Verbal Analogies Flashcards
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FINGER is to HAND as TOE is to...
Answer: FOOT
The relationship is part to whole. A finger is a part of a hand, just as a toe is a part of a foot. This analogy tests the ability to identify relationships between objects.
HOT is to COLD as TALL is to...
Answer: SHORT
The relationship is antonyms, or opposites. Hot is the opposite of cold. Therefore, the opposite of tall is short. Identifying antonyms is a common verbal reasoning skill.
CARPENTER is to HAMMER as CHEF is to...
Answer: KNIFE
This analogy relates a worker to their primary tool. A carpenter uses a hammer, and a chef uses a knife. The other options are related to a kitchen but are not the chef's primary tool in the same way.
SPARK is to FIRE as VIRUS is to...
Answer: ILLNESS
The relationship is cause and effect. A spark can cause a fire, and a virus can cause an illness. The analogy requires understanding the causal link between the two words.
WARM is to HOT as COOL is to...
Answer: COLD
This analogy is based on degrees of intensity. Warm is a lesser degree of hot. Similarly, cool is a lesser degree of cold. The relationship is about a point on a temperature scale.
CHAPTER is to BOOK as ROOM is to...
Answer: HOUSE
The relationship is part to a larger whole. A chapter is one section of a book. A room is one section of a house. This tests the ability to see hierarchical structures.
PUPPY is to DOG as KITTEN is to...
Answer: CAT
This analogy relates the young version of an animal to its adult form. A puppy is a young dog, and a kitten is a young cat. It's a straightforward relationship of age and species.