Analogies Test

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1. Love is to friend as hate is to

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The analogy presented in the question is comparing the relationship between "love" and "friend" to the relationship between "hate" and one of the given options. Out of the options provided, "enemy" is the most suitable choice as it represents a strong negative relationship similar to the one between hate and its counterpart.

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Analogies Test - Quiz

Unlock your critical thinking and verbal reasoning skills with this Analogies Test designed to challenge your ability to spot relationships between words. This quiz features some carefully crafted... see morequestions that require you to analyze pairs of concepts and identify how they connect a key skill for vocabulary building, problem-solving, and standardized test preparation.

You’ll encounter a variety of analogy types, from simple word associations to more complex comparisons involving functions, characteristics, and relationships. With a 30-minute time frame, this test is perfect for sharpening your mind, improving your reasoning speed, and boosting your confidence in understanding language patterns. This Analogies Test offers a fun and effective way to expand your cognitive abilities. Give it a try and see how well you can connect the dots between words! see less

2. `Eye' is related to `See' in the same way as `Ear' is related to

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The relationship between "Eye" and "See" is that the eye is responsible for the sense of sight, so the word "See" is related to the ability to perceive visual stimuli. Similarly, the relationship between "Ear" and "Hear" is that the ear is responsible for the sense of hearing, so the word "Hear" is related to the ability to perceive auditory stimuli.

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3. Cup is to coffee as bowl is to

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The analogy between "cup" and "coffee" suggests that a cup is a container used to hold coffee. Similarly, a "bowl" is a container used to hold "soup". Therefore, the correct answer is "soup" as it is the item typically held in a bowl.

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4. Sponge is to porous as rubber is to

Explanation

Sponges are known for their porous nature, meaning they have small holes or spaces that allow liquids or air to pass through. Similarly, rubber is known for its elasticity, meaning it can be stretched and then return to its original shape. Elasticity is the best analogy to describe the relationship between rubber and the given word "porous".

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5. Bird is to fly as snake is to

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Birds are known for their ability to fly, which is their primary mode of movement. Similarly, snakes are known for their ability to crawl, which is their primary mode of movement. While some snakes may move in other ways such as slithering or swimming, crawling is the most common and characteristic way in which snakes move. Therefore, the analogy between bird and fly can be extended to snake and crawl.

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6. Tea is to leaves as coffee is to

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The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between tea and leaves to the relationship between coffee and seeds. Just as tea is made from leaves, coffee is made from seeds. Therefore, the correct answer is seeds.

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7. `Heart' is related to `Blood' in the same way as `Lung' is related to

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The heart is related to blood because it pumps blood throughout the body, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients. Similarly, the lungs are related to oxygen because they are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the respiratory system. The lungs inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, allowing the body to receive the oxygen it needs for respiration.

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8. Play is to actor as concert is to

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The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between "play" and "actor" to the relationship between "concert" and another word. In this analogy, a play is a performance that involves an actor, and similarly, a concert is a performance that involves a musician. Therefore, the correct answer is "musician" as it represents the performer in a concert, just like an actor in a play.

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9. Exercise is to gym as eating is to

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The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between exercise and the gym to the relationship between eating and a restaurant. Just as exercise is an activity that is typically done at a gym, eating is an activity that is typically done at a restaurant. The other options, fitness, food, and dieting, are related to eating in some way, but they do not fit the analogy as directly as the correct answer, restaurant.

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10. `Tree' is related to `Root' in the same way as `Smoke' is related to

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The relationship between "Tree" and "Root" is that the root is a part of the tree and provides support and nutrients to the tree. Similarly, the relationship between "Smoke" and "Fire" is that smoke is a product or result of fire.

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11. Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to

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The relationship between optimist and cheerful is that an optimist tends to have a positive and hopeful outlook, which often leads to being cheerful. Similarly, a pessimist tends to have a negative and gloomy outlook, which often leads to being gloomy. Therefore, the correct answer is gloomy.

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12. Pen is to poet as needle is to

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The analogy between pen and poet suggests that a pen is a tool used by a poet to create art. Similarly, a needle is a tool used by a tailor to create clothing. Therefore, the correct answer is "tailor" as a needle is to a tailor as a pen is to a poet.

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13. Food is to stomach as fuel is to

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Food is to stomach as fuel is to engine. Just like food is the source of energy for our stomach to function, fuel is the source of energy for an engine to operate. The engine requires fuel to generate power and propel the vehicle forward. Without fuel, the engine would not be able to function effectively, just like our stomach would not be able to digest food and provide energy to our body. Therefore, the correct answer is engine.

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14. Artist is to painting as doctor is to

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The analogy in this question is comparing the relationship between an artist and painting to that of a doctor and treatment. Just as an artist creates paintings, a doctor provides treatment. The other options are not directly related to the analogy. A nurse assists the doctor, medicine is a component of treatment, and a patient receives treatment. However, none of these options capture the specific relationship between the profession and its action, as treatment is the action performed by a doctor.

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15. Reptile is to lizard as flower is to

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The analogy between "reptile" and "lizard" suggests a specific type of reptile. Similarly, the analogy between "flower" and "rose" implies a specific type of flower. The options "tree," "plant," and "fruit" are all general categories that do not specify a particular type of flower. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is "rose," as it represents a specific type of flower, just as "lizard" represents a specific type of reptile.

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16. Arc is to circle as line is to

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An arc is a curved portion of a circle, so the relationship between arc and circle is that an arc is a part of a circle. Similarly, a line is a straight portion of a square, so the relationship between line and square is that a line is a part of a square. Therefore, the correct answer is square.

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17. Oar is to rowboat as foot is to

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The analogy here is that an oar is used to propel a rowboat, just like a foot is used to propel a skateboard. In both cases, the object being propelled is directly connected to the action being performed. Falling, jumping, and boat do not fit this analogy as they are not directly connected to the action of using a foot.

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18. Deep is to shallow as sharp is to 

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The relationship between "deep" and "shallow" is that they are opposite in meaning, with "shallow" being the opposite of "deep." Similarly, the relationship between "sharp" and "blunt" is that they are also opposite in meaning, with "blunt" being the opposite of "sharp." Therefore, the correct answer is "blunt."

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19. `Boat' is related to `Oar' in the same way as `Bicycle' is related to

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An oar is used to propel a boat through the water, providing the force needed to move it forward. Similarly, pedals are used to propel a bicycle, transferring the rider's energy to the wheels and generating motion. Both oars and pedals serve as the primary means of propulsion for their respective vehicles.

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20. `Fire' is related to `Ashes' in the same way as `Explosion' is related to

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The relationship between "Fire" and "Ashes" is that ashes are the residue left behind after a fire. Similarly, the relationship between "Explosion" and "Debris" is that debris is the residue left behind after an explosion.

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21. Water:sand :: ocean:

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The analogy presented in the question is a comparison between water and sand. Water is typically found in large quantities in an ocean, just like sand is found in large quantities in a desert. Therefore, the correct answer is desert, as it is the counterpart to the ocean in terms of the abundance of sand.

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22. `Bank' is related to `Money' in the same way as `Transport' is related to

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The relationship between "Bank" and "Money" is that a bank is associated with money, as it is where people store and manage their money. Similarly, the relationship between "Transport" and "Goods" is that transport is associated with the movement and delivery of goods. Therefore, the correct answer is "goods" as it represents the connection between transport and the items being transported.

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23. Adult is to baby as flower is to

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The analogy here is that an adult is a fully grown version of a human, while a baby is an immature version. Similarly, a flower is a fully grown plant, while a bud is an immature version of a flower. Therefore, the correct answer is "bud."

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24. Scale is to fish as skin is to

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Scales cover the body of a fish, providing protection and aiding in movement. Similarly, skin covers the body of a cat, serving the same protective and sensory functions. Both scales and skin are external coverings that are essential for the respective animals' survival.

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Love is to friend as hate is to
`Eye' is related to `See' in the same way as `Ear' is related to
Cup is to coffee as bowl is to
Sponge is to porous as rubber is to
Bird is to fly as snake is to
Tea is to leaves as coffee is to
`Heart' is related to `Blood' in the same way as `Lung' is related to
Play is to actor as concert is to
Exercise is to gym as eating is to
`Tree' is related to `Root' in the same way as `Smoke' is related to
Optimist is to cheerful as pessimist is to
Pen is to poet as needle is to
Food is to stomach as fuel is to
Artist is to painting as doctor is to
Reptile is to lizard as flower is to
Arc is to circle as line is to
Oar is to rowboat as foot is to
Deep is to shallow as sharp is to 
`Boat' is related to `Oar' in the same way as `Bicycle' is related to
`Fire' is related to `Ashes' in the same way as `Explosion' is related...
Water:sand :: ocean:
`Bank' is related to `Money' in the same way as `Transport' is related...
Adult is to baby as flower is to
Scale is to fish as skin is to
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