Analogies

(26) Photographer is to camera as musician is to _____.

• (a) instrument
• (b) musical instrument
• (c) song
• (d) sheet music

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) musical instrument
A photographer uses a camera to capture images, while a musician uses a musical instrument to create music. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to music but do not capture the analogy between photographer and camera.

(27) Farmer is to crops as botanist is to _____.

• (a) seeds
• (b) plants
• (c) soil
• (d) harvest

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) plants
A farmer grows crops, while a botanist studies plants. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to agriculture but do not capture the analogy between farmer and crops.

(28) Detective is to clue as explorer is to _____.

• (a) discovery
• (b) adventure
• (c) map
• (d) compass

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) discovery
A detective relies on clues to solve mysteries, while an explorer seeks discoveries during their adventures. Options (b), (c), and (d) are related to exploration but do not capture the analogy between detective and clue.

(29) Biologist is to organisms as meteorologist is to _____.

• (a) planets
• (b) weather
• (c) stars
• (d) fossils

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) weather
A biologist studies organisms, while a meteorologist studies weather patterns. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to different areas of science but do not capture the analogy between biologist and organisms.

(30) Sculptor is to chisel as writer is to _____.

• (a) pen
• (b) keyboard
• (c) paper
• (d) ink

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) keyboard
A sculptor uses a chisel to carve, while a writer uses a keyboard to compose. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to writing tools but do not capture the analogy between sculptor and chisel.