Question 1

Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This analogy pairs professionals with their primary workplace. A doctor works in a hospital; a teacher works in a school.

Question 2

Pen is to Write as Knife is to ?

Accepted Answer

A pen is used to write. A knife is used to cut. The analogy tests the relationship between a tool and its primary function.

Question 3

Flower is to Garden as Fish is to ?

Accepted Answer

A flower is found in a garden. A fish is found in a pond/aquarium. The analogy tests the relationship between an organism and its natural habitat.

Question 4

Pen is to Writing as Hammer is to ?

Accepted Answer

A pen is used for writing. Similarly, a hammer is used for nailing/construction.

Question 5

Book is to Author as Painting is to ?

Accepted Answer

A book is created by an author. Similarly, a painting is created by an artist.

Question 6

Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ?

Accepted Answer

A doctor works in a hospital. A teacher works in a school. The analogy tests the relationship between a professional and their workplace.

Question 7

Cold is to Winter as Hot is to ?

Accepted Answer

Cold is the characteristic weather of winter. Similarly, hot is the characteristic weather of summer.

Question 8

Lion is to Roar as Dog is to ?

Accepted Answer

A lion makes a roaring sound. A dog makes a barking sound. The analogy tests the relationship between an animal and its characteristic sound.

Question 9

Pen is to Writing as Knife is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This is a tool-to-function analogy. A pen is used for writing; similarly, a knife is used for cutting. The relationship is: Tool → Primary Function.

Question 10

Lion is to Roar as Snake is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This analogy pairs animals with their characteristic sounds. A lion roars; a snake hisses.

Question 11

Cold is to Winter as Hot is to ?

Accepted Answer

This is a property-to-season analogy. Cold is the characteristic property of winter; similarly, hot is the characteristic property of summer.

Question 12

Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ?

Accepted Answer

This is a professional-to-workplace analogy. A doctor works in a hospital; similarly, a teacher works in a school.

Question 13

Knife is to Cut as Pen is to ?

Accepted Answer

This is a tool-to-function analogy. A knife's primary function is to cut; similarly, a pen's primary function is to write.

Question 14

Book : Library :: Weapon : ?

Accepted Answer

This is a classic 'Part to Whole' analogy. A book is an item found/stored in a library. Similarly, a weapon is an item found/stored in an armory.

Question 15

Flower is to Plant as Feather is to ?

Accepted Answer

This is a part-to-whole analogy. A flower is a part of a plant; similarly, a feather is a part of a bird.

Question 16

Book is to Reading as Food is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This is a simple object-to-action analogy. A book is used for reading; similarly, food is used for eating.

Question 17

Flower is to Fragrance as Lemon is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This analogy pairs objects with their characteristic sensory properties. A flower has fragrance; a lemon has sourness/acidity.

Question 18

Pen is to Writer as Brush is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This analogy pairs tools with the professionals who use them. A pen is used by a writer; a brush is used by a painter.

Question 19

Pen is to Write as Knife is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This is a functional relationship analogy. A pen is a tool used for writing. Similarly, a knife is a tool used for cutting. The relationship is: Tool → Function performed by that tool. Option (b) 'Cut' correctly identifies the primary function of a knife, maintaining the same logical relationship as the first pair.

Question 20

Book is to Author as Film is to ?

Accepted Answer

This is a creator-to-creation analogy. A book is created by an author; similarly, a film is created by a director.

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