Analogy reasoning — select the pair that reflects the same type/degree relationship as: RAIN : DRIZZLE (drizzle is a lighter form of rain).
Logical Reasoning
Analogies
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aswim : dive
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Bhop : shuffle
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Cjuggle : bounce
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Dwalk : run
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Erun : jog
Answer
Correct Answer: run : jog
Explanation
Introduction / Context:In this analogy, drizzle is a specific, lower-intensity form of rain. We must find a pair where the second term is a lighter or moderated form of the first term, preserving a category-with-degree relationship.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- RAIN is the general category; DRIZZLE is mild rain.
- Correct answer should express main activity : gentler variant.
Concept / Approach:
- Identify intensity or degree scaling.
- Select a pair where the second term is a reduced-intensity version of the first within the same category.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Determine the mapping: rain (general) → drizzle (milder subset).2) Evaluate options: 'swim : dive' are distinct activities, not intensity variants.3) 'hop : shuffle' are different motions; not degree variants of one another.4) 'juggle : bounce' unrelated activities.5) 'walk : run' reverses intensity (run is greater than walk) and the category differs.6) 'run : jog' fits: jog is a lighter, slower form of running.Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute structure: rain : drizzle :: run : jog. Both pairs show a general action and its gentler form.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
swim : dive — dive is not a milder swim; different action.hop : shuffle — not same category/degree pattern.juggle : bounce — unrelated domains.walk : run — stronger second term, opposite direction of intensity.Common Pitfalls:
Confusing related actions with graded intensity. The correct pair must share category and show 'less intense' second term.Final Answer:
run : jog