Analogy - Study Mode

[#236] Odometer is to mileage as compass is to
Correct Answer

(D) direction

Explanation

Solution: An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.

[#237] Marathon is to race as hibernation is to
Correct Answer

(D) sleep

Explanation

Solution: A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep. The answer is not choice a or b because even though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. (Choice c) is incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.

[#238] Cup is to coffee as bowl is to
Correct Answer

(B) soup

Explanation

Solution: Coffee goes into a cup and soup goes into a bowl. Choices a and c are incorrect because they are other utensils. The answer is not choice d because the word food is too general.

[#239] Yard is to inch as quart is to
Correct Answer

(B) ounce

Explanation

Solution: A yard is a larger measure than an inch (a yard contains 36 inches). A quart is a larger measure than an ounce (a quart contains 32 ounces). Gallon (choice a) is incorrect because it is larger than a quart. Choices c and d are incorrect because they are not units of measurement.

[#240] The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Stickler : Insist
Correct Answer

(B) Braggart : Boast

Explanation

Solution: Stickler is one who insists on perfection. A braggart is a boastful person.