Analogies

(21) Bee is to flower as hummingbird is to _____.

• (a) nectar
• (b) feeder
• (c) beehive
• (d) hive

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) feeder
Bees are attracted to flowers for nectar, while hummingbirds are attracted to feeders for nectar. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to bee behavior but do not capture the analogy between bee and flower.

(22) Surgeon is to operating room as scientist is to _____.

• (a) lab
• (b) laboratory
• (c) experiment
• (d) microscope

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) laboratory
A surgeon operates in an operating room, while a scientist conducts experiments in a laboratory. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to scientific work but do not capture the analogy between surgeon and operating room.

(23) Detective is to investigation as lawyer is to _____.

• (a) case
• (b) court
• (c) client
• (d) judge

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) case
A detective conducts an investigation, while a lawyer works on a legal case. Options (b), (c), and (d) are related to the legal profession but do not capture the analogy between detective and investigation.

(24) Astronaut is to space as deep-sea diver is to _____.

• (a) ocean
• (b) underwater
• (c) cave
• (d) shipwreck

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) underwater
An astronaut travels in space, while a deep-sea diver explores underwater environments. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to underwater settings but do not capture the analogy between astronaut and space.

(25) Architect is to blueprints as chef is to _____.

• (a) kitchen
• (b) recipes
• (c) restaurant
• (d) menu

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) recipes
An architect uses blueprints to design buildings, while a chef uses recipes to prepare dishes. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to the culinary field but do not capture the analogy between architect and blueprints.