Verbal Analogies


Direction: For each of the following questions select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.

  1. ISLAND : OCEAN ::









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    According to question , we know that
    Relation - surrounded object - surroundings; an island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides as an oasis is surrounded by desert on all sides.

    Correct Option: D

    According to question , we know that
    Relation - surrounded object - surroundings; an island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides as an oasis is surrounded by desert on all sides.
    Thus , ISLAND : OCEAN :: Oasis : Desert
    is correct answer .


  1. EASE : ALLEVIATE ::









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    As per the given above question , we can say that
    This is an easy one. Ease and alleviate are synonyms and hence we just have to find a synonym pair in the options. This pair is located in option (d). Question and Interrogate are two synonyms. All other options display no such relationship.

    Correct Option: D

    As per the given above question , we can say that
    This is an easy one. Ease and alleviate are synonyms and hence we just have to find a synonym pair in the options. This pair is located in option (d). Question and Interrogate are two synonyms. All other options display no such relationship.
    Thus , required answer will be EASE : ALLEVIATE :: QUESTION : INTERROGATE .



Direction: In these questions, 2 words will be given to you, and these 2 words will have some kind of a relationship which relates them in a particular way. After finding this relationship, you have to pick the right option which has words related in a similar way :

  1. ROCK : MARBLE ::









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    As we know that ,

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that ,


  1. SURGEON : SCALPEL ::









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    As we know that ,
    Here worker-tool relationship has been shown. Surgeon uses scalpel to perform operation. Similarly, Sculptor uses chisel to carve out statue.

    Correct Option: C

    As we know that ,
    Here worker-tool relationship has been shown. Surgeon uses scalpel to perform operation. Similarly, Sculptor uses chisel to carve out statue.
    Thus , SURGEON : SCALPEL :: SCULPTOR : CHISEL is correct answer .



Direction: For each of the following questions select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.

  1. HUG : AFFECTION ::









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    As we know that ,
    Hug : Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.Similarly , Nod : Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that ,
    Hug : Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.Similarly , Nod : Lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal.
    Thus , required answer will be HUG : AFFECTION :: NOD : ASSENT .