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Example Question #531 : Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship
Complete this analogy.
Lightning is to electricity as tornado is to __________.
water
snow
fire
wind
dust
wind
Since lightning is a natural form of electricity that can be dangerous, we need to pick out of what a tornado is a natural, dangerous form. Since a "tornado" is a dangerous wind vortex, "wind" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Origami is to paper as tapestry is to __________.
clay
electricity
cloth
metal
dance
cloth
“Origami” is defined as the Japanese art of paper folding, so a piece of origami would be made out of paper. That means that we need to pick out an answer choice that describes the material out of which a tapestry is made. While “cloth,” “clay,” and “metal” might each look like a potentially correct answer, “tapestry” is defined as a thick piece of cloth with intricate illustrations woven into its design. Because a tapestry is made of cloth just as a piece of origami is made of paper, “tapestry” is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Bookshelf is to wood as window is to __________.
sill
pane
curtain
sunlight
glass
glass
A bookshelf might be made of wood, so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that is a material that a window might be made of. The only answer choice that makes sense in this capacity is "glass," since windows are made of glass.
Example Question #2 : Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Thicket is to bushes as __________ is to trees.
stream
grove
plateau
harbor
aqueduct
grove
A "thicket" is a collection of bushes growing together. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means a collection of trees growing together. The correct answer is a "grove." Additionally, a "plateau" is a flat area of elevated land; an "aqueduct" is a pipe that transfers water; a "stream" is a small river.
Example Question #4 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Cashmere is to clothing as __________ is to building.
edifice
loom
marble
weave
architecture
marble
"Cashmere" is a material used in "clothing." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a material used for "building." The correct answer is "marble." Additionally, "architecture" refers to the art of designing buildings; a "loom" is a machine used to "weave" fabric; an "edifice" is another name for a building.
Example Question #5 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Arsenal is to weapon as foliage is to __________.
child
pet
brick
leaf
sand
leaf
A collection of "weapons" is known as an "arsenal." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is something that when taken collectively is called "foliage." The correct answer is "leaf." "Foliage" is a collection of plant leaves.
Example Question #6 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Caffeine is to coffee as __________ is to cigarettes.
carcinogenic
iodine
smoking
drinking
nicotine
nicotine
"Caffeine" is found in abundance in "coffee," it is what causes "coffee" to give you energy. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is found in "cigarettes." The correct answer is "nicotine." "Nicotine" is what makes "cigarettes" highly addictive. Additionally, "carcinogenic" means cancer causing. There are many "carcinogens" in "cigarettes" and some too in "coffee."
Example Question #7 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Glacier is to ice as orchestra is to __________.
water
athletes
brick
musicians
practice
musicians
A "glacier" is a slow moving large object comprised of "ice." To solve this analogy you therefore need to determine what it is that "comprises" (makes up, constitutes) an "orchestra." An "orchestra" is an arrangement of classical "musicians" who play songs together. So, the correct answer is "musicians."
Example Question #8 : Measurement, Storage, Location, And Material Composition
Complete this analogy.
Lagoon is to water as __________ is to grass.
seed
green
knoll
cow
plant
knoll
A "lagoon" is a pool of "water." A "lagoon" is made of "water," so to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is made of "grass." The correct answer is "knoll." A "knoll" is a small, grassy hill.
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