Verbal Analogies
Direction: For each of the following questions select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.
- EAT : GORGE ::
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As per the given above question , we know that
This is a degree of intensity analogy. To guzzle is to drink a lot, rapidly. Likewise, to gorge is to eat intensely.Correct Option: A
As per the given above question , we know that
This is a degree of intensity analogy. To guzzle is to drink a lot, rapidly. Likewise, to gorge is to eat intensely.
Therefore , required answer will be EAT : GORGE :: DRINK : GUZZLE .
- ISLAND : OCEAN ::
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According to question , we know that
Relation - surrounded object - surroundings; an island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides as an oasis is surrounded by desert on all sides.Correct Option: D
According to question , we know that
Relation - surrounded object - surroundings; an island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides as an oasis is surrounded by desert on all sides.
Thus , ISLAND : OCEAN :: Oasis : Desert
is correct answer .
- PREMISE : CONCLUSION
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As we know that ,
A conclusion is drawn from a premise, similarly an inference can be drawn from an assumption. Hypothesis is also an assumption but a theory a usually drawn from proofs.Correct Option: A
As we know that ,
A conclusion is drawn from a premise, similarly an inference can be drawn from an assumption. Hypothesis is also an assumption but a theory a usually drawn from proofs.
Therefore , PREMISE : CONCLUSION ASSUMPTION : INFERENCE
- FRAGILE : CRACK ::
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As we know that ,
Relation - Property - effect; i.e. ‘something which is fragile cracks,’ similarly something that is pliable bends. Cemetery is burial ground, irreducible is what cannot be reduced.Correct Option: D
As we know that ,
Relation - Property - effect; i.e. ‘something which is fragile cracks,’ similarly something that is pliable bends. Cemetery is burial ground, irreducible is what cannot be reduced.
Hence , required answer will be FRAGILE : CRACK :: PLIABLE : BEND .
- PHYSICIAN : SURGEON ::
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As we know that ,
While the physician can diagnose and treat a patient with drugs, the surgeon treats a patient through an operation. The same relationship works in the case of an optometrist and an ophthalmologist.Correct Option: B
As we know that ,
While the physician can diagnose and treat a patient with drugs, the surgeon treats a patient through an operation. The same relationship works in the case of an optometrist and an ophthalmologist.
Therefore , PHYSICIAN : SURGEON :: OPTOMETRIST : OPHTHALMOLOGIST is correct answer .