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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Verbal Reasoning .
In each question, you have to find a word that has the same relationship with another word as a given pair of words have. You'll be given options to choose from
| 1. |
Book is to Reading as Fork is to: |
| A. | Eating |
| B. | Writing |
| C. | Cooking |
| D. | Drinking |
| Answer» A. Eating | |
| Explanation: Just as a book is used for reading, a fork is used for eating. | |
| 2. |
Day is to Night as Black is to: |
| A. | Blue |
| B. | White |
| C. | Red |
| D. | Green |
| Answer» B. White | |
| Explanation: Day is the opposite of night, just as black is the opposite of white. | |
| 3. |
Bird is to Fly as Fish is to: |
| A. | Jump |
| B. | Run |
| C. | Swim |
| D. | Crawl |
| Answer» C. Swim | |
| Explanation: A bird flies in the air, just as a fish swims in the water. | |
| 4. |
Pen is to Write as Knife is to: |
| A. | Stab |
| B. | Eat |
| C. | Cook |
| D. | Cut |
| Answer» D. Cut | |
| Explanation: A pen is used to write, just as a knife is used to cut. | |
| 5. |
Eye is to See as Ear is to: |
| A. | Hear |
| B. | Touch |
| C. | Smell |
| D. | Taste |
| Answer» A. Hear | |
| Explanation: An eye is used to see, just as an ear is used to hear. | |
| 6. |
Teacher is to School as Doctor is to: |
| A. | School |
| B. | Hospital |
| C. | Library |
| D. | Gym |
| Answer» B. Hospital | |
| Explanation: A teacher works in a school, just as a doctor works in a hospital. | |
| 7. |
Hot is to Cold as Fire is to: |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Heat |
| C. | Ice |
| D. | Steam |
| Answer» C. Ice | |
| Explanation: Hot is the opposite of cold, just as fire is the opposite of ice. | |
| 8. |
Car is to Road as Boat is to: |
| A. | Air |
| B. | Land |
| C. | Rail |
| D. | Water |
| Answer» D. Water | |
| Explanation: A car travels on a road, just as a boat travels on water. | |
| 9. |
Food is to Eat as Water is to: |
| A. | Drink |
| B. | Eat |
| C. | Cook |
| D. | Heat |
| Answer» A. Drink | |
| Explanation: Food is consumed by eating, just as water is consumed by drinking. | |
| 10. |
King is to Queen as Husband is to: |
| A. | Son |
| B. | Wife |
| C. | Daughter |
| D. | Mother |
| Answer» B. Wife | |
| Explanation: A king is a male monarch, and a queen is a female monarch. Similarly, a husband is a married man, and a wife is a married woman. | |
| 11. |
Moon : Satellite : : Earth : ? |
| A. | Sun |
| B. | Planet |
| C. | Solar system |
| D. | Asteroid |
| Answer» B. Planet | |
| Explanation: Moon is a satellite and earth is a planet | |
| 12. |
Forecast : Future : : Regret : ? |
| A. | Present |
| B. | Atone |
| C. | Past |
| D. | Sins |
| Answer» C. Past | |
| Explanation: Forecast is for future happenings and Regret is for past actions | |
| 13. |
Influenza : Virus : : Typhoid : ? |
| A. | Bacillus |
| B. | Parasite |
| C. | Protozoa |
| D. | Bacteria |
| Answer» D. Bacteria | |
| Explanation: First is a disease caused by the second. | |
| 14. |
Fear : Threat : : Anger : ? |
| A. | Compulsion |
| B. | Panic |
| C. | Provocation |
| D. | Force |
| Answer» C. Provocation | |
| Explanation: First arises from the second. | |
| 15. |
Melt : Liquid : : Freeze : ? |
| A. | Ice |
| B. | Condense |
| C. | Solid |
| D. | Crystal |
| Answer» C. Solid | |
| Explanation: First is the process of formation of the second. | |
| 16. |
Clock : Time : : Thermometer : ? |
| A. | Heat |
| B. | Radiation |
| C. | Energy |
| D. | Temperature |
| Answer» D. Temperature | |
| Explanation: First is an instrument to measure the second. | |
| 17. |
Muslims : Mosque : : Sikhs : ? |
| A. | Golden Temple |
| B. | Medina |
| C. | Fire Temple |
| D. | Gurudwara |
| Answer» D. Gurudwara | |
| Explanation: Second is the place of worship for the first. | |
| 18. |
Paw : Cat : : Hoof : ? |
| A. | Horse |
| B. | Lion |
| C. | Lamb |
| D. | Elephant |
| Answer» A. Horse | |
| Explanation: First is the name given to the foot of the second. | |
| 19. |
Eye : Myopia : : Teeth : ? |
| A. | Pyorrhoea |
| B. | Cataract |
| C. | Trachoma |
| D. | Eczema |
| Answer» A. Pyorrhoea | |
| Explanation: Second is a disease of the first. | |
| 20. |
Tractor : Trailer : : Horse : ? |
| A. | Stable |
| B. | Cart |
| C. | Saddle |
| D. | Engine |
| Answer» B. Cart | |
| Explanation: Second is pulled by the first. | |
| 21. |
Scribble : Write : : Stammer : ? |
| A. | Walk |
| B. | Play |
| C. | Speak |
| D. | Dance |
| Answer» C. Speak | |
| Explanation: First is an improper form of the second. | |
| 22. |
Flower : Bud : : Plant : ? |
| A. | Seed |
| B. | Taste |
| C. | Flower |
| D. | Twig |
| Answer» D. Twig | |
| Explanation: First develops from the second. | |
| 23. |
Errata : Books : : Flaws : ? |
| A. | Manuscripts |
| B. | Metals |
| C. | Speech |
| D. | Charter |
| Answer» B. Metals | |
| Explanation: Errata comprises of errors in books. Similarly, flaws are the defects in metals. | |
| 24. |
Gun : Bullet : : Chimney : ? |
| A. | Ground |
| B. | House |
| C. | Roof |
| D. | Smoke |
| Answer» D. Smoke | |
| Explanation: Second comes out of the first. | |
| 25. |
Breeze : Cyclone : : Drizzle : ? |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Storm |
| C. | Flood |
| D. | Downpour |
| Answer» D. Downpour | |
| Explanation: Second is more intense than the first. | |
| 26. |
Car : Garage : : Aeroplane : ? |
| A. | Port |
| B. | Depot |
| C. | Hangar |
| D. | Harbour |
| Answer» C. Hangar | |
| Explanation: First is temporarily parked in the second. | |
| 27. |
Race : Fatigue : : Fast : ? |
| A. | Food |
| B. | Appetite |
| C. | Hunger |
| D. | Weakness |
| Answer» C. Hunger | |
| Explanation: First causes the second. | |
| 28. |
Candle : Wax : : Paper : ? |
| A. | Wood |
| B. | Tree |
| C. | Bamboo |
| D. | Pulp |
| Answer» D. Pulp | |
| Explanation: First is made from the second. | |
| 29. |
Acting : Theatre : : Gambling : ? |
| A. | Casino |
| B. | Club |
| C. | Bar |
| D. | Gymn |
| Answer» A. Casino | |
| Explanation: Second is the place for performing the first. | |
| 30. |
Venerate : Worship : : Extol : ? |
| A. | Glorify |
| B. | Homage |
| C. | Compliment |
| D. | Recommend |
| Answer» A. Glorify | |
| Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms. | |
| 31. |
Water : Convection : : Space : ? |
| A. | Conduction |
| B. | Transference |
| C. | Vacuum |
| D. | Radiation |
| Answer» D. Radiation | |
| Explanation: Second is the mode of transference of heat by the first. | |
| 32. |
Growth : Death : : Increase : ? |
| A. | Ease |
| B. | Decrease |
| C. | Mountain |
| D. | Cease |
| Answer» D. Cease | |
| Explanation: Second puts an end to the activity denoted by the first. | |
| 33. |
Oxygen : Burn : : Carbon dioxide : ? |
| A. | Isolate |
| B. | Foam |
| C. | Extinguish |
| D. | Explode |
| Answer» C. Extinguish | |
| Explanation: Oxygen helps in burning while carbon dioxide extinguishes fire. | |
| 34. |
Dog : Bark : : Goat : ? |
| A. | Bleat |
| B. | Howl |
| C. | Grunt |
| D. | Bray |
| Answer» A. Bleat | |
| Explanation: Second is the noise produced by the first. | |
| 35. |
Grain : Stock : : Stick : ? |
| A. | Heap |
| B. | Bundle |
| C. | Collection |
| D. | String |
| Answer» B. Bundle | |
| Explanation: Second is a collection of the first. | |
| 36. |
Nurture : Neglect : : Denigrate : ? |
| A. | Reveal |
| B. | Extol |
| C. | Recognise |
| D. | Calumniate |
| Answer» B. Extol | |
| Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms. | |
| 37. |
Planet : Orbit : : Projectile : ? |
| A. | Trajectory |
| B. | Track |
| C. | Milky Way |
| D. | Path |
| Answer» A. Trajectory | |
| Explanation: Second is the path traced by the first. | |
| 38. |
Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : ? |
| A. | Image |
| B. | Transpiration |
| C. | Reflection |
| D. | Illusion |
| Answer» D. Illusion | |
| Explanation: The words in each pair are synonyms. | |
| 39. |
Cobbler : Leather : : Carpenter : ? |
| A. | Furniture |
| B. | Wood |
| C. | Hammer |
| D. | Chair |
| Answer» B. Wood | |
| Explanation: Second is the raw material used by the first. | |
| 40. |
Rupee : India : : Yen : ? |
| A. | Turkey |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Japan | |
| Explanation: Rupee is the currency of India. Similarly, Yen is the currency of Japan. | |
| 41. |
Oceans : Deserts : : Waves : ? |
| A. | Sea |
| B. | Dust |
| C. | Sand dunes |
| D. | Ripples |
| Answer» C. Sand dunes | |
| Explanation: If oceans were deserts, waves would be sand dunes. | |
| 42. |
Pork : Pig : : Beef : ? |
| A. | Farmer |
| B. | Herd |
| C. | Cow |
| D. | Lamb |
| Answer» C. Cow | |
| Explanation: First is the name given to the meat of the second. | |
| 43. |
Illiteracy : Education : : Flood : ? |
| A. | Rain |
| B. | Bridge |
| C. | Dam |
| D. | River |
| Answer» C. Dam | |
| Explanation: Second helps to get rid of the first. | |
| 44. |
Dungeon : Confinement : : Asylum : ? |
| A. | Refuge |
| B. | Mercy |
| C. | Truancy |
| D. | Remorse |
| Answer» A. Refuge | |
| Explanation: A prisoner is confined within the dungeon, and an unsheltered person takes refuge within the asylum. | |
| 45. |
Appraiser : Building : : Critic : ? |
| A. | Book |
| B. | Masterpiece |
| C. | Judge |
| D. | Gold |
| Answer» A. Book | |
| Explanation: First comments on the second. | |
| 46. |
Cub : Lion : : Colt : ? |
| A. | Doe |
| B. | Stag |
| C. | Leopard |
| D. | Stallion |
| Answer» D. Stallion | |
| Explanation: First is a young one of the second. | |
| 47. |
Drill : Bore : : Sieve : ? |
| A. | Thresh |
| B. | Sift |
| C. | Pry |
| D. | Rinse |
| Answer» B. Sift | |
| Explanation: Second denotes the function performed by the first. | |
| 48. |
Fruit : Banana : : Mammal : ? |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Snake |
| C. | Fish |
| D. | Sparrow |
| Answer» A. Cow | |
| Explanation: First denotes the class to which the second belongs. | |
| 49. |
Tile : Mosaic : : Knot : ? |
| A. | Embroidery |
| B. | Abacus |
| C. | Macrame |
| D. | Easle |
| Answer» C. Macrame | |
| Explanation: Just as tiles in a mosaic make a pattern, so also the knots in a piece of macrame make a pattern. | |
| 50. |
Import : Export : : Expenditure : ? |
| A. | Deficit |
| B. | Revenue |
| C. | Debt |
| D. | Tax |
| Answer» B. Revenue | |
| Explanation: The words in each pair are antonyms. | |
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