Verbal Analogies

Donkeys are characteristically known for trotting (their distinctive gait). Similarly, mice are characteristically known for scampering (their distinctive quick, light running movement). The relationship is 'animal : characteristic movement'.

Wet and dry are opposite states (antonyms). Similarly, scold and praise are opposite verbal actions - scolding expresses disapproval while praising expresses approval. The relationship is 'antonyms'.

The relationship is 'River : City it flows through'. The Tigris River flows through Baghdad. Similarly, the Thames River flows through London. Charlotte:Carolina and Tampa:Florida show City:State relationships, while Robinhood:Noltingham is a fictional character with a misspelled city name.

Start is opposite in meaning to stop. Similarly, agree is opposite in meaning to dissent. Dissent means to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view.

Bricks are the basic structural units used to build walls. Similarly, words are the basic linguistic units used to build sentences. The relationship is 'building unit : final structure'. Dictionary is a reference, passage is a text excerpt, and book is a collection - none capture the unit-to-structure relationship.

'Deposit' and 'withdraw' are opposite to each other. Similarly, 'lend' and 'borrow' are opposite to each other.

Listen is to hear attentively. Look is to see attentively.

Mine is a form of the possessive case of 'I' used as a predicate adjective. Similarly, 'his' is a form of the possessive case of 'he' used as a predicate adjective. Option 1 is incorrect as it should be 'hers' in place of 'her'.  

Correct Answer: Monk : Monastery Just as nuns live in a Convent, monks live in a monastery  Hence, answer option 3 is correct.

An ichthyologist is a scientist who specializes in the study of fish and marine life. Similarly, an archaeologist is a professional who studies human history and prehistory through the analysis of artifacts and physical remains (antiquity). The relationship is specialist to field of study.

A mural is a specific type or category of painting, usually applied directly to a wall. Similarly, jazz is a specific genre or type of music. The relationship is a specific sub-type to its general category.

A bank is a place where money is stored or kept for safekeeping. Similarly, a quiver is a container specifically designed for holding and carrying arrows. The relationship is object to its storage container.

A cobbler is a person who makes or repairs shoes. Similarly, an optician is a professional who makes, fits, or sells spectacles and contact lenses. The relationship is product to the professional who creates or maintains it.

A mill is a factory or building where textiles are manufactured. Similarly, a kiln is a specialized furnace or oven used for baking or drying bricks. The relationship is product to the specific facility where it is produced.