Analogy
Category : 10th Class
Analogy
Introduction: Analogy means the similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.
The analogy between the heart and a pump. It can also be stated as an inference or an argument from one particular to another particular, as opposed to deduction, induction, and abduction, where at least one of the premises or the conclusion is general. The word 'analogy' can also refer to the relation between the source and the target themselves, which is often, though not necessarily, a similarity, as in the biological notion of analogy.
Look at the few examples how relationship between two things can be described.
1. Word and Synonym relationship
Word Synonym
Frolic Prank
Tacit Silent
2. Word and Antonym relationship
Word Antonym
Grim Gentle
Treacherous Loyal
3. Word and Intensity relationship
Word Intensity
Kindle Burn
Mistake Blunder
4. Study and Topic relationship
Topic Study
Geology Rock
Ophthalmology Eye
5. Instrument and Measurement relationship
Instrument Measurement
Thermometer Temperature
Lactometer Specific gravity
6. Worker and Working place relationship
Worker Working place
Professor College
Nurse Hospital
7. Worker and Tool relationship
Worker Tool
Sculptor Chisel
Tailor Measuring tape
8. Tool and Action relationship
Tool Action
Gear cutter Fabrication
Hammer Pound nail
9. Quantity and Unit relationship
Quantity Unit
Pressure Pascal
Energy Joule
10. Product and Raw Material relationship
Product Raw Material
Thermocol Monomer styrene
Brick Clay
11. Disease and Cause relationship
Disease Cause
Dengue Virus
Malaria Protozoan parasites
12. Male and Female relationship
Male Female
Bull Cow
Buck Doe
13. Animal and Young One relationship
Animal Young One
Tiger Cub
Dog Pup
14. Cause and Effect relationship
Cause Effect
Restlessness Sleep
Tired Relax
15. Disease and Treatment relationship
Disease Treatment
Fever Paracetamol
Infection Antibiotic
Moon : Satellite :: Earth : ?
(a) Sun
(b) Planet
(c) Solar System
(d) Asteroid
(e) None of these
Answer: (b)
Explanation: (B)
Moon is a Satellite and Earth is a Planet.
Forecast: Future : : Regret:?
(a) Present
(b) Atone
(c) Past
(d) Sins
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
Explanation: (C)
Forecast is for Future happenings and Regret is for past actions.
Influenza : Virus :: Typhoid : ?
(a) Bacillus
(b) Parasite
(c) Protozoa
(d) Bacteria
(e) None of these
Answer: (d)
Explanation: (D)
First is the disease caused by the second.
Fear: Threat:: Anger: ?
(a) Compulsion
(b) Panic
(c) Provocation
(d) Force
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
Explanation: (C)
First arises from the second.
Melt: Liquid : : Freeze : ?
(a) Ice
(b) Condense
(c) Solid
(d) Crystal
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
Explanation: (C)
First is the process of formation of the second.
Clock : Time :: Thermometer: ?
(a) Heat
(b) Radiation
(c) Energy
(d) Temperature
(e) None of these
Answer: (d)
Explanation: (D)
First is an instrument used to measure the second.
Muslim : Mosque : : Sikhs : ?
(a) GoldenTemple
(b) Medina
(c) Fire Temple
(d) Gurudwara
(e) None of these
Answer: (d)
Explanation: (D)
Second is the place of worship for the first.
Paw : Cat:: Hoof: ?
(a) Horse
(b) Lion
(c) Lamb
(d) Elephant
(e) None of these
Answer: (a)
Explanation: (A)
First is the name given to the foot of the second.
Eye: Myopia :: Teeth : ?
(a) Pyorrhea
(b) Cataract
(c) Trachoma
(d) Eczema
(e) None of these
Answer: (a)
Explanation: (A)
Second is a disease of the first.
Tractor : Trailer :: Horse : ?
(a) Stable
(b) Cart
(c) Saddle
(d) Engine
(e) None of these
Answer: (b)
Explanation: (B)
Second is pulled by the first.
Scribble : Write : : Stammer: ?
(a) Walk
(b) Play
(c) Speak
(d) Dance
(e) None of these
Answer: (c)
Explanation: (C)
First is an improper form of the second.
Flower; Bud : : Plant: ?
(a) Seed
(b) Taste
(c) Flower
(d) Twig
(e) None of these
Answer: (a)
Explanation: (A)
First develop from the second.
Errata : Books :: Flaws : ?
(a) Manuscripts
(b) Metals
(c) Speech
(d) Charter
(e) None of these
Answer: (b)
Explanation: (B)
Errata comprises from the books. Similarly, Flaws are the defects in the metals.
Gun : Bullet: : Chimney : ?
(a) Ground
(b) House
(c) Roof
(d) Smoke
(e) None of these
Answer: (d)
Explanation: (D)
Second comes out of the first.
Breeze : Cyclone :: Drizzle : ?
(a) Earthquake
(b) Storm
(c) Flood
(d) Downpour
(e) None of these
Answer: (d)
Explanation: (D)
Second is more intense than the first.
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