Analogy means 'similarity' or 'having a similar relationship'. In these questions, you are given two pairs of words, numbers, or letters. The first pair has a specific logic or link between them. You must identify this logic first. Then, you apply the same logic to the second pair to find the missing answer. It is like a puzzle where you match patterns. For example, if 'Hand' is related to 'Finger', the relationship is 'Whole to Part'. If the next word is 'Foot', the answer will be 'Toe'.
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This type of analogy relates words that have similar meanings. For example, 'Happy : Joyful'. The relationship is synonymity. Therefore, a valid analogy would be 'Sad : Depressed'.
This type of analogy relates words that have similar meanings. For example, 'Happy : Joyful'. The relationship is synonymity. Therefore, a valid analogy would be 'Sad : Depressed'. The key is to find a pair of words that express a very close, near-identical meaning, but might have slightly different connotations.
These analogies relate a cause to its result or outcome. For instance, 'Fire : Burn'. The relationship is that fire *causes* burning. Another valid analogy would be 'Rain : Flood'. The presence of rain can lead to a flood.
These analogies relate a cause to its result or outcome. For instance, 'Fire : Burn'. The relationship is that fire causes burning. Another valid analogy would be 'Rain : Flood'. The presence of rain can lead to a flood. Always look for a clear action and the resulting consequence.
This type of analogy relates words that have opposite meanings. For example, 'Good : Bad'. The relationship is opposition. Therefore, a valid analogy would be 'Hot : Cold'.
This type of analogy relates words that have opposite meanings. For example, 'Good : Bad'. The relationship is opposition. Therefore, a valid analogy would be 'Hot : Cold'. It's crucial to identify that the words have reverse meanings to successfully solve this type of analogy. Look for words that present a contrasting concept.
This concept involves finding a link between two words based on their meaning or category. Common links include Synonyms (Words with the same meaning), Antonyms (Opposite meanings), or Country-Capital pairs.
This concept involves finding a link between two words based on their meaning or category. Common links include Synonyms (Words with the same meaning), Antonyms (Opposite meanings), or Country-Capital pairs. For example, 'India : New Delhi :: Japan : Tokyo'. Here, the logic is the capital city of a country. You must have good general knowledge to solve these efficiently.
This involves mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Most questions use squares, cubes, or prime numbers. For example, '7 : 50 :: 9 : ?'. The logic is (number squared + 1). So, 7*7 + 1 = 50.
This involves mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Most questions use squares, cubes, or prime numbers. For example, '7 : 50 :: 9 : ?'. The logic is (number squared + 1). So, 77 + 1 = 50. Similarly, 99 + 1 = 82. Always check for prime number patterns if simple math does not work.
This concept uses the English alphabet. You look at the 'shift' or movement from one letter to another. For example, 'CAT : DDY'. Here, C moves to D (+1), A moves to D (+3), and T moves to Y (+5).
This concept uses the English alphabet. You look at the 'shift' or movement from one letter to another. For example, 'CAT : DDY'. Here, C moves to D (+1), A moves to D (+3), and T moves to Y (+5). To solve this quickly, write down the alphabet with their rank numbers (A=1, B=2) on your rough sheet before the exam starts.
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