Analogy
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Analogy is one of the most important topics in Verbal Reasoning and is frequently asked in SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, Defence, Insurance, CAT, GMAT, and other competitive examinations.
This cheat sheet helps candidates identify relationships between pairs of words, numbers, letters, symbols, and concepts. By understanding analogy patterns and relationship types, candidates can solve questions quickly and improve logical reasoning skills.
About This Cheat Sheet
Complete guide to Analogy for competitive exams:
Word Relationships
- Synonym Analogy
- Antonym Analogy
- Degree of Intensity
- Characteristic Quality
- Classification Relationship
Part & Whole Relationships
- Part → Whole
- Whole → Part
- Component Relationships
- Structure-Based Analogies
- Object Composition
Cause & Effect
- Cause → Effect
- Effect → Cause
- Action → Result
- Natural Relationships
- Logical Consequences
Tool & Function
- Tool → Function
- Worker → Tool
- Worker → Product
- Product → Worker
- Purpose-Based Relationships
Family Relationships
- Age Relationships
- Gender Relationships
- Kinship Relationships
- Generation-Based Analogies
- Family Hierarchy
Time & Sequence
- Chronological Order
- Life Cycle Relationships
- Sequential Events
- Stage-Based Analogies
- Process Flow
Symbol & Representation
- Country → Flag
- Organization → Symbol
- Sign → Meaning
- Representation Patterns
- Visual Relationships
Shortcut Techniques
- Identify Relationship
- Check Word Order
- Elimination Method
- Parallel Relationships
- Exam-Oriented Tricks
Topics Covered
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Synonym Analogy | Relationship based on similar meanings |
| Antonym Analogy | Relationship based on opposite meanings |
| Part-Whole Analogy | Component and complete object relationship |
| Cause-Effect Analogy | One event produces another event |
| Tool-Function Analogy | Object and its purpose relationship |
| Worker-Tool Analogy | Person and equipment relationship |
| Worker-Product Analogy | Person and created product relationship |
| Classification Analogy | Object and category relationship |
| Time & Sequence | Events arranged in logical order |
| Gender & Kinship | Family and gender relationships |
| Symbol Relationships | Representation and identification patterns |
| Shortcut Methods | Fast-solving techniques for analogy questions |
Why Master Analogy?
Build Relationship Skills
Develop the ability to identify logical connections between words, objects, concepts, and situations.
Improve Vocabulary
Learn common synonym, antonym, classification, and characteristic relationships frequently asked in exams.
Solve Questions Faster
Apply analogy-solving techniques and pattern recognition methods to answer questions quickly.
Boost Exam Scores
Master one of the easiest scoring topics in Verbal Reasoning and Analytical Ability sections.
Competitive Exams Covered
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- SSC MTS
- Bank PO & Clerk
- IBPS Exams
- Railway Recruitment Exams
- UPSC CSAT
- Defence Exams
- Insurance Exams
- CAT
- GMAT
- State Government Exams
Quick Exam-Oriented Examples
Question 1:
Hot : Cold :: Day : ?
Step 1: Identify the relationship.
- Hot and Cold are opposites.
- Day should also have an opposite.
Answer:
Night
Question 2:
Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
Step 1: Bird lives in a Nest.
Step 2: Bee lives in a Hive.
Answer:
Hive
Question 3:
Doctor : Stethoscope :: Carpenter : ?
Step 1: Doctor uses a Stethoscope.
Step 2: Carpenter commonly uses a Saw.
Answer:
Saw
Question 4:
Tree : Forest :: Star : ?
Step 1: Forest is a collection of Trees.
Step 2: Galaxy is a collection of Stars.
Answer:
Galaxy
Question 5:
Puppy : Dog :: Kitten : ?
Step 1: Puppy is the young one of a Dog.
Step 2: Kitten is the young one of a Cat.
Answer:
Cat
Question 6:
Author : Book :: Sculptor : ?
Step 1: Author creates a Book.
Step 2: Sculptor creates a Statue.
Answer:
Statue
Question 7:
India : Rupee :: Japan : ?
Step 1: Rupee is the currency of India.
Step 2: Yen is the currency of Japan.
Answer:
Yen
Question 8:
Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
Step 1: Pen is used to Write.
Step 2: Knife is used to Cut.
Answer:
Cut
Question 9:
January : Month :: Monday : ?
Step 1: January belongs to the category Month.
Step 2: Monday belongs to the category Day.
Answer:
Day
Question 10:
Father : Son :: Mother : ?
Step 1: Father and Son represent a kinship relationship.
Step 2: Corresponding relationship is Mother and Daughter.
Answer:
Daughter
Final Takeaway
Analogy questions test your ability to identify relationships and apply the same relationship to another pair of words, numbers, symbols, or concepts. The key to solving analogy questions is recognizing the exact relationship before selecting an answer.
Regular practice of synonym, antonym, classification, cause-effect, part-whole, tool-function, and kinship analogies will significantly improve reasoning ability, vocabulary, and problem-solving speed. This cheat sheet serves as a complete revision resource for mastering Analogy questions in competitive examinations.
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