Verbal Analogy

Verbal Ability Test

25 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

URBAN : CITY ::

  1. southern : country
  2. rural : farmland
  3. urbane : elegant
  4. downtown : suburb
  5. high-scale : slum
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

ICE : SOLID ::

  1. ice cream : milk
  2. steam : gas
  3. powder : granules
  4. liquid : juice
  5. cubes : tray
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

WORD PROCESSOR : SOFTWARE ::

  1. cable : mouse
  2. motherboard : hardware
  3. key : keyboard
  4. mainframe : computer
  5. monitor : screen
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

YARN : SWEATER ::

  1. knitter : crochet hook
  2. cobbler : shoe
  3. leather : boot
  4. cotton : linen
  5. bodice : interfacing
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

GUITAR : PLUCK ::

  1. bass : baton
  2. trombone : slide
  3. trumpet : mouthpiece
  4. cello : bow
  5. shoe : lace
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

DECIBELS : LOUDNESS ::

  1. cup : teaspoon
  2. ounce : weight
  3. sound : volume
  4. centimeter : height
  5. kilogram : gram
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

SLITHER : SNAKE ::

  1. squirm : jellyfish
  2. waddle : penguin
  3. swim : whale
  4. walk : rest
  5. slide : frog
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

JOCKEY : HORSE ::

  1. trainer : dog
  2. mare : stallion
  3. foal : squire
  4. shorts : trousers
  5. cyclist : bicycle
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

DEFROCK : DISCHARGE ::

  1. religion : philosophy
  2. priest : soldier
  3. garment : sickness
  4. asylum : retreat
  5. memorandum : notice
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

INDUCTION : ORDINATION ::

  1. introduced : rejected
  2. conduction : orchestra
  3. salesman : philanthropist
  4. teacher : learner
  5. soldier : priest
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

SUCCULENT : INFERTILE ::

  1. desert : rainforest
  2. leafy : rooted
  3. inhabited : isolated
  4. lush : desolate
  5. separated : together
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

SWIM : HOVER ::

  1. slash : sand
  2. wave : breeze
  3. cloud : beach
  4. sail : walk
  5. snail : frog
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

YOKE : OXEN ::

  1. reins : strap
  2. white : egg
  3. harness : horse
  4. dog : collar
  5. leash : pet
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

LIMBS : SNAKE ::

  1. tail : horse
  2. talons : eagle
  3. teeth : whale
  4. wings : chipmunk
  5. elephant : horns
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

COPIOUS : AMOUNT ::

  1. rigorous : training
  2. extensive : size
  3. sensitive : performance
  4. obstreperous : sight
  5. invasive : procedure
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

PAW : KITTEN ::

  1. nail : hoof
  2. whisker : puppy
  3. tail : cat
  4. claw : crawfish
  5. talon : tapir
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

ALDERMAN : MUNICIPAL ::

  1. page : judiciary
  2. judge : clerical
  3. ballot : state
  4. minister : federal
  5. mayor : manager
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

SOLO : MUSICIAN ::

  1. overture : conductor
  2. soliloquy : actor
  3. flautist : melodeon
  4. alone : loneliness
  5. single : divorcee
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

EXHUME : GRAVE ::

  1. excel : grade
  2. expel : classroom
  3. exude : spray
  4. extricate : car
  5. exit : door
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

SCALES : FISH ::

  1. kitten : fur
  2. skin : hide
  3. shell : layer
  4. feathers : fowl
  5. orange : peel
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

INBOXES : BEVERAGE ::

  1. swallow : bite
  2. gulp : snack
  3. toast : challis
  4. food : consume
  5. inhale : air
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

POSTERIOR : TAIL ::

  1. lateral : fin
  2. anterior : decade
  3. dorsal : leg
  4. arm : hand
  5. top : face
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

STALACTITE : STALAGMITE ::

  1. cave : mountain
  2. grotto : dugout
  3. ceiling : floor
  4. canopy : tile
  5. bat : bear
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

NEON : GAS ::

  1. iron : metal
  2. hydrogen : oxygen
  3. table : elements
  4. water : state
  5. carbon : diamond
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The pair in bold bears a certain relationship. Select the pair from among the options that bears a similar relationship.

TELESCOPE : EYE ::

  1. eyeglasses : vision
  2. telephone : hearing
  3. necklace : neck
  4. binoculars : pupils
  5. stethoscope : ear