Verbal Analogies


Direction: Of the given four pairs 3 pairs express the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair. Select that pair which is not related in this way.

  1. BARGE : VESSEL ::









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    As per the given above relation in question , we know that
    Barge is a flat-bottom boat which is used for carrying or transporting heavy loads; whereas, a vessel can mean a craft or a vehicle designed for water transportation. So, the relation in the word is ‘type of ’ i.e. barge is a type of vessel. Shovel is an instrument, rim is edge, and training is preparation. Thus, the only option that does not match the given relationship is option (b), because an anthology may be a type of a book, but not the other way around.

    Correct Option: B

    As per the given above relation in question , we know that
    Barge is a flat-bottom boat which is used for carrying or transporting heavy loads; whereas, a vessel can mean a craft or a vehicle designed for water transportation. So, the relation in the word is ‘type of ’ i.e. barge is a type of vessel. Shovel is an instrument, rim is edge, and training is preparation. Thus, the only option that does not match the given relationship is option (b), because an anthology may be a type of a book, but not the other way around.
    Therefore ,required answer will be BARGE : VESSEL :: BOOK : ANTHOLOGY .


Direction: In these questions, 2 words will be given to you, and these 2 words will have some kind of a relationship which relates them in a particular way. After finding this relationship, you have to pick the right option which has words related in a similar way :

  1. BEWILDERMENT : CONFUSION ::









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    As we know that ,
    Bewilderment is a state of confusion and fantod is a state of extreme nervousness or restlessness.

    Correct Option: C

    As we know that ,
    Bewilderment is a state of confusion and fantod is a state of extreme nervousness or restlessness.
    Therefore , BEWILDERMENT : CONFUSION :: FANTOD : NERVOUSNESS is correct answer .



  1. Beautiful:pretty :: Clean:__________











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    synonym

    Correct Option: B

    The synonym of beautiful is pretty.
    The synonym of clean is neat.


  1. Thermometer:heat :: Geiger counter:__________











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    use to

    Correct Option: A

    Thermometer is used to detect and measure heat of things.
    Geiger counter is used to detect and measure all types of radiation.



  1. Author:book :: Scientist:__________











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    usual work

    Correct Option: A

    Authors write books.
    Scientists create theories.