Verbal Analogies

(41) SEED:PLANT ::

• (a) egg:bird
• (b) puppy:dog
• (c) cub:lion
• (d) kitten:cat

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) egg:bird
A seed grows into a plant, just as an egg hatches into a bird.

(42) TYPOGRAPHY:TEXT ::

• (a) syntax:sentence
• (b) choreography:dance
• (c) grammar:word
• (d) melody:song

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) choreography:dance
Typography is the art and technique of arranging text, just as choreography is the art of designing dance movements.

(43) MAGNIFYING GLASS:ENLARGE ::

• (a) telescope:view
• (b) microscope:shrink
• (c) binoculars:merge
• (d) camera:develop

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) telescope:view
A magnifying glass enlarges small objects, just as a telescope improves distant viewing.

(44) AUTHOR:BOOKS ::

• (a) actor:plays
• (b) chef:meals
• (c) composer:music
• (d) painter:sculptures

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) composer:music
An author writes books, just as a composer creates music.

(45) BEE:POLLINATION ::

• (a) earthworm:aeration
• (b) spider:web
• (c) dog:loyalty
• (d) fish:swimming

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) earthworm:aeration
A bee contributes to pollination, just as an earthworm contributes to soil aeration.