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Example Question #61 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Turnip is to vegetable as minaret is to __________.
vehicle
tower
road
religion
language
tower
A turnip is a type of vegetable, so to solve this analogy, you need to determine what a "minaret" is an example of. A "minaret" is a tall tower found on mosques, so it is a type of "tower."
Example Question #62 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete the analogy.
Apprenticeship is to education as fresco is to __________.
vocation
poem
subject
painting
biography
painting
An apprenticeship is a type of "education" that involves the student studying under a master of a particular craft in order to learn the skills necessary to practice that craft independently. So, if "apprenticeship" is an example of a form of "education," what is a "fresco" an example of? A "fresco" is a type of painting done very quickly on wet plaster before the plaster dries. Additionally, "vocation" means occupation or job, and a "biography" is a true story of someone's life.
Example Question #63 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete the analogy.
Cursive is to __________ as frigate is to warship.
sport
writing
music
emotion
conflict
writing
A "frigate" is a very large and well-armed type of warship. So, if a "frigate" is an example of a "warship," what is "cursive" an example of? "Cursive" is a style of formal writing in which characters are written one after another without the writer's lifting the writing instrument. As "cursive" is a style of "writing," "writing" is the correct answer.
Example Question #64 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Adrenaline is to hormone as __________ is to cloud.
rain
sky
cirrus
maestro
maelstrom
cirrus
"Adrenaline" is an example of a "hormone," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "cloud." The correct answer is "cirrus." Additionally, "maelstrom" a turbulent whirlpool, a chaotic and tumultuous situation; a "maestro" is an expert, particularly a distinguished musician.
Example Question #65 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Thyme is to herb as __________________.
saucepan is to recipe
ledger is to accountant
dessert is to dinner
palomino is to horse
squirrel is to acorn
palomino is to horse
"Thyme" is a type of herb, so the appropriate answer will demonstrate a relationship between category and example. "Palomino" is a type of horse, and the only answer demonstrating a category/example relationship, and therefore is the correct answer.
Example Question #66 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Chimera is to ________________ as femur is to bone.
language
occupation
monster
element
philosophy
monster
A "femur" is a type of "bone" found in the thigh. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that a "chimera" is an example of. Well, a "chimera" is a fire-breathing "monster" in Greek mythology. Additionally, "occupation" means job.
Example Question #67 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Almanac is to __________ as cathedral is to church.
calendar
vehicle
utensil
walkway
television
calendar
A "cathedral" is an example of a "church," so to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that an "almanac" is an example of. Well, an "almanac" is an annual "calendar" that contains relevant information about the year ahead.
Example Question #68 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Ammonia is to gas as _________________ is to disease.
solid
medic
researcher
element
anthrax
anthrax
"Ammonia" is an example of a "gas." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is an example of a "disease." The correct answer is "anthrax." Additionally, a "medic" is a type of doctor, typically on the battlefield or in emergency situations.
Example Question #69 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Bassinet is to cradle as __________ is to cup.
baby
water
scholar
chalice
drink
chalice
A "bassinet" is a type of "cradle" that has a hood. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what a "chalice" is an example of. Well, a "chalice" is a goblet, a large "cup" used to drink wine, particularly as part of a religious service. Additionally, a "scholar" is an academic, someone who studies for a living, someone who is well-educated about a subject.
Example Question #70 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Braille is to __________ as calculus is to mathematics.
singing
philanthropy
philosophy
painting
writing
writing
"Calculus" is a complicated system of "mathematics," primarily based around functions and derivatives. So, if "calculus" is an example of a system of "mathematics," what is "braille" an example of? The correct answer is "writing." "Braille" is a system of "writing" using raised dots that allows blind people to read. Additionally, "philanthropy" is charity.
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