.

Q7. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Brief : Short :: Huge : ?

  1. Small
  2. Tiny
  3. Large
  4. Narrow

✓ Answer: C. Large

Explanation: Brief means Short. Similarly, Huge means Large.

Q8. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Expand : Contract :: Increase : ?

  1. Grow
  2. Decrease
  3. Develop
  4. Multiply

✓ Answer: B. Decrease

Explanation: Expand and Contract are opposites. Increase and Decrease are also opposites.

Q9. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Permit : Allow :: Reject : ?

  1. Accept
  2. Refuse
  3. Approve
  4. Permit

✓ Answer: B. Refuse

Explanation: Permit and Allow are synonyms. Reject and Refuse are synonyms.

Q10. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Transparent : Opaque :: Flexible : ?

  1. Adaptable
  2. Soft
  3. Rigid
  4. Elastic

✓ Answer: C. Rigid

Explanation: Transparent and Opaque are opposite characteristics. Flexible and Rigid are also opposite characteristics.

Part 2: Part-to-Whole and Category Relationships

Q11. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Finger : Hand :: Toe : ?

  1. Leg
  2. Foot
  3. Knee
  4. Arm

✓ Answer: B. Foot

Explanation: A Finger is a part of a Hand. Similarly, a Toe is a part of a Foot.

Q12. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Wheel : Bicycle :: Blade : ?

  1. Handle
  2. Knife
  3. Kitchen
  4. Metal

✓ Answer: B. Knife

Explanation: A Wheel is a component of a Bicycle. A Blade is a component of a Knife.

Q13. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Chapter : Book :: Room : ?

  1. Building
  2. Door
  3. Window
  4. Furniture

✓ Answer: A. Building

Explanation: A Chapter is a part of a Book. A Room is a part of a Building.

Q14. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Rose : Flower :: Carrot : ?

  1. Fruit
  2. Vegetable
  3. Plant
  4. Root

✓ Answer: B. Vegetable

Explanation: Rose belongs to the category Flower. Carrot belongs to the category Vegetable.

Q15. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Keyboard : Computer :: Handlebar : ?

  1. Road
  2. Helmet
  3. Bicycle
  4. Pedal

✓ Answer: C. Bicycle

Explanation: A Keyboard is a component of a Computer. A Handlebar is a component of a Bicycle.

Q16. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Petal : Flower :: Page : ?

  1. Book
  2. Cover
  3. Paper
  4. Library

✓ Answer: A. Book

Explanation: A Petal is a part of a Flower. A Page is a part of a Book.

Q17. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Apple : Fruit :: Spinach : ?

  1. Leaf
  2. Vegetable
  3. Plant
  4. Food

✓ Answer: B. Vegetable

Explanation: Apple is an example of Fruit. Spinach is an example of Vegetable.

Q18. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Engine : Car :: Motor : ?

  1. Machine
  2. Fuel
  3. Electricity
  4. Wheel

✓ Answer: A. Machine

Explanation: An Engine is a major component of a Car. A Motor is a major component of a Machine.

Q19. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Soldier : Army :: Player : ?

  1. Game
  2. Team
  3. Coach
  4. Stadium

✓ Answer: B. Team

Explanation: A Soldier is a member of an Army. A Player is a member of a Team.

Q20. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Bird : Flock :: Fish : ?

  1. School
  2. Water
  3. River
  4. Net

✓ Answer: A. School

Explanation: A group of birds is called a flock. A group of fish is called a school.

Part 3: Function, Worker, Tool and Workplace

Q21. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Scissors : Cut :: Pen : ?

  1. Write
  2. Read
  3. Erase
  4. Fold

✓ Answer: A. Write

Explanation: Scissors are used to Cut. A Pen is used to Write.

Q22. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Thermometer : Temperature :: Stopwatch : ?

  1. Distance
  2. Weight
  3. Time
  4. Speed

✓ Answer: C. Time

Explanation: A Thermometer measures Temperature. A Stopwatch measures Time.

Q23. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?

  1. School
  2. Book
  3. Student
  4. Classroom

✓ Answer: A. School

Explanation: A Hospital is the usual workplace or professional setting of a Doctor. Similarly, a School is the workplace of a Teacher.

Q24. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Chef : Kitchen :: Librarian : ?

  1. Office
  2. Library
  3. Book
  4. School

✓ Answer: B. Library

Explanation: A Chef normally works in a Kitchen. A Librarian normally works in a Library.

Q25. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Camera : Photograph :: Microphone : ?

  1. Sound
  2. Video
  3. Picture
  4. Light

✓ Answer: A. Sound

Explanation: A Camera is used to capture a Photograph. A Microphone is used to capture or record Sound.

Q26. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Carpenter : Wood :: Mason : ?

  1. Paint
  2. Brick
  3. Glass
  4. Cloth

✓ Answer: B. Brick

Explanation: Wood is a common material used by a Carpenter. Brick is a common material used by a Mason.

Q27. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Keyboard : Type :: Mouse : ?

  1. Click
  2. Print
  3. Scan
  4. Display

✓ Answer: A. Click

Explanation: A Keyboard is used to Type. A Mouse is commonly used to Click.

Q28. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Judge : Court :: Scientist : ?

  1. Laboratory
  2. School
  3. Market
  4. Library

✓ Answer: A. Laboratory

Explanation: A Court is the professional setting associated with a Judge. A Laboratory is a common professional setting associated with a Scientist.

Q29. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Key : Lock :: Password : ?

  1. Computer
  2. Account
  3. Keyboard
  4. Screen

✓ Answer: B. Account

Explanation: A Key is used to access or open a Lock. A Password is used to access an Account.

Q30. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Farmer : Field :: Librarian : ?

  1. Library
  2. Book
  3. Reader
  4. Desk

✓ Answer: A. Library

Explanation: A Field is the typical workplace of a Farmer. A Library is the typical workplace of a Librarian.

Part 4: Cause, Effect, Process and Sequence

Q31. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Fire : Smoke :: Rain : ?

  1. Cloud
  2. Wet Roads
  3. Wind
  4. Heat

✓ Answer: B. Wet Roads

Explanation: Fire can produce Smoke as an effect. Rain can produce Wet Roads as an effect.

Q32. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Exercise : Fitness :: Practice : ?

  1. Skill
  2. Break
  3. Fatigue
  4. Failure

✓ Answer: A. Skill

Explanation: Exercise contributes to Fitness. Practice contributes to Skill development.

Q33. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Study : Knowledge :: Training : ?

  1. Skill
  2. Salary
  3. Office
  4. Certificate

✓ Answer: A. Skill

Explanation: Study helps develop Knowledge. Training helps develop Skill.

Q34. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Seed : Plant :: Egg : ?

  1. Nest
  2. Bird
  3. Feather
  4. Shell

✓ Answer: B. Bird

Explanation: A Seed can develop into a Plant. An Egg can develop into a Bird under suitable conditions.

Q35. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Cooking : Eating :: Preparation : ?

  1. Planning
  2. Execution
  3. Completion
  4. Delay

✓ Answer: B. Execution

Explanation: Cooking generally comes before Eating in a process. Preparation generally comes before Execution.

Q36. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Morning : Afternoon :: Spring : ?

  1. Winter
  2. Summer
  3. Autumn
  4. Night

✓ Answer: B. Summer

Explanation: Afternoon follows Morning in the daily sequence. Summer follows Spring in the seasonal sequence.

Q37. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Draft : Final Version :: Prototype : ?

  1. Concept
  2. Final Product
  3. Sketch
  4. Idea

✓ Answer: B. Final Product

Explanation: A Draft is an earlier version developed into a Final Version. A Prototype is an early version developed toward a Final Product.

Q38. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Planting : Harvesting :: Planning : ?

  1. Execution
  2. Thinking
  3. Discussion
  4. Research

✓ Answer: A. Execution

Explanation: Planting is an earlier stage of a process that leads to Harvesting. Planning is an earlier stage that leads to Execution.

Q39. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Question : Answer :: Problem : ?

  1. Cause
  2. Solution
  3. Reason
  4. Situation

✓ Answer: B. Solution

Explanation: An Answer resolves a Question. A Solution resolves a Problem.

Q40. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Learning : Improvement :: Investment : ?

  1. Return
  2. Loss
  3. Expense
  4. Risk

✓ Answer: A. Return

Explanation: Learning can lead to Improvement. An Investment can generate a Return. The relationship is action followed by its intended positive outcome.

Part 5: Symbol, Representation and Implied Relationships

Q41. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Heart : Love :: Dove : ?

  1. Peace
  2. War
  3. Anger
  4. Strength

✓ Answer: A. Peace

Explanation: The Heart is commonly used as a symbol of Love. The Dove is commonly used as a symbol of Peace.

Q42. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Red Light : Stop :: Green Light : ?

  1. Wait
  2. Slow
  3. Go
  4. Turn

✓ Answer: C. Go

Explanation: A Red traffic light indicates Stop. A Green traffic light indicates Go.

Q43. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Flag : Country :: Logo : ?

  1. Brand
  2. Product
  3. Office
  4. Employee

✓ Answer: A. Brand

Explanation: A Flag is a visual symbol representing a Country. A Logo is a visual symbol representing a Brand.

Q44. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Map : Location :: Diagram : ?

  1. Structure
  2. Journey
  3. Distance
  4. Direction

✓ Answer: A. Structure

Explanation: A Map represents or explains Location. A Diagram represents or explains Structure or relationships.

Q45. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Uniform : Identity :: Badge : ?

  1. Recognition
  2. Clothing
  3. Colour
  4. Material

✓ Answer: A. Recognition

Explanation: A Uniform can communicate Identity or group membership. A Badge can provide Recognition or identify a person, role, or status.

Q46. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Warning Sign : Danger :: Information Sign : ?

  1. Instruction
  2. Risk
  3. Accident
  4. Emergency

✓ Answer: A. Instruction

Explanation: A Warning Sign communicates or indicates Danger. An Information Sign communicates useful information or Instruction.

Q47. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Thermometer : Temperature :: Speedometer : ?

  1. Distance
  2. Speed
  3. Time
  4. Pressure

✓ Answer: B. Speed

Explanation: A Thermometer measures Temperature. A Speedometer measures Speed.

Q48. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Calendar : Date :: Clock : ?

  1. Day
  2. Month
  3. Time
  4. Year

✓ Answer: C. Time

Explanation: A Calendar provides information about Dates. A Clock provides information about Time.

Q49. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

ISBN : Book :: VIN : ?

  1. Road
  2. Vehicle
  3. Engine
  4. Driver

✓ Answer: B. Vehicle

Explanation: An ISBN is an identification number associated with a Book. A VIN is an identification number associated with a Vehicle.

Q50. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Fingerprint : Person :: Barcode : ?

  1. Product
  2. Shopkeeper
  3. Customer
  4. Building

✓ Answer: A. Product

Explanation: A Fingerprint can be used to identify a Person. A Barcode can be used to identify a Product.

Part 6: Mixed and Advanced Analogy Questions

Q51. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Blueprint : Building :: Algorithm : ?

  1. Program
  2. Keyboard
  3. Monitor
  4. Network

✓ Answer: A. Program

Explanation: A Blueprint provides a structured plan for constructing a Building. An Algorithm provides a structured set of instructions for creating or executing a Program.

Q52. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Editor : Article :: Compiler : ?

  1. Source Code
  2. Computer
  3. Keyboard
  4. Network

✓ Answer: A. Source Code

Explanation: An Editor works on or prepares an Article. A Compiler processes Source Code to produce an executable or intermediate result.

Q53. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Seed : Germination :: Idea : ?

  1. Discussion
  2. Implementation
  3. Question
  4. Memory

✓ Answer: B. Implementation

Explanation: Germination is the beginning of development from a Seed. Implementation is the process of developing an Idea into action or a working solution.

Q54. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Evidence : Conclusion :: Data : ?

  1. Analysis
  2. Question
  3. Problem
  4. Opinion

✓ Answer: A. Analysis

Explanation: Evidence is used to support a Conclusion. Data is processed through Analysis to produce meaningful findings or conclusions.

Q55. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Question : Interview :: Application : ?

  1. Selection
  2. Candidate
  3. Resume
  4. Job

✓ Answer: A. Selection

Explanation: An Interview is a process used to evaluate a candidate in response to a Question or set of questions. An Application can lead to or be part of a Selection process.

Q56. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Filter : Water :: Firewall : ?

  1. Computer Network
  2. Keyboard
  3. Monitor
  4. Database Record

✓ Answer: A. Computer Network

Explanation: A Filter controls or removes unwanted elements from Water. A Firewall controls or blocks unwanted network traffic in a Computer Network.

Q57. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Dictionary : Words :: Atlas : ?

  1. Countries
  2. Maps
  3. Roads
  4. Distances

✓ Answer: B. Maps

Explanation: A Dictionary is a reference source containing Words and their meanings. An Atlas is a reference source containing Maps.

Q58. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Budget : Spending :: Schedule : ?

  1. Time
  2. Meeting
  3. Planning
  4. Activity

✓ Answer: A. Time

Explanation: A Budget organizes or controls Spending. A Schedule organizes or controls the allocation of Time.

Q59. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Diagnosis : Disease :: Debugging : ?

  1. Program Error
  2. Computer
  3. Algorithm
  4. User

✓ Answer: A. Program Error

Explanation: Diagnosis is the process of identifying a Disease or medical condition. Debugging is the process of identifying and resolving a Program Error.

Q60. Choose the word that best completes the analogy.

Encryption : Security :: Backup : ?

  1. Recovery
  2. Deletion
  3. Sharing
  4. Compression

✓ Answer: A. Recovery

Explanation: Encryption is used to improve or maintain Data Security. Backup is primarily used to enable Data Recovery after loss or damage.

Answer Key

Question Answer Relationship
1BSynonym
2CAntonym
3ASynonym
4CAntonym
5BSynonym
6BAntonym
7CSynonym
8BAntonym
9BSynonym
10CAntonym
11BPart to Whole
12BPart to Whole
13APart to Whole
14BCategory
15CPart to Whole
16APart to Whole
17BCategory
18APart to Whole
19BMember to Group
20AGroup
21AFunction
22CInstrument to Measurement
23AWorker to Workplace
24BWorker to Workplace
25ATool to Function
26BWorker to Material
27ATool to Function
28AWorker to Workplace
29BAccess Relationship
30AWorker to Workplace
31BCause to Effect
32AAction to Result
33AAction to Result
34BSource to Development
35BProcess Sequence
36BSequence
37BEarlier to Later Stage
38AProcess Sequence
39BProblem to Solution
40AAction to Result
41ASymbol to Meaning
42CSymbol to Meaning
43ASymbol to Representation
44ARepresentation
45ARepresentation
46ASign to Meaning
47BInstrument to Measurement
48CInstrument to Information
49BIdentifier to Object
50AIdentifier to Object
51APlan to Product
52AProcessor to Input
53BBeginning to Development
54AEvidence/Data to Result
55AProcess Relationship
56AControl/Protection Relationship
57BReference Source
58APlanning/Control
59AProblem Identification
60AAction to Intended Result

Common Traps in Analogy Questions

  • Matching only general association: Two words may be associated, but the relationship may not be the same.
  • Ignoring direction: Part-to-whole and whole-to-part are different relationships.
  • Choosing the first familiar option: Always compare all options before selecting an answer.
  • Overthinking: Competitive-exam analogies usually require the most direct relationship supported by the pair.
  • Using personal associations: Avoid subjective connections that are not clearly established by the question.
  • Ignoring alternative meanings: A word may have more than one meaning, so use the meaning that fits the given pair.
  • Matching by spelling: Similar-looking words do not necessarily have the same logical relationship.
  • Choosing a broader relationship: Prefer the exact relationship rather than a vague or indirect connection.

Fast Exam Strategy

  1. Read the first pair carefully.
  2. Ask: How exactly is the first word related to the second?
  3. Convert it into a simple sentence.
  4. Identify the relationship type: synonym, antonym, part-whole, function, category, workplace, cause-effect, sequence, symbol, or another direct relationship.
  5. Check direction.
  6. Apply the same relationship to the second pair.
  7. Eliminate options that have a different type of relationship.
  8. Compare the remaining choices and select the most direct match.

10-Second Analogy Test

Ask these four questions:

  1. What is the exact relationship in the first pair?
  2. Is the direction of the relationship the same?
  3. Does the option have the same relationship type?
  4. Is there a more direct option?

If all four checks pass, the option is usually the best answer.

Final Revision

  • Synonym: Rapid : Fast
  • Antonym: Ancient : Modern
  • Part to Whole: Finger : Hand
  • Category: Rose : Flower
  • Function: Scissors : Cut
  • Worker to Workplace: Doctor : Hospital
  • Worker to Material: Carpenter : Wood
  • Cause to Effect: Fire : Smoke
  • Process: Planning : Execution
  • Symbol to Meaning: Dove : Peace
  • Instrument to Measurement: Thermometer : Temperature
  • Identifier to Object: VIN : Vehicle

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