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.
- 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 .
- EASE : ALLEVIATE ::
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As per the given above question , we can say that
This is an easy one. Ease and alleviate are synonyms and hence we just have to find a synonym pair in the options. This pair is located in option (d). Question and Interrogate are two synonyms. All other options display no such relationship.Correct Option: D
As per the given above question , we can say that
This is an easy one. Ease and alleviate are synonyms and hence we just have to find a synonym pair in the options. This pair is located in option (d). Question and Interrogate are two synonyms. All other options display no such relationship.
Thus , required answer will be EASE : ALLEVIATE :: QUESTION : INTERROGATE .
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 :
- ROCK : MARBLE ::
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As we know that ,
Correct Option: B
As we know that ,
- SURGEON : SCALPEL ::
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As we know that ,
Here worker-tool relationship has been shown. Surgeon uses scalpel to perform operation. Similarly, Sculptor uses chisel to carve out statue.Correct Option: C
As we know that ,
Here worker-tool relationship has been shown. Surgeon uses scalpel to perform operation. Similarly, Sculptor uses chisel to carve out statue.
Thus , SURGEON : SCALPEL :: SCULPTOR : CHISEL is correct answer .
Direction: For each of the following questions select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.
- HUG : AFFECTION ::
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As we know that ,
Hug : Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.Similarly , Nod : Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.Correct Option: B
As we know that ,
Hug : Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.Similarly , Nod : Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
Thus , required answer will be HUG : AFFECTION :: NOD : ASSENT .