Verbal Analogies

(51) SUN:STAR ::

• (a) moon:satellite
• (b) planet:universe
• (c) galaxy:constellation
• (d) asteroid:meteor

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) moon:satellite
The sun is a type of star, just as the moon is a type of satellite.

(52) VOLCANO:ERUPTION ::

• (a) geyser:eruption
• (b) earthquake:shock
• (c) tornado:wind
• (d) glacier:melt

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) geyser:eruption
A volcano is characterized by its eruption, just as a geyser is.

(53) KNIFE:CUT ::

• (a) hammer:drive
• (b) spoon:stir
• (c) fork:prick
• (d) scalpel:slice

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) hammer:drive
A knife is used to cut, just as a hammer is used to drive nails.

(54) HONEY:BEE ::

• (a) milk:cow
• (b) silk:worm
• (c) web:spider
• (d) pearl:oyster

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) silk:worm
Honey is produced by bees, just as silk is produced by silkworms.

(55) COAL:ENERGY ::

• (a) seed:nutrition
• (b) wood:furniture
• (c) oil:lubrication
• (d) water:hydration

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) seed:nutrition
Coal is a source of energy, just as a seed is a source of nutrition.