Verbal Analogies

(66) INSTRUCTOR:LESSON ::

• (a) conductor:orchestra
• (b) driver:vehicle
• (c) author:novel
• (d) editor:article

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) conductor:orchestra
An instructor leads a lesson, just as a conductor leads an orchestra.

(67) SWORD:FENCING ::

• (a) racket:tennis
• (b) bat:baseball
• (c) glove:boxing
• (d) club:golf

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) racket:tennis
A sword is used in fencing, just as a racket is used in tennis.

(68) PAINTER:CANVAS ::

• (a) sculptor:marble
• (b) writer:book
• (c) musician:instrument
• (d) chef:kitchen

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) sculptor:marble
A painter creates on canvas, just as a sculptor creates with marble.

(69) ASTRONAUT:SPACE ::

• (a) sailor:boat
• (b) diver:water
• (c) pilot:cockpit
• (d) driver:road

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) diver:water
An astronaut operates in space, just as a diver operates in water.

(70) CLOWN:LAUGHTER ::

• (a) poet:emotion
• (b) teacher:lesson
• (c) chef:meal
• (d) gardener:plant

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) poet:emotion
A clown is associated with generating laughter, just as a poet is associated with evoking emotion.