Analogies Questions and Answers Part-14

1. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Stickler : Insist
a) Laggard : Outlast
b) Braggart : Boast
c) Haggler : Concede
d) Trickster : Risk

Answer: b
Explanation: Stickler is one who insists on perfection. A braggart is a boastful person.

2. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Flag : Nation
a) Emblem : Prosperity
b) Insignia : Rank
c) Wealth : Prestige
d) Honour : Status

Answer: b
Explanation: Flag is the symbol of nation. Similarly, insignia is the symbol of rank.

3.The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Hymn : Praise
a) Dirge : Grief
b) Prayer : Congregation
c) Liturgy : Rite
d) Lullaby : Child

Answer: a
Explanation: Hymn is a song of praise sung during religious event. Similarly, Dirge is a song of grief sung at a funeral.

4. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Auger : Carpenter
a) Cement : Mason
b) Awl : Cobbler
c) Apron : Chef
d) Seam : Seamstress

Answer: b
Explanation: First is a tool used by the second.

5. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Glossary : Words
a) Thesaurus : Rhyme
b) Atlas : Maps
c) Catalogue : Dates
d) Lexicon : Words

Answer: b
Explanation: First contains a collection of the second.

6. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Hands : Gloves
a) Bank : Fog
b) Sock : Feet
c) Fish : Water
d) Legs : Shoes

Answer: d
Explanation: First denotes the part of the body where the second is worn.

7. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Error : Infallible
a) Cure : Irreversible
b) Flaw : Impeccable
c) Emotion : Invulnerable
d) Defect : Intolerable

Answer: b
Explanation: Second denotes the quality of being without the first.

8. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Plaintiff : Defendant
a) Judge : Jury
b) Court : Law
c) Attorney : Lawyer
d) Injured : Accused

Answer: d
Explanation: Injured is the plaintiff and accused is the defendant.

9. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Detention : Release
a) Viciousness : Attack
b) Calamity : Repair
c) Induction : Discharge
d) Qualification : Employ

Answer: c
Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.

10. The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words:
Signal : Traffic
a) Dam : River
b) Lens : Light
c) Door : House
d) Operation : Doctor

Answer: a
Explanation: First controls the flow or movement of the second.