Question 1

Flower is to Fragrance as Lemon is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This is an object-to-sensory-property analogy. A flower produces fragrance; similarly, a lemon produces a specific sensory property.

Question 2

Doctor is to Hospital as Teacher is to ___?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Sculptor is to Statue as Poet is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This is a creator-to-creation analogy. A sculptor creates a statue; similarly, a poet creates a specific literary work.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

TEACHER : STUDENT :: DOCTOR : ?

Accepted Answer

This is a classic profession-to-role analogy. A teacher instructs students; similarly, a doctor treats patients. The relationship is between a professional and the person they serve.

Question 6

Lion is to Roar as Cow is to ___?

Accepted Answer

This is an animal-to-sound analogy. A lion roars; similarly, a cow makes a specific sound.

Question 7

PESSIMIST : OPTIMIST :: SKEPTIC : ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is between opposing attitudes or dispositions. A pessimist and optimist hold opposite views about outcomes; a skeptic and believer hold opposite views about claims.

Question 8

DOCTOR : PATIENT :: TEACHER : ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is between a professional and the person they serve. A doctor treats a patient; a teacher educates a student.

Question 9

SCULPTOR : STATUE :: AUTHOR : ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is between a creator and their creation. A sculptor creates a statue; an author creates a book.

Question 10

DOCTOR : PATIENT :: LAWYER : ?

Accepted Answer

This is a professional relationship analogy. A doctor treats/cares for a patient. Similarly, a lawyer provides legal services to a client. The relationship is between a professional service provider and the recipient of that service.

Question 11

ARCHITECT : BLUEPRINT :: COMPOSER : ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship is between a professional and the detailed plan/design they create before execution. An architect creates a blueprint; a composer creates a score.

Question 12

MANUSCRIPT : ILLEGIBLE :: EVIDENCE : ?

Accepted Answer

The relationship tests understanding of cause-effect and quality degradation. MANUSCRIPT becomes ILLEGIBLE when handwriting is poor or unclear. Similarly, EVIDENCE becomes unreliable or INADMISSIBLE when it is contaminated, tampered, or compromised.

Question 13

ENDEMIC : REGION :: ENDEMIC : ?

Accepted Answer

Wait—this question tests a different relationship. ENDEMIC means 'native to or restricted to a particular region.' The analogy is: ENDEMIC is to REGION as ENDEMIC is to SPECIES. A disease can be endemic to a region (geographically restricted), and a trait can be endemic to a species (biologically restricted to that species).

Question 14

AUGMENT : DIMINISH :: PROLIFERATE : ?

Accepted Answer

This analogy tests understanding of opposite relationships. AUGMENT (increase) is the opposite of DIMINISH (decrease). PROLIFERATE (multiply/spread rapidly) should pair with its opposite.

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