Verbal reasoning sits between English and reasoning, and it is easy to neglect for exactly that reason. Questions cover analogies, classification, series completion, statement and conclusion, statement and assumption, cause and effect, and course of action. Each explanation states the rule that decides between two options that both look reasonable, which is where most marks are dropped in this section.
A sculptor creates a statue. A poet creates a poem. Both follow the creator-to-creation relationship.
Q.2Medium
Microscope is to Small as Telescope is to ___?
Answer: A
Microscope is used to see small objects. Telescope is used to see distant objects. Both follow the tool-to-purpose relationship.
Q.3Medium
Thief is to Steal as Beggar is to ___?
Answer: A
A thief steals. A beggar begs. Both follow the person-to-action relationship.
Q.4Medium
Numerator is to Fraction as Atom is to ___?
Answer: A
A numerator is a part of a fraction. An atom is a part of a molecule. Both follow the component-to-compound relationship.
Q.5Medium
Captain is to Team as Principal is to ___?
Answer: A
A captain leads a team. A principal leads a school. Both follow the leader-to-organization relationship.
Q.6Medium
Hunger is to Food as Thirst is to ___?
Answer: A
Hunger is satisfied by food. Thirst is satisfied by water. Both follow the need-to-fulfillment relationship.
Q.7Medium
Debater is to Argument as Lawyer is to ___?
Answer: A
A debater presents arguments. A lawyer presents cases. Both follow the professional-to-work relationship.
Q.8Medium
Architect is to Building as Composer is to ___?
Answer: A
An architect designs buildings. A composer creates symphonies. Both follow the creator-to-creation relationship.
Q.9Medium
Root is to Plant as Foundation is to ___?
Answer: A
Root provides support to plants. Foundation provides support to buildings. Both follow the support-to-structure relationship.
Q.10Medium
Pedometer is to Distance as Barometer is to ___?
Answer: C
A pedometer measures distance; a barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Both are measurement instruments for specific quantities.
Q.11Medium
Philanthropist is to Charity as Pyromaniac is to ___?
Answer: A
A philanthropist is inclined toward charity; a pyromaniac is inclined toward arson. Both show inclination/obsession toward specific actions.
Q.12Medium
Infatuation is to Love as Imitation is to ___?
Answer: B
Infatuation is a superficial form of love; imitation is a superficial form of authenticity. Both show shallow versions of deeper concepts.
Q.13Medium
Obsolete is to Modern as Archaic is to ___?
Answer: B
Obsolete is opposite to modern; archaic is opposite to contemporary. Both pairs represent contrasting temporal relationships.
Q.14Medium
Filament is to Bulb as Wick is to ___?
Answer: C
A filament is the functional component of a bulb; a wick is the functional component of a candle. Both are essential parts of light sources.
Q.15Medium
Mirage is to Desert as Aurora is to ___?
Answer: B
A mirage is a natural optical phenomenon found in deserts; aurora is a natural optical phenomenon found near poles. Both are environment-specific phenomena.
Q.16Medium
Heretic is to Religion as Traitor is to ___?
Answer: A
A heretic opposes religious principles; a traitor opposes national/state principles. Both represent opposition to established systems.
Q.17Medium
Plutocracy is to Wealth as Democracy is to ___?
Answer: B
Plutocracy is rule by the wealthy; democracy is rule by the people. Both represent government systems defined by who holds authority.
Q.18Medium
Obfuscate is to Clarity as Augment is to ___?
Answer: A
Obfuscate means to make unclear (opposite of clarity); Augment means to increase (opposite of reduce). Both pairs show opposing actions.
Q.19Medium
Soporific is to Sleep as Lachrymose is to ___?
Answer: C
Soporific induces sleep; Lachrymose tends to produce tears or sadness. Both are adjectives describing induced emotional/physical states.
Q.20Medium
Impeccable is to Flaws as Insolvent is to ___?
Answer: B
Impeccable means free from flaws; Insolvent means lacking money/unable to pay debts. Both indicate absence of something essential.
