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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 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.

Cyclone is related to Anticyclone in the same way as Flood is related to _________.

  1. Devastation

  2. Havoc

  3. River

  4. Drought
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The words in each pair represent opposite conditions.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Needle is related to Thread in the same way as Pen is related to _________.

  1. Ink

  2. Cap

  3. Paper

  4. Word

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

As thread is inserted in needle, similarly, ink is added to the pen to write.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Drama is related to Director in the same way as Magazine is related to _________.

  1. Story

  2. Editor

  3. Reader

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

First is prepared as per the directions of the second.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Impossible is related to Feasible in the same way as Theoretical is related to _________.

  1. Radical

  2. Usable

  3. Practical

  4. Workable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The words in each pair are antonyms.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Town is related to Village in the same way as Urban is related to _________.

  1. City

  2. Metropolis

  3. Rural

  4. Semi-urban
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The words in each pair are antonyms.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Flower is related to Essence in the same way as Oven is related to _________.

  1. Vapour

  2. Fire

  3. Heat

  4. Steam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Second denotes the triat for whch the first is used.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Income is related to Profit in the same way as Expenditure is related to _________.

  1. Balance

  2. Loss

  3. Sale

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

Expenditure is the antonym of Income. Similarly, the antonym of 'Profit' is 'Loss'.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Diploma is related to Education in the same way as Trophy is related to _________.

  1. Price

  2. Winning

  3. Sports

  4. Athlete
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First is awarded for excellence in the second.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Atom is related to Molecule in the same way as Cell is related to _________.

  1. Matter

  2. Nucleus

  3. Substance

  4. Battery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First constitutes the second.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

College is related to Student in the same way as Hospital is related to _________.

  1. Doctor

  2. Nurse

  3. Treatment

  4. Patient
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The works for and earns from the second.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Distil is related to Whiskey in the same way as Brew is related to _________.

  1. Ferment

  2. Gin

  3. Beer

  4. Sugar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

First is a process of preparing the second.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Flower is related to Petal in the same way a as Book is related to _________.

  1. Page

  2. Content

  3. Author

  4. Library
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Number of petals constitute a flower. Similarly, number of pages constitute a book.

Multiple choice

Directions: In 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.

Thick is related to Thin in the same way as Idle is related to _________.

  1. Virtuous

  2. Business

  3. Industrious

  4. Activity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The words in each pair are antonyms of each other.