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Example Question #141 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Turnip is to vegetable as minaret is to __________.
language
tower
religion
road
vehicle
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 #142 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Apprenticeship is to education as fresco is to __________.
subject
vocation
biography
poem
painting
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 #143 : Analogies
Complete the analogy.
Cursive is to __________ as frigate is to warship.
writing
music
conflict
emotion
sport
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 #144 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Adrenaline is to hormone as __________ is to cloud.
cirrus
maelstrom
rain
maestro
sky
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 #145 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Thyme is to herb as __________________.
dessert is to dinner
ledger is to accountant
squirrel is to acorn
palomino is to horse
saucepan is to recipe
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 #146 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Chimera is to ________________ as femur is to bone.
philosophy
element
monster
occupation
language
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 #147 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Almanac is to __________ as cathedral is to church.
walkway
calendar
vehicle
utensil
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 #148 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Ammonia is to gas as _________________ is to disease.
anthrax
researcher
element
medic
solid
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 #149 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Bassinet is to cradle as __________ is to cup.
baby
water
chalice
scholar
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 #150 : Analogies
Complete this analogy.
Braille is to __________ as calculus is to mathematics.
painting
singing
philosophy
writing
philanthropy
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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