Analogies
8 free practice questions with explanations
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Analogies: example questions & answers
8 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback on every answer.
Glove is to hand as sock is to …?
- AShoe
- BFoot✓
- CArm
- DWool
Answer: A glove is worn on a hand; a sock is worn on a foot.
Puppy is to dog as kitten is to …?
- AMouse
- BCat✓
- CPaw
- DPet
Answer: A puppy is a young dog; a kitten is a young cat.
Author is to book as composer is to …?
- AMusic✓
- BStage
- CPainting
- DOrchestra
Answer: An author creates a book; a composer creates music.
Hot is to cold as up is to …?
- ATall
- BHigh
- CDown✓
- DOver
Answer: Hot and cold are opposites, so up pairs with its opposite, 'down'.
Teacher is to school as doctor is to …?
- APatient
- BHospital✓
- CMedicine
- DNurse
Answer: A teacher works in a school; a doctor works in a hospital.
Petal is to flower as page is to …?
- AWord
- BPen
- CBook✓
- DRead
Answer: A petal is part of a flower; a page is part of a book.
Finger is to hand as toe is to …?
- AFoot✓
- BLeg
- CShoe
- DNail
Answer: Fingers are part of a hand; toes are part of a foot.
Day is to night as summer is to …?
- ASun
- BHoliday
- CWinter✓
- DWarm
Answer: Day and night are opposites, so summer pairs with its opposite season, winter.