Analogies

(31) Chemist is to elements as geologist is to _____.

• (a) fossils
• (b) rocks
• (c) minerals
• (d) earthquakes

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) rocks
A chemist studies elements, while a geologist focuses on rocks. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to geology but do not capture the analogy between chemist and elements.

(32) Astronomer is to telescope as photographer is to _____.

• (a) camera
• (b) film
• (c) tripod
• (d) darkroom

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) camera
An astronomer uses a telescope to observe celestial objects, while a photographer uses a camera to capture images. Options (b), (c), and (d) are related to photography but do not capture the analogy between astronomer and telescope.

(33) Chef is to cuisine as painter is to _____.

• (a) art
• (b) canvas
• (c) brush
• (d) gallery

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) art
A chef specializes in cuisine, while a painter specializes in art. Options (b), (c), and (d) are related to the field of painting but do not capture the analogy between chef and cuisine.

(34) Historian is to history as botanist is to _____.

• (a) plants
• (b) flora
• (c) gardening
• (d) photosynthesis

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) flora
A historian studies history, while a botanist specializes in the study of flora (plants). Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to botany but do not capture the analogy between historian and history.

(35) Pilot is to airplane as captain is to _____.

• (a) ship
• (b) boat
• (c) submarine
• (d) yacht

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) boat
A pilot operates an airplane, while a captain commands a boat. Options (a), (c), and (d) are related to various types of watercraft but do not capture the analogy between pilot and airplane.