AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: OAK is to DECIDUOUS as PINE is to _______?
- FOREST
- NEEDLE
- CONIFEROUS (Correct answer)
- GREEN
Correct answer: CONIFEROUS
The relationship is one of classification. An oak is a type of deciduous tree (a tree that sheds its leaves annually). A pine is a type of coniferous tree (a tree that bears cones and has needles or scale-like leaves).
Question 2: COMPASS is to DIRECTION as RULER is to _______?
- LENGTH (Correct answer)
- TOOL
- INCH
- LINE
Correct answer: LENGTH
The analogy describes the function of an object. A compass is a tool used to determine direction. A ruler is a tool used to measure length.
Question 3: INSULIN is to DIABETES as _______ is to ALLERGY?
- POLLEN
- SNEEZE
- ANTIHISTAMINE (Correct answer)
- DOCTOR
Correct answer: ANTIHISTAMINE
This is a cause-and-effect or treatment relationship. Insulin is a medication used to treat diabetes. An antihistamine is a medication used to treat an allergy.
Question 4: Which of the following word pairs expresses a 'part to whole' relationship similar to FUSELAGE : AIRPLANE?
- ENGINE : CAR (Correct answer)
- SAIL : WIND
- WHEEL : TIRE
- PILOT : COCKPIT
Correct answer: ENGINE : CAR
The relationship is part to whole. The fuselage is the main body or a major part of an airplane. Similarly, the engine is a major, essential part of a car.
Question 5: TACITURN is to LACONIC as GARRULOUS is to _______?
- QUIET
- FRIENDLY
- LOQUACIOUS (Correct answer)
- CONCISE
Correct answer: LOQUACIOUS
The relationship is one of synonyms. Taciturn and laconic both describe someone who uses few words. Garrulous and loquacious both describe someone who is very talkative.
Question 6: SLANDER is to REPUTATION as _______ is to PROPERTY?
- PRAISE
- THEFT
- INSURANCE
- VANDALISM (Correct answer)
Correct answer: VANDALISM
This analogy relates a harmful action to the thing it damages. Slander is the act of damaging someone's reputation. Vandalism is the act of damaging property.
AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers 1
OAK is to DECIDUOUS as PINE is to _______?