Verbal Reasoning

    Analogy

    Find word relationships

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    Analogy questions test your ability to identify relationships between pairs of words and apply the same relationship to find a matching pair.

    What is Analogy?

    An analogy establishes a relationship between two items and asks you to find another pair that shares the same relationship. For example: "Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?" — the relationship is "person : workplace".

    Why is it Important?

    Analogies are fundamental to verbal reasoning and appear across virtually all competitive exams. They test vocabulary, conceptual understanding, and relational thinking.

    Key Techniques

    • Identify the relationship type between the given pair
    • Express the relationship as a sentence (A is to B as...)
    • Apply the same relationship to the answer choices
    • Common relationships: synonyms, antonyms, part-whole, tool-user, product-source

    Common Patterns

    •Synonym/antonym pairs
    •Category-member (Animal : Dog)
    •Cause-effect (Rain : Flood)
    •Tool-user (Brush : Painter)
    •Part-whole (Petal : Flower)
    •Product-source (Milk : Cow)

    💡 Pro Tips

    1.Always verbalize the relationship before looking at options

    2.If multiple answers seem right, look for the most specific relationship

    3.Watch for reversed or inverse analogies

    📋 Exams Where Asked

    SSC CGL/CHSLIBPS PO/ClerkCATMATGRERRB NTPC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the most common analogy types?

    The top 5: Synonym/Antonym, Part-Whole, Category-Member, Tool-User, and Cause-Effect relationships.

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