MLAT Practice Exam: MCQ Quiz!

Explanation
In the analogy "COMPOSER : PUCCINI :: SCULPTOR : OPERA," we are comparing the relationship between a creator and their respective field of work.
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer known for his famous operas, such as "La Bohème," "Madame Butterfly," and "Tosca." In the analogy, "COMPOSER" represents the profession or role, and "PUCCINI" represents a well-known individual within that profession.
On the other hand, "SCULPTOR" represents a different profession or role, specifically an artist who creates sculptures. In this case, "OPERA" does not directly align with the profession of a sculptor, as it is a form of musical performance and not a visual art form. A more accurate analogy would be:
COMPOSER : PUCCINI :: SCULPTOR : RODIN
In this corrected analogy, "RODIN" refers to Auguste Rodin, a famous French sculptor known for his works such as "The Thinker" and "The Kiss." This analogy compares two creative professions (composer and sculptor) with well-known individuals in those fields (Puccini and Rodin).

Explanation
In this analogy, the relationship between the first pair of words needs to be identified in order to find the correct answer. The word "articulate" means to express oneself clearly and effectively in speech. Similarly, the word "speech" refers to the act of expressing thoughts and ideas through spoken words. Therefore, the correct answer is "articulate" because it represents the relationship between the two pairs of words, where the first word in each pair represents the act of expressing oneself in a particular way.

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The relationship between "INCEPTION" and "CONCLUSION" is that "CONCLUSION" is the end or final outcome of "INCEPTION". Similarly, the relationship between the given word and "ARRIVAL" is that "DEPARTURE" is the opposite or antonym of "ARRIVAL". When someone departs, they are leaving or going away from a place, which is the opposite of arriving or reaching a destination. Therefore, "DEPARTURE" is the correct answer.

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The correct answer is "Boisterous" because both "Inception" and "Arrival" are movies, and "Boisterous" is an adjective that describes a lively and noisy atmosphere, which is often associated with movies. The relationship between the two sets of words is that "Inception" is a movie and "Conclusion" is a part or element of a movie, just as "Arrival" is a movie and "Boisterous" is a characteristic or quality often associated with movies.

Explanation
The analogy here is based on the relationship between the words "elucidate" and "clarity," which means to make clear or explain something. Similarly, "illuminate" means to provide light or make something visible. Therefore, the correct answer is "light" as it is the action or result of illuminating, just as clarity is the action or result of elucidating.

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The analogy between SHARD and POTTERY is that a SHARD is a fragment or piece of POTTERY. Similarly, a SPLINTER is a fragment or piece of WOOD. Therefore, the correct answer is SPLINTER.

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The relationship between CONIFER and GRASS is that CONIFER is a type of vegetation found in the Taiga biome, while GRASS is a type of vegetation found in the Prairie biome. The Taiga is characterized by its abundance of coniferous trees, such as pine, fir, and spruce, while the Prairie is characterized by its vast expanses of grasslands. Therefore, the correct answer is Taiga, as it represents the type of vegetation that is associated with the given relationship.

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The relationship between "penury" and "money" is that penury is a state of extreme poverty or lack of money. Similarly, "starvation" is a state of extreme hunger or lack of sustenance. Therefore, the word that completes the analogy is "sustenance," which refers to the act of providing food, nourishment, or support to sustain life.

Explanation
The analogy presented in the question is a comparison between "arable" and "land" and finding a similar relationship with "waterway". "Arable" means land that is suitable for farming or agriculture. Similarly, "navigable" means a waterway that is suitable for navigation or travel by boat or ship. Therefore, the correct answer is "Navigable" as it represents a waterway that is comparable to arable land in terms of usability and suitability.

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The word "attenuate" means to weaken or reduce the intensity of something, particularly in the context of a signal. Similarly, the word "dampen" means to lessen or decrease the intensity or enthusiasm of something. Therefore, the relationship between "attenuate" and "signal" can be compared to the relationship between "dampen" and "enthusiasm," as both involve reducing or lessening the intensity of something.