Instructions:
In this section, you will find questions with pairs of words and a blank space. Your task is to find a similar relationship between the first and second word. Analogy practice questions are useful for improving vocabulary, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You will need to use your understanding of how words relate to each other and how they can be compared or contrasted in order to identify the correct answer.
Analogy MCQs Set-2 Most Frequently Asked Questions in Exams
1. Which of the following best completes the analogy “Evening is to morning as dinner is to _____”?
a. Lunch
b. Snack
c. Breakfast
d. Dessert
Answer: c. Breakfast
Explanation: The analogy “evening is to morning as dinner is to ____” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “evening” and “morning,” are opposite times of day. The second pair, “dinner” and the blank, also have a relationship of opposite times of day. Dinner is typically eaten in the evening, while breakfast is typically eaten in the morning. So the correct answer is “breakfast.”
2. Left is to right as Horizontal is to_____?
a. Vertical
b. Diagonal
c. Curved
d. Straight
Answer: a. Vertical
Explanation: The analogy “left is to right as horizontal is to _____” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “left” and “right,” are opposite directions. The second pair, “horizontal” and the blank, also have a relationship of opposite directions. Horizontal means parallel to the horizon or the ground, while vertical means perpendicular to the horizon or the ground. So the correct answer is “vertical.”
Recommended: Verbal Analogy Practice Test 1
3. All is to many as Few is to _____?
a. Some
b. None
c. Every
d. Most
Answer: b. None
Explanation: The analogy “all is to many as few is to ____” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “all” and “many,” are opposite terms for quantity. The second pair, “few” and the blank, also have a relationship of opposite terms for quantity. Few means a small number, while none means no number or not any. So the correct answer is “none.”
4. Pen is to plastic as Pencil is to_____?
a. Paper
b. Wood
c. Metal
d. Ink
Answer: b. Wood
Explanation: “Pen” is related to “plastic” because a pen is typically made of plastic. Similarly, “pencil” is related to “wood” because a pencil is typically made of wood.
5. Oarsman is related to Rower as Oath is related to_____?
a. Swear
b. Lie
c. Vow
d. Promise
Answer: c. Vow
Explanation: “Oarsman” is related to “rower” because an oarsman is a person who rows a boat, while a rower is also a person who rows a boat. Similarly, “oath” is related to “vow” because an oath is a formal promise, while a vow is also a formal promise.
6. Buy is to sell as Borrow is to_____?
a. Rent
b. Lend
c. Lease
d. Purchase
Answer: b. Lend
Explanation: “Buy” is related to “sell” because when one person buys something, another person is selling it. Similarly, “borrow” is related to “lend” because when one person borrows something, another person is lending it.
7. Soap is to skin as Shampoo is to_____?
a. Hair
b. Face
c. Teeth
d. Nails
Answer: a. Hair
Explanation: “Soap” is related to “skin” because soap is used to clean the skin. Similarly, “shampoo” is related to “hair” because shampoo is used to clean the hair.
8. France : Paris
a. Australia : Canberra
b. Germany : London
c. New York: USA
d. Canada: Toronto
Answer: a. Australia : Canberra
Explanation: The relationship in the analogy is that Paris is the capital city of France, and Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Both Paris and Canberra are capital cities, so this relationship is similar to the one shown in the analogy.
9. Christmas is related to Gifts as_____?
a. Thanksgiving is related to feast
b. Valentine’s Day is related to love
c. Easter is related to eggs
d. Halloween is related to costume
Answer: c. Easter is related to eggs
Explanation: “Christmas” is related to “gift” because Christmas is a holiday where people often exchange gifts. Similarly, “Easter” is related to “eggs” because Easter is a holiday where eggs are often given as gifts or used as decorations.
10. Hip is to ankle as Shoulder is to_____?
a. Elbow
b. Wrist
c. Knee
d. Neck
Answer: a. Elbow
Explanation: The analogy “hip is to ankle as shoulder is to _____” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of body parts. The first pair, “hip” and “ankle,” are adjacent joints on opposite ends of the leg. The second pair, “shoulder” and the blank, also have a relationship of adjacent joints on opposite ends of a limb. The shoulder is at the top of the arm, while the elbow is at the middle of the arm, so the correct answer is “elbow.”
11. Butcher is to knife as Hairdresser is to______?
a. Scissors
b. Comb
c. Razor
d. Mirror
Answer: a. Scissors
Explanation: The analogy “butcher is to knife as hairdresser is to ____” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “butcher” and “knife,” show a profession and a tool used in that profession. The second pair, “hairdresser” and the blank, also show a profession and a tool used in that profession. A hairdresser uses scissors to cut hair, so the correct answer is “scissors.”
Recommended: Verbal Analogy Practice Test 2
12. Warm is to hot as Old is to___?
a. Young
b. Cold
c. New
d. Oldest
Answer: a. Young
Explanation: The analogy “warm is to hot as old is to _” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “warm” and “hot,” are opposite terms for temperature. The second pair, “old” and the blank, also have a relationship of opposite terms for age. Old means having lived for a long time or past the prime of life, while young means having lived for a shorter time or being in the prime of life, so the correct answer is “young.”
13. Europe is to Spain as North America is to_______?
a. Canada
b. Mexico
c. Brazil
d. Argentina
Answer: a. Canada
Explanation: The analogy “Europe is to Spain as North America is to ______” is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “Europe” and “Spain,” show a continent and a country within that continent. The second pair, “North America” and the blank, also show a continent and a country within that continent. Canada is a country in North America, so the correct answer is “Canada.”
14. Earth is to ball as Pancake is to______?
a. Disc
b. Griddle
c. Soccer
d. Egg
Answer: a. Disc
Explanation: The analogy “Earth is to ball as Pancake is to _____” compares the shapes or forms of different objects. Earth is round like a ball, while a pancake is flat and round. In the same way, a disc is also flat and circular like a pancake. So, the correct answer is a. Disc because it has a similar shape to a pancake.
15. Bow is to Arrow as ______ is to Bullets.
a. Gun
b. Cannon
c. Spear
d. Shoot
Answer: a. Gun
Explanation: This analogy compares the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “bow” and “arrow,” show a weapon and a projectile used with that weapon. The second pair, the blank and “bullet,” also show a weapon and a projectile used with that weapon. A gun uses bullets as projectiles, so the correct answer is “gun.”
16. Prose is to poetry as Conversation is to_____?
a. Speech
b. Writing
c. Singing
d. Storytelling
Answer: a. Speech
Explanation: This analogy compares the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “prose” and “poetry,” show two different forms of writing. The second pair, “conversation” and the blank, also show two different forms of communication. Conversation is a form of spoken communication, while speech can refer to any form of spoken communication, so the correct answer is “speech.”
17. Bridge: River::___________?
a. Mountain : Rails
b. Subway : Underground
c. Tunnel : Mountain
d. Water : Rock
Answer: c. Tunnel : Mountain
Explanation: A bridge is typically built over a river in order to allow people or vehicles to cross the river. Similarly, a tunnel is typically built through a mountain in order to allow people or vehicles to cross the mountain. Both the bridge and the tunnel serve the purpose of providing a way to pass through a natural barrier.
18. Fish: Shoal :: _______?
a. Shark: School
b. Audience: theater
c. Whale: herd
d. Elephant: Flock
Answer: a. Shark: School
Explanation: The first pair, “Fish” and “Shoal,” show two things that are related. A “shoal” is a group of fish swimming together. The second pair, “Shark” and “School,” also show two things that are related. A “school” of sharks is a group of sharks swimming together.
19. Room: House :: ______?
a. Cabin: Ship
b. Chair: furniture
c. Carpet: floor
d. Cockpit: Plane
Answer: a. Cabin: Ship
Explanation: This analogy represents the similarity between the like features of two things. Hence, the correct option is Cabin: Ship. A house has many rooms similarly there are several cabins on a ship.
20. Cat : Mouse :: _______?
a. Bird : Worm
b. Trap : Cheese
c. Lion : Cage
d. Horse : Stable
Answer: a. Bird : Worm
Explanation: The analogy is comparing the relationship between two pairs of words. The first pair, “Cat” and “Mouse,” show two things that are related by a predator-prey relationship. Cats often hunt and eat mice. The second pair, “Bird” and “Worm,” also show two things that are related by a predator-prey relationship. Many birds, such as robins and bluejays, hunt and eat worms.
21. LIQUID: HYDRAULICS::
a. Motion: Dynamics
b. Water: Hydroponics
c. Data: Statistics
d. Music: Eurhythmics
Answer: a. Motion: Dynamics
Explanation: The original pair, Liquid: Hydraulics, relates the concept of a fluid (liquid) to a specific field of study that deals with the transmission of force through the use of pressurized fluids (hydraulics). The chosen pair, Motion: Dynamics, also relates two concepts where the first term (motion) refers to movement and the second term (dynamics) refers to the study of the causes of motion.
Recommended: Verbal Analogy Practice Test 3
22. Hope : Aspire ::
a. Love: Elevates
b. Film: Flam
c. Fib: Lie
d. Fake: Ordinary
Answer: c. Fib: Lie
Explanation: The original pair, Hope: Aspires, relates the concept of hope to the act of striving towards a goal or ambition (aspires). The chosen pair, Fib: lie, also relates two concepts where the first term (fib) refers to a small or harmless lie, and the second term (lie) refers to an intentionally false statement.
23. SYMPHONY: COMPOSER::
a. Leonardo: Music
b. Fresco: Painter
c. Colors: Pallet
d. Art: Appreciation
Answer: b. Fresco: Painter
Explanation: The original pair, Symphony: Composer, relates the concept of a long musical composition typically featuring an orchestra (symphony) to the person who creates or writes music (composer). The pair Fresco: Painter, also relates two concepts where the first term (Fresco) refers to a painting technique where water and pigment are applied to wet plaster, and the second term (painter) refers to a person who creates art using paint. Therefore, the correct answer is Fresco: Painter.
24. GRAIN: SALT ::
a. Shard: Pottery
b. Shred: Wood
c. Blades: Grass
d. Chip: Glass
Answer: d. Chip: Glass
Explanation: The original pair, grain: salt, relates the concept of a small hard seed (grain) to a white crystalline mineral used for seasoning food (salt). The chosen pair, chip: glass, also relates two concepts where the first term (chip) refers to a small piece broken off from a larger object, and the second term (glass) refers to a hard, brittle substance that is usually transparent. Therefore, the correct answer is Chip: glass.
25. Question: DIVA: OPERA ::
a. Producer: Theatre
b. Director: Drama
c. Conductor: Bus
d. Thespian: Play
Answer: d. Thespian: Play
Explanation: The original pair, diva: opera, relates the concept of a female singer of great talent and drama (diva) to a type of musical drama (opera). The chosen pair, thespian: play, also relates two concepts where the first term (thespian) refers to an actor or performer, and the second term (play) refers to a work of drama. Therefore, the correct answer is Thespian: play.
26. TROVE: TREASURE ::
a. Mine: Gold
b. Cave: Jewels
c. Pit: Coal
d. Hole: Dirt
Answer: d. Hole: Dirt
Explanation: In the analogy “TROVE: TREASURE,” the relationship between the words is that of a container and its content. A trove refers to a collection or store of valuable or precious items, while treasure represents valuable or precious items themselves.
Similarly, a hole is a hollow or empty space that can contain something, and dirt is the material or content that fills the hole. The relationship between hole and dirt mirrors the relationship between trove and treasure, where the first word represents the container and the second word represents its content. Therefore, the correct answer is d. Hole: Dirt.
27. FABLE: MORAL ::
a. Myth: Story
b. Legend: Truth
c. Tale: Lesson
d. Parable: Allegory
Answer: c. Tale: Lesson
Explanation: Both pairs express a relationship between the first and second terms, with the first term representing a type of narrative (fable or tale) and the second term representing a lesson or message (moral or lesson). Therefore, the correct answer is Tale: lesson.
Recommended: Verbal Analogy Practice Test 4
28. CANVAS: PAINTING ::
a. Paper: Drawing
b. Clay: Sculpture
c. Wood: Carving
d. Stone: Engraving
Answer: b. Clay: Sculpture
Explanation: Both pairs express a relationship between the first and second terms, with the first term representing a material or surface (canvas or clay) and the second term representing a type of art (painting or sculpture). Therefore, the correct answer is Clay: sculpture.
29. TOFU: VEGAN ::
a. Chicken: Vegetarian
b. Beef: Carnivore
c. Pork: Omnivore
d. Soy: Plant-based
Answer: d. Soy: Plant-based
Explanation: Both pairs express a relationship between the first and second terms, with the first term representing a type of food (tofu or soy) and the second term representing a type of diet (vegan or plant-based). Therefore, the correct answer is Soy: plant-based.
30. FLUTE: WIND INSTRUMENT::
a. Drum: Percussion
b. Guitar: String
c. Piano: Keyboard
d. Cello: Brass
Answer: c. Piano: Keyboard
Explanation: Both pairs express a relationship between the first and second terms, with the first term representing a type of musical instrument (flute or piano) and the second term representing a category of instruments based on the way they produce sound (wind instrument or keyboard). Therefore, the correct answer is Piano: keyboard.
