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Verbal Analogies

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Test your reasoning abilities with these verbal analogies questions focused on identifying word relationships. The exercises require finding pairs that share similar logical or semantic connections. This section is a crucial part of the verbal ability and reasoning tests in many competitive exams.

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Verbal Analogies Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, a related pair of words or phrases is followed by four numbered pairs of words or phrases. Select the numbered pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

STRUT : WING

  1. Axle : wheel

  2. Beam : river

  3. Buttress : wall

  4. Lever : handle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 A stationary structural element that is designed to support an airplane'swingis called astrut.A buttressis a stationary structure whose primary purpose is to support awall.  

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

Lace : Gown : :

  1. Frosting : Cake

  2. Zipper : Coat

  3. Paint : Enamel

  4. Tie : Shoe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lace is a type of cloth used to decorate the garments like gown, which are worn. Similarly, as given in option (1), frosting is commonly termed as icing used to cover cake or pastries for decoration. Therefore, these two are related together on this account and we can mark the given pair as suitable analogy for the question.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

Captain : Team : :

  1. Guard : Forward

  2. Chef : Menus

  3. Manager : Policy

  4. Skipper : Crew
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Captain is a head of a team and similarly, a skipper, also known commonly as commander is head of a crew in a ship. So, these two pairs are of same kind. Thus, option (4) is correct.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has four items. Select the item that does not belong to this group.

  1. Terror

  2. Amazed concern

  3. Consternation

  4. Worry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The terms terror, consternation and worry all belong to same state of mind of shock and uncertainty that makes one feel bewildered and helpless. The term 'amazed concern' implies anxiety or attention towards others and not oneself and therefore, it is the odd one.

Multiple choice
Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair. Sotto voce : Echo : :

  1. Music : Note

  2. Priggish : Peculation

  3. Pother : Chaos

  4. Blasé : Ennui
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Sotto Voce' refers to a term referring to undertone so that not to be overheard and 'Echo' is repetition of sound by reflection or by repetition, therefore, these two words can appropriately be considered as antonyms. So, an antonym pair would help us find answer to this question. 'Blase' refers to having indulged in pleasure so much as to be unexcited by it and 'Ennui' refers to weariness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or interest. This is only pair one can find among those provided which has some contrasting traits, rest do not exhibit any particular relation. Therefore, option (4) is correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has a pair of CAPITALISED words followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair of words that best expresses the relationship similar to that expressed in the capitalized pair.

Dulcet : Grating : :

  1. Puling : Wincing

  2. Shenanigan : Dubiety

  3. Raucous : Subtle

  4. Fickle : Flaccid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Dulcet' means soothing or pleasant to hear and 'Grating' is harsh sound. So, suitable answer should have pair of antonyms. Option (1) provides us with pair of synonyms. While in option (4), words cannot be related and only given option (3) has pair of antonyms. This helps us mark option (3) as correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the alternative that exhibits a relationship contrary to the one in the capitalized pair.

FAUX PAS : GAFFE

  1. Error : Howler

  2. Condone : Forgive

  3. Latent : Patent

  4. Show : Flaunt
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Both faux pas and gaffe represent blunder and therefore, represent a synonym pair. Howler is a ludicrous blunder, so, (1) is a synonym pair. Similarly (2) as well as (4) represent synonym pair and therefore, they are not appropriate for answer. Latent is hidden, invisible and patent is open to all, obvious, evident. Therefore, option (3) is correct answer for this question as latent and patent form an antonym pair.