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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: The following question, two words indicated by I and II have been left out. The correct word to come in place of I is given as one of the four alternatives against I and the correct word to come in place of II is given as one of the four alternatives against II. Read with the correct words, there is some relationship between the two words to the left of the sign (::) and the same relationship obtains between the two words to the right of the sign (::). The correct combination is given as one of the four alternatives (a), (b), (c), and (d). Find the correct combination in each case.

I : Sheep :: Sanatorium : II I. [A] Kennel [B] Fold [C] Bray [D] Farrow II. [P] Horses [Q] Soldiers [R] Invalids [S] Fishes

  1. AS

  2. DQ

  3. BR

  4. CP

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A fold is where sheep are kept, and a sanatorium is where invalids are treated. This creates a logical place-to-inhabitant relationship for both sides.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words

Explosion : Destruction

  1. Talk : Exaggeration

  2. Woman :Girl

  3. Success : Failure

  4. Engagement : Marriage

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An explosion causes destruction, representing a cause and effect relationship. Similarly, an engagement is the preliminary step that leads to a marriage, following a sequential and causal progression in a social context.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question, two words indicated by I and II have been left out. The correct word to come in place of I is given as one of the four alternatives against I and the correct word to come in place of II is given as one of the four alternatives against II. Read with the correct words, there is some relationship between the two words to the left of the sign (::) and the same relationship obtains between the two words to the right of the sign (::). The correct combination is given as one of the four alternatives (a), (b), (c), and (d). Find the correct combination in each case.

Sword :: Thread : II I. [A] Dagger [B] Knife [C] Warrior [D] Kill II. [P] Needle [Q] Tailor [R] Rope [S] Stitch

  1. BR

  2. DS

  3. AP

  4. CQ

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A knife is a tool used for cutting (like a sword), and a needle is a tool used for stitching (with thread). The relationship is tool to its primary function.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words

Stare : Glance

  1. Gulp : Sip

  2. Confide : Tell

  3. Hunt : Stalk

  4. Step : Walk

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Staring is an intense, prolonged version of glancing. Similarly, gulping is an intense, large-volume version of sipping.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words

Range : Mountain

  1. Point : Line

  2. Bouquet : Flower

  3. School : Class

  4. String :Bead

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A range is a collection of mountains, just as a bouquet is a collection of flowers. Both represent a group of the same type of object.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words

Embarrass : Humiliate

  1. Enquire : Ask

  2. Embezzle: Peculate

  3. Gamble : Investment

  4. Annoy : Exasperate

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Embarrass and humiliate are synonyms where the second is more intense. Similarly, annoy and exasperate are synonyms where the second is more intense.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question, the first two words (given in italics) have a definite relationship. Choose one word out of the given four alternatives which will fill in the blank space and show the same relationship with the third word as between the first two.

Tiff is to Battle as Frugal is to

  1. Sprint

  2. Vague

  3. Miserly

  4. Vital

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A tiff is a minor battle, and being frugal is a mild form of being miserly. The relationship is one of degree.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question, the first two words (given in italics) have a definite relationship. Choose one word out of the given four alternatives which will fill in the blank space and show the same relationship with the third word as between the first two.

Buffalo is to Leather as Llama is to

  1. Wool

  2. Meat

  3. Silk

  4. Fur

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Leather is a product derived from buffalo hide. Wool is a product derived from a llama.

Multiple choice

Directions: There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternative.

Mature : Regressed :: Varied : ?

  1. Rhythmic

  2. Monotonous

  3. Decorous

  4. Obsolete

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mature and regressed are opposites. Varied and monotonous are opposites.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words

Yawn : Boredom

  1. Anger : Madness

  2. Dream : Sleep

  3. Smile : Amusement

  4. Impatience : Rebellion

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A yawn is a physical manifestation of boredom. A smile is a physical manifestation of amusement.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following question, two words indicated by I and II have been left out. The correct word to come in place of I is given as one of the four alternatives against I and the correct word to come in place of II is given as one of the four alternatives against II. Read with the correct words, there is some relationship between the two words to the left of the sign (::) and the same relationship obtains between the two words to the right of the sign (::). The correct combination is given as one of the four alternatives (a), (b), (c), and (d). Find the correct combination in each case.

I : Prison :: Curator : II I. [A] Jailor [B] Culprit [C] Cell [D] Warder II. [P] Cure [Q] Museum [R] Curiosity [S] Maturity

  1. AS

  2. CP

  3. AQ

  4. BR

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A curator is in charge of a museum, just as a jailor is in charge of a prison. The relationship is 'person in charge : place of work'.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, two words indicated by I and II have been left out. The correct word to come in place of I is given as one of the four alternatives against I and the correct word to come in place of II is given as one of the four alternatives against II. Read with the correct words, there is some relation between the two words to the left of the sign (::) and the same relation retains between the two words to the right of the sign (::). The correct combination is given as one of the four alternatives (a), (b), (c), and (d). Find the correct combination.

I : Ocean :: Stone : II

I. [A] Glacier [B] Lake [C] Continent [D] River II. [P] Rock [Q] Pebble [R] Granite [S] Mountain

  1. AR

  2. DP

  3. CS

  4. DQ

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A continent is a large landmass surrounded by ocean, just as a mountain is a large landmass feature associated with stone. The relationship is 'large geographical feature : material or component'.

Multiple choice

Directions: There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternative.

Pigeon : Peace :: White flag : ?

  1. Friendship

  2. Victory

  3. Surrender

  4. War

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A pigeon is a symbol of peace, and a white flag is a symbol of surrender. Both represent conventional signs or emblems for specific concepts.

Multiple choice

Directions: There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of :: and one word is given on another side of :: while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternative.

Igloo : Ice :: Marquee : ?

  1. Canvas

  2. Silk

  3. Buckram

  4. Sateen

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

An igloo is a structure made primarily of ice, and a marquee is a large tent structure made primarily of canvas. The relationship is 'structure : primary material'.

Multiple choice

Directions: In each of the following question, some words are given which are related in some way. The same relationship obtains among the words in one of the four alternatives given under it. Find the correct alternative.

Morning : Evening : Dusk

  1. Triangle : Quadrilateral : Pentagon

  2. Happy : Gay : Excited

  3. Summer : Winter : Autumn

  4. Botany : Zoology : Physiology

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The relationship is a progression of time within a day (Morning, Evening, Dusk). Summer, Winter, Autumn represents a progression of seasons.