Analogies

(16) Botanist is to plants as entomologist is to _____.

• (a) insects
• (b) birds
• (c) reptiles
• (d) mammals

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) insects
A botanist studies plants, while an entomologist studies insects. Options (b), (c), and (d) represent different branches of biology but do not capture the analogy between botanist and plants.

(17) Chef is to restaurant as conductor is to _____.

• (a) orchestra
• (b) audience
• (c) stage
• (d) composer

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) orchestra
A chef works in a restaurant, while a conductor leads an orchestra. Options (b), (c), and (d) are related to music and performance but do not capture the analogy between chef and restaurant.

(18) Teacher is to classroom as librarian is to _____.

• (a) book
• (b) library
• (c) computer
• (d) reader

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) library
A teacher works in a classroom, while a librarian works in a library. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to the library environment but do not capture the analogy between teacher and classroom.

(19) Author is to writing as sculptor is to _____.

• (a) art
• (b) sculpture
• (c) clay
• (d) chisel

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) sculpture
An author engages in writing, while a sculptor engages in sculpting or creating sculptures. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to the field of sculpture but do not capture the analogy between author and writing.

(20) Dentist is to teeth as dermatologist is to _____.

• (a) skin
• (b) hair
• (c) nails
• (d) bones

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) skin
A dentist specializes in treating teeth, while a dermatologist specializes in treating the skin. Options (b), (c), and (d) are related to different aspects of dermatology but do not capture the analogy between dentist and teeth.