PE 1 - Word Analogy | Analogy & Odd One Out
In each of the following questions there is a certain relationship between first and second words. Find the word which has the same relationship with third as second has with first.
Psychology : Mind :: Ornithology : ?
- A.
Sanskrit
- B.
Coin
- C.
Mammal
- D.
Bird
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Psychology is the study of mind, mental condition. Similarly, the scientific study of birds is called ornithology.
Hence, option (d).
Workspace:
Suggestion : Order :: Take : ?
- A.
Give
- B.
Snatch
- C.
Gain
- D.
Gift
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
‘Order’ is of greater intensity than suggestion. Similarly, Snatch is of greater intensity than Take.
Hence, option (b).
Workspace:
Maximum : Excess :: Shy : ?
- A.
Pleasant
- B.
Conservative
- C.
Haphazard
- D.
Permanent
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Maximum and Excess are synonymous to each other. Similarly, shy and conservative are synonymous to each other.
Hence, option (b).
Workspace:
Thread : Cloth :: Wire : ?
- A.
Rope
- B.
Mesh
- C.
Sieve
- D.
Telegraph
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Cloth is made from thread and mesh is made from wire.
Hence, option (b).
Workspace:
River : Dam : : Traffic : ?
- A.
Vehicle
- B.
Speed
- C.
Signal light
- D.
Path
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
The flow of river is controlled by constructing dam. Similarly, traffic is controlled by Signal light.
Hence, option (c).
Workspace:
Ornithologist : Birds :: Archaeologist : ?
- A.
Artifacts
- B.
Archipelago
- C.
Arbiter
- D.
Aquatic
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
The one who studies different varieties of birds is known as Ornithologist. Similarly, Archaeologist studies artifacts.
Hence, option (a).
Workspace:
Consolation : Grief :: Sedative : ?
- A.
Chloroform
- B.
Anesthesia
- C.
Pain
- D.
Burn
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Consolation soothes grief, while sedative alleviates pain.
Hence, option (c).
Workspace:
Contemporary : Historic :: Ancient : ?
- A.
Past
- B.
Classic
- C.
Modern
- D.
Future
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Contemporary and historic are opposites.
Opposite of Ancient is Modern.
Hence, option (c).
Workspace:
Circle : Circumference :: Square : ?
- A.
Sides
- B.
Area
- C.
Perimeter
- D.
Diagonal
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Boundary of a circle is called as circumference.
Boundary of a square is called perimeter.
Hence, option (c).
Workspace:
Stethoscope : Heartbeat :: ? : Temperature
- A.
Heat
- B.
Mercury
- C.
Scale
- D.
Thermometer
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Stethoscope is a scientific instrument which measures heartbeat. Similarly, Thermometer measures temperature.
Hence, option (d).
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