Analogies Aptitude MCQ Questions with Answers Set 02

Answer: (c) Guard

Explanation:
1. 'Safe' and 'Secure' have the same meaning (synonyms).
2. A word with the same meaning as 'Protect' is 'Guard'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (c) Illusion

Explanation:
1. 'Genuine' and 'Authentic' are synonyms.
2. A mirage is a false appearance, so its synonym is 'Illusion'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (c) Banish

Explanation:
1. To imprison someone is to put them in jail.
2. To exile someone is to banish them, i.e. send them out of their country.
3. So 'Banish' expresses the meaning of 'Exile'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (d) Repair

Explanation:
1. 'Fallacy' and 'Illusion' are synonyms (a false idea).
2. The exact synonym of 'Mend' is 'Repair'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (d) Sleeplessness

Explanation:
1. 'Foresight' and 'Anticipation' are synonyms.
2. 'Insomnia' means inability to sleep, i.e. 'Sleeplessness'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (d) North-West

Explanation:
1. Turning 135 degrees clockwise from West: West → North-West (45) → North (90) → North-East (135).
2. Turning 135 degrees clockwise from South: South → South-West → West → North-West.

Teacher's Note:
1. For direction analogies, measure the angle and the sense of turning (clockwise or anticlockwise) between the first pair.
2. Each step between neighbouring directions on an 8-point compass is 45 degrees.

Answer: (d) Primary

Explanation:
1. Second, minute and hour are three units of time in ascending order; Hour is the 3rd and Second is the 1st.
2. Primary, secondary and tertiary are three stages in ascending order; Tertiary is the 3rd, so the 1st is 'Primary'.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Brink

Explanation:
1. Edge, Corner and Tip all refer to the outer end or border of something.
2. 'Brink' also means edge, so it belongs with them.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (d) Liberate

Explanation:
1. Emancipate, Free and Release all mean to set someone free.
2. 'Liberate' has the same meaning.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (d) Atonement : Reparation : Compromise

Explanation:
1. Temperance, Moderation and Sobriety are words of similar meaning (self-restraint).
2. Atonement, Reparation and Compromise are also abstract nouns of related meaning (making amends / settling).
3. Colours, liquids, and the opposites Hard/Soft do not form a set of similar-meaning words.

Teacher's Note:
1. Decide first whether the given pair are synonyms, antonyms or linked in some other way.
2. Look for the option that matches both the type of relationship and its strength, not just a loosely related word.

Answer: (c) Scene : Drama

Explanation:
1. A chapter is a unit (part) of a novel.
2. Similarly, a scene is a unit of a drama.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (c) Gloves : Hands

Explanation:
1. Goggles are worn to protect the eyes.
2. Similarly, gloves are worn to protect the hands.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (a) Love : Passion

Explanation:
1. A gale is a very strong (more intense) wind.
2. Passion is a more intense form of love.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Scurry : Move

Explanation:
1. To chatter is to talk rapidly and continuously.
2. To scurry is to move rapidly with short quick steps.
3. Limp means to walk with difficulty, which is not the same idea.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (b) Flaw : Impeccable

Explanation:
1. 'Infallible' means without any error.
2. 'Impeccable' means without any flaw.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (b) Dally : Time

Explanation:
1. To squander is to waste money.
2. To dally is to waste time.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Debility : Strength

Explanation:
1. Modesty and Arrogance are opposites.
2. Debility (weakness) and Strength are also opposites.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (c) Burger : Snacks

Explanation:
1. Coffee is a type of beverage.
2. Similarly, a burger is a type of snack.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (a) Library : Catalogue

Explanation:
1. A menu lists the items available in a restaurant.
2. A catalogue lists the books available in a library.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (b) Thirst : Water

Explanation:
1. A lamp removes darkness (the second removes the first).
2. Water removes thirst.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Comedian : Entertainment

Explanation:
1. An encyclopaedia provides information.
2. A comedian provides entertainment.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Priest : Mitre

Explanation:
1. A crown is the headgear that marks the dignity of a king.
2. A mitre is the ceremonial headgear of a priest (bishop).

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Fresh : Stale

Explanation:
1. Relax and Work are opposite in meaning.
2. Fresh and Stale are also opposites.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (c) Quay : Ship

Explanation:
1. A platform is the place where a train stops for passengers.
2. A quay is the place where a ship stops to load and unload.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (b) Worker : Bonus

Explanation:
1. A tip is extra money given to a waiter for good service, over and above his pay.
2. A bonus is extra money given to a worker over and above wages.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (c) Preface : Book

Explanation:
1. The preamble is the introduction to a constitution.
2. The preface is the introduction to a book.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Nucleus : Cell

Explanation:
1. The yolk is the central part of an egg.
2. The nucleus is the central part of a cell.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (a) Segment : Line

Explanation:
1. An arc is a part of a circle.
2. A segment is a part of a line. (In 'Pie : Slice' the order is reversed.)

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (d) Ant : Industrious

Explanation:
1. The fox is traditionally known for being cunning.
2. The ant is traditionally known for being industrious (hard-working).

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (b) Rocker : Chair

Explanation:
1. A sedan is a type of automobile.
2. A rocker is a type of chair.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (c) Wine : Brewery

Explanation:
1. A mint is the factory where coins are manufactured.
2. Among the options, only 'Wine : Brewery' pairs a product with the plant where it is manufactured.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (a) Equation : Term

Explanation:
1. A constituent is one of the parts that make up a formula.
2. A term is one of the parts that make up an equation.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.

Answer: (c) Lane : Road

Explanation:
1. A river flows into and ends in the ocean.
2. A lane joins and ends in a road.

Teacher's Note:
1. Before looking at the options, put the relationship of the given pair into one clear sentence, such as 'the first is a part of the second'.
2. Test every option against that sentence; if two options seem to fit, make the sentence more specific.