Qualifying Exam For Instructors - Part 1 - Language Proficiency - Analogy
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Car : engine :: camera : _____
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Photo
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Smile
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Lens
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Shot
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Turtle : shell :: pigeon : _____
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Fly
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Feather
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Flock
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Bird
Correct Answer
A. FeatherExplanation
In this analogy, the relationship between a turtle and its shell is being compared to the relationship between a pigeon and its feather. Just like a turtle relies on its shell for protection and support, a pigeon relies on its feathers for flight, insulation, and waterproofing. Feathers are an essential part of a bird's anatomy and serve multiple functions, making them the most suitable option to complete the analogy.Rate this question:
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Bread : wheat :: fabric : _____
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Soft
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Silk
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Roll
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Yard
Correct Answer
A. SilkExplanation
The analogy in this question is based on the material used to make the given items. Bread is made from wheat, so the parallel relationship would be fabric made from silk. Both silk and wheat are materials used to create the respective items, making silk the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Foot : toe :: pizza : _____
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Crust
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Round
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Box
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Flavor
Correct Answer
A. CrustExplanation
The relationship between "foot" and "toe" is that a toe is a part of a foot. Similarly, the relationship between "pizza" and "crust" is that a crust is a part of a pizza. The other options, such as "round," "box," and "flavor," do not have the same type of relationship with "pizza" as "crust" does.Rate this question:
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Piano : keys :: knife : _____
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Sharp
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Long
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Blade
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Polished
Correct Answer
A. BladeExplanation
The analogy in this question is that a piano is played using keys, similarly, a knife is used for cutting and has a blade. Therefore, the correct answer is "blade".Rate this question:
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Canary : yellow :: raven : _____
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Black
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Green
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Red
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Blue
Correct Answer
A. BlackExplanation
The analogy presented in the question is based on the concept of color associations. A canary is commonly associated with the color yellow, so the relationship between canary and yellow is established. Similarly, a raven is commonly associated with the color black, making black the appropriate choice to complete the analogy.Rate this question:
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Glitter : shine :: tepid : _____
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Afraid
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Cold
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Lazy
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Lukewarm
Correct Answer
A. LukewarmExplanation
The relationship between "glitter" and "shine" is that glitter is a type of shine. In the same way, "tepid" is a type of lukewarm. Therefore, the correct answer is "lukewarm."Rate this question:
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Baseball : field :: skating : _____
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Shoes
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Glide
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Rink
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Hobby
Correct Answer
A. RinkExplanation
The analogy here is that baseball is played on a field, so the corresponding term for skating would be where skating is done, which is a rink. A rink is a designated area for skating, typically an ice rink or roller rink. Therefore, the correct answer is "rink".Rate this question:
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Poetry : rhyme :: game : _____
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Rules
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Fun
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Play
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Fast
Correct Answer
A. RulesExplanation
The relationship between "poetry" and "rhyme" is that rhyme is a characteristic or feature of poetry. Similarly, the relationship between "game" and "rules" is that rules are a characteristic or feature of a game. In both cases, the second term represents a fundamental aspect or component of the first term.Rate this question:
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Drummer : band :: pilot : _____
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Jet
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Airport
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Crowd
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Crew
Correct Answer
A. CrewExplanation
A drummer is a member of a band, and similarly, a pilot is a member of a crew. Both the drummer and the pilot are part of a larger group that works together towards a common goal. The other options, jet, airport, and crowd, do not accurately represent the relationship between a pilot and their role.Rate this question:
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