Verbal Analogy

Practice verbal analogy questions to improve your logical reasoning and vocabulary skills for competitive exams and standardized tests.

25 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Adorn : Beautiful ::

  1. invigorate : lively
  2. forgive : correct
  3. attract : favorable
  4. exert : dynamic
  5. paint : color
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Dearth : Glut ::

  1. flood : deluge
  2. lack : surplus
  3. parcel : postage
  4. width : girth
  5. rise : acceleration
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Biology : Life ::

  1. science : physics
  2. pathology : death
  3. botany : fauna
  4. chemistry : microbes
  5. history : past
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Membrane : Cell ::

  1. brick : mortar
  2. bark : tree
  3. frame : painting
  4. jail : bars
  5. seam : cloth
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Silently : Noise ::

  1. allegedly : accusation
  2. readily : hesitation
  3. legally : permit
  4. technically : computer
  5. commonly : official
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Elbow : Joint ::

  1. knee : cartilage
  2. liver : organ
  3. tendon : ankle
  4. vein : artery
  5. toe : foot
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Gasoline : Car ::

  1. petroleum : rig
  2. track : locomotive
  3. wind : windmill
  4. bicycle : wheel
  5. trampoline : power
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Grinds : Coffee ::

  1. dregs : tea
  2. bin : trash
  3. bottle : wine
  4. spill : juice
  5. teabag : infusion
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Superfluous : Needed ::

  1. supercilious : respectful
  2. superimposed : heightened
  3. subzero : frozen
  4. superseded : remembered
  5. supine : bovine
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Esoteric : Abstruse ::

  1. genetic : subtle
  2. catholic : inclusive
  3. caustic : harsh
  4. tragic : fortuitous
  5. barbaric : obtuse
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Proximity : Near ::

  1. simplicity : smart
  2. specificity : distance
  3. humanity : ape
  4. volume : loud
  5. morality : vice
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Clergyman : Layman ::

  1. priest : minister
  2. salesman : janitor
  3. teacher : classroom
  4. celebrity : journalist
  5. soldier : civilian
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Vascular : Blood ::

  1. artery : lung
  2. cardiac : heart
  3. plasma : brain
  4. sugar : insulin
  5. kidney : bone
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Knitter : Yarn ::

  1. sculptor : chisel
  2. singer : microphone
  3. dancer : shoes
  4. drummer : bass
  5. seamstress : cloth
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Tines : Fork ::

  1. handle : spoon
  2. cup : lid
  3. bristle : brush
  4. cutlery : tablespoon
  5. knife : steak
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Fallacious : Wrong ::

  1. autonomous : independent
  2. delicious : edible
  3. conscious : asleep
  4. cautious : reckless
  5. furious : alert
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Hub : Wheel ::

  1. pedal : bicycle
  2. spoke : frame
  3. core : apple
  4. peel : orange
  5. circumference : sphere
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Nephrologist : Kidney ::

  1. liver : lung
  2. journalist : newspaper
  3. internist : organ
  4. cardiologist : coronary
  5. neurologist : nervous system
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Trigger : Pistol ::

  1. camera : shutter
  2. button : elevator
  3. spoke : bicycle
  4. key : chain
  5. blade : knife
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Chicken : Coop ::

  1. rabbit : warren
  2. fish : river
  3. frog : swamp
  4. horse : coral
  5. pig : pen
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Oboe : Woodwind ::

  1. viola : string
  2. saxophone : bass
  3. sticks : drum
  4. percussion : strings
  5. clarinet : reed
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Audacious : Meek ::

  1. feigned : fictitious
  2. blatant : obtrusive
  3. candid : disingenuous
  4. brazen : impudent
  5. auspicious : favorable
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Locust : Swarm ::

  1. goose : gaggle
  2. zebra : stripe
  3. herd : sheep
  4. lion : cub
  5. army : ant
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Registrar : University ::

  1. clerk : basement
  2. alderman : domicile
  3. physiotherapist : factory
  4. attorney : courtroom
  5. classroom : quadrangle
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

Queen : Monarchy ::

  1. countess : count
  2. minister : theocracy
  3. voter : democracy
  4. baroness : aristocracy
  5. prince : deficiency