Question 1

Choose the option that gives the correct antonym of the word MUNDANE in standard English usage.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests basic vocabulary and knowledge of antonyms in English. The word given is MUNDANE, and you are asked to choose its opposite meaning from the options. Such questions appear frequently in competitive exams and help assess word power and nuance of meaning. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The target word is Mundane. 2) The options are Extraordinary, Regular, Visionary, and Routine. 3) You must select the word that is closest to the opposite meaning of Mundane in typical exam contexts. 4) We assume standard dictionary definitions and common exam practice. Concept / Approach: Mundane usually has two related meanings. First, it can mean ordinary, dull, and lacking excitement. Second, in some contexts, it can mean worldly or related to everyday life, as opposed to spiritual. In exam style antonym questions, the focus is usually on the meaning ordinary or dull. Therefore, we look for an option that expresses something special, remarkable, or out of the ordinary to form a strong opposite. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Define Mundane in simple language. It refers to something that is common, routine, or boring because it is seen every day without anything special. Step 2: Check each option. Extraordinary means very unusual, remarkable, or far from ordinary. Step 3: Regular means happening again and again at fixed times, which is very close to routine and therefore close to the idea of mundane rather than opposite to it. Step 4: Visionary relates to having strong imagination about the future or being inspired, which does not directly contrast with the idea of everyday and ordinary. Step 5: Routine is almost a synonym of mundane in the sense of everyday and repetitive. Step 6: Therefore, the best opposite of mundane, in the sense of not ordinary, is Extraordinary. Verification / Alternative check: Use example sentences. A mundane task is washing dishes every day, while an extraordinary event may be winning a major award. When we talk about a mundane story, we mean a story that is not special. If we call something extraordinary, we mean it is highly special or outstanding. This confirms the opposite relationship. Regular and Routine can be substituted for mundane in many sentences, so they clearly cannot be antonyms. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Regular and Routine are near synonyms of mundane in the context of daily life and repeated activities, not opposites. Visionary is positive and imaginative but not an obvious direct opposite of mundane in common exam patterns. The clearest contrast in level of interest or excitement is between Mundane and Extraordinary. Common Pitfalls: A common mistake is to be attracted by more complex or rare words like Visionary because they sound impressive. However, antonym questions are about opposite meanings, not about rare sounding vocabulary. Always anchor your choice on the real meaning of the target word and the most direct opposite among the options. Final Answer: The correct antonym of Mundane in this question is Extraordinary.

Question 2

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions to complete the sentence: The dog was sitting _______ the table waiting _______ catch the ball that was thrown ________ him _________ his master.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests command over English prepositions and infinitive usage within a complex sentence. You are given a sentence about a dog, a table, and a ball, with four blanks that must be filled using one of the option groups. Correct prepositions are essential for grammatical accuracy and natural sounding English, especially in exams that assess language skills and comprehension. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The sentence structure is: The dog was sitting _______ the table waiting _______ catch the ball that was thrown ________ him _________ his master. 2) We need a preposition for the position of the dog relative to the table. 3) We need an expression with an infinitive for the purpose, such as waiting to catch. 4) We need a preposition indicating direction of the ball, such as towards him. 5) We need a preposition that shows the agent who threw the ball, such as by his master. Concept / Approach: The most natural English phrase about the dog and table is sitting under the table, not below the table or up the table. For purpose, we commonly say waiting to catch, not waiting for catch in this context. The ball moves in the direction towards him, and the act of throwing is performed by his master. Therefore, the logical combination of prepositions that fits all four positions is under, to, towards, by. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Consider the first blank. We usually say that a dog is sitting under the table, which is idiomatic and grammatically correct. Step 2: Compare under and below. Below the table is possible, but under the table is the more standard collocation when talking about a dog hiding or sitting there. Step 3: For the second blank, we need a phrase meaning waiting in order to catch. The correct pattern is waiting to catch, with the infinitive to catch expressing purpose. Step 4: For the third blank, the ball moves in a direction. The natural preposition is towards him because the ball is coming in his direction. Step 5: For the fourth blank, we want to identify the agent of the verb thrown. The passive structure that was thrown by his master uses by to introduce the agent. Step 6: Putting it together, the complete sentence reads: The dog was sitting under the table waiting to catch the ball that was thrown towards him by his master. Step 7: This matches option group under, to, towards, by. Verification / Alternative check: Check each option group in the full sentence. Option a gives below, for, to, by, which yields waiting for catch, an incorrect pattern; also thrown to him is acceptable but here the group does not fit every position fully. Option b uses under, for, towards, by, but waiting for catch is again wrong. Option c uses up the table, which is ungrammatical in this context. Only option d produces a correct and natural sentence in all four positions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Using for before catch creates an incorrect verb pattern, because after waiting we normally use to plus base verb to show purpose. Below the table is less idiomatic than under the table but the main error in options a and b is the phrase waiting for catch. Up the table is not correct for location here. Any group that fails in even one blank cannot be accepted. Common Pitfalls: Learners sometimes focus on only one or two blanks and choose the option that seems partly correct. However, you must always test the entire group in the full sentence. It is also easy to confuse for and to after verbs like wait. Remember that when we talk about purpose, we normally use the pattern verb plus to plus base form, as in wait to catch or try to learn. Final Answer: The fully correct and natural sentence is: The dog was sitting under the table waiting to catch the ball that was thrown towards him by his master. So the correct option group is under, to, towards, by.

Question 3

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Usually the room tariff in this hotel is higher. At present, it is low because of the _______ season.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests common collocations and vocabulary used in hotel and tourism industry contexts. The sentence describes how room charges change depending on the time of year. You must choose the word that correctly completes the phrase before the word season so that the sentence reflects standard English and real world usage. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The sentence states that usually the room tariff is higher. 2) At present, the tariff is low. 3) The reason given is something related to a particular type of season. 4) The options are Peak, Off, Down, and Slow. 5) You must identify the word that commonly collocates with season in travel and hotel language. Concept / Approach: In tourism and hospitality, there are two important terms: peak season and off season. Peak season refers to the time of highest demand when prices are usually high. Off season refers to a period when demand is low, and therefore prices are reduced. The sentence specifically states that the tariff is low at present, so it must be referring to the off season. Words like down or slow do not form standard fixed phrases with season in this context. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Understand the meaning of the sentence. Normally the tariff is high, but now it is low due to some seasonal factor. Step 2: Recall typical hotel language. Hotels and travel agencies speak of peak season when prices and crowds are high, and off season when they are low. Step 3: Because the sentence says the present tariff is low, the hotel is not in peak season but rather in the period of low demand. Step 4: Check each option with the word season. Peak season normally means highest rates and maximum bookings, which would contradict low tariff. Step 5: Off season is widely used to describe the time when tourist activity is reduced and businesses lower prices. Step 6: Down season and slow season are not standard phrases in formal exam contexts, even if they might be used casually. Step 7: Therefore, the correct completion is because of the off season. Verification / Alternative check: Consider how travel advertisements and hotel booking sites describe discounts. They often say off season discounts or off season rates. This confirms that Off is the appropriate word here. If we tried Peak season, the sentence would become contradictory, since peak season usually corresponds to higher prices, not lower ones. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Peak does not match the context of low tariff. Down and Slow do not form widely recognised collocations with season in this standard way, and would sound awkward in formal English. Exam questions aim for established phrases, so Off is the only answer that fits perfectly both in meaning and in usage. Common Pitfalls: Some candidates quickly choose Peak because they recognise the phrase peak season, without noticing that the sentence explicitly says the tariff is low at present. Always read the entire sentence and check whether the tone is about low demand or high demand. This will guide you to the correct phrase. Final Answer: The correct completion is: At present, it is low because of the off season. Therefore, the correct option is Off.

Question 4

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate connective: ________ being poor, Kavitha still dresses more appropriately than most of her friends.

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Introduction / Context: This sentence completion question tests understanding of conjunctions and prepositional phrases that express contrast. You must select the word that correctly introduces the idea that something is true in spite of an apparent disadvantage, namely Kavitha being poor but still dressing more appropriately than her friends. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The sentence contrasts Kavitha being poor with her good dressing sense. 2) The structure is blank followed by the words being poor. 3) The options are Although, Inspite, Since, and Despite. 4) Only one option will produce a grammatically correct and natural sounding phrase when placed directly before being poor. Concept / Approach: In English, we express contrast with pairs such as although plus clause, or despite plus noun or gerund form. The phrase being poor functions like a gerundial phrase and usually follows the preposition despite. The spelling in spite should normally be written as two words and used with of, as in in spite of being poor. Since introduces a reason and would change the meaning. Therefore, the most correct and idiomatic completion is Despite being poor. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recognise that the sentence sets up a contrast. Kavitha is poor, yet she dresses better than her friends. Step 2: For such contrast, we commonly use Although with a full clause, such as although she is poor, or use Despite with a noun or verb ing phrase, such as despite being poor. Step 3: Observe the structure given. The blank is directly before being poor, so we need a word that can be followed by a verb ing phrase. Step 4: Despite can be followed directly by a gerund phrase, giving despite being poor, which is grammatically correct and natural. Step 5: Although normally takes a subject and verb, for example although Kavitha is poor, so it does not fit directly before being poor without further changes. Step 6: Inspite is also problematic because the correct spelling and phrase is in spite of, written as three words, and would need of after it. Step 7: Since expresses reason, not contrast, and would change the meaning to because she is poor, which does not suit the intended contrast. Verification / Alternative check: Test each option in the sentence. Although being poor sounds awkward and is not standard. Inspite being poor is incorrect spellings and missing of. Since being poor suggests a reason for dressing better, not a contrast. Despite being poor is idiomatic and correctly introduces the surprising fact that she dresses better while being poor. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Although requires a full clause and does not work neatly with being poor without subject and verb changes. Inspite is misspelled and incomplete without of. Since changes the logic from contrast to cause, which breaks the intended sense that her good dressing is surprising in view of her poverty. Common Pitfalls: Students often confuse despite and in spite of and sometimes write incorrect forms like inspite of. In exams, paying attention to exact wording and structure is important. Here, spelling and the presence or absence of of tell you that Despite is the only grammatically clean option in front of being poor. Final Answer: The correct completion is: Despite being poor, Kavitha still dresses more appropriately than most of her friends.

Question 5

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate words: I learnt from my experience that by ______ my anger and resentment, and by avoiding ______ I could overcome opponents more successfully than those who openly defied their adversaries.

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Introduction / Context: This sentence completion question assesses understanding of vocabulary, collocation, and logical coherence. The sentence describes a strategy for dealing with opponents more successfully than those who openly defied their adversaries. You must select the pair of words that fits both the grammar and the meaning of self control and avoidance of direct clashes. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The sentence talks about anger and resentment in the first blank. 2) The second blank follows the word avoiding and should name something that can be avoided, likely a negative situation such as conflict. 3) The options are suppressing, conflict; expressing, hostility; stifling, temperance; and rousing, wrath. 4) The final sense of the sentence should reflect a calm strategy rather than provoking more hostility. Concept / Approach: The learned strategy described in the sentence is about controlling aggressive feelings and not engaging in direct confrontation. The phrase by suppressing my anger and resentment captures the idea of self control. The phrase avoiding conflict explains how the speaker sidesteps open defiance. Together, they support the conclusion that this approach is more successful than openly defying adversaries. Other options either intensify aggression or are semantically mismatched. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Interpret the overall idea. The speaker says that a more successful method than open defiance is to restrain inner anger and avoid direct clashes. Step 2: For the first blank, words that mean holding back anger are suitable. Suppressing means controlling or keeping something from being expressed. Step 3: Expressing would mean showing anger openly, which contradicts the idea of a calmer, strategic response. Step 4: For the second blank, we need a noun that fits after avoiding and relates to dealing with opponents. Conflict is the natural choice because people avoid conflict to maintain peace. Step 5: Hostility would also mean open aggression but avoiding hostility is less idiomatic here than avoiding conflict and does not fit as well with the logical contrast to open defiance. Step 6: Temperance means moderation and self restraint, a positive quality, so avoiding temperance would go against the idea of wise control. Step 7: Rousing wrath would imply stirring up anger, which is opposite of the strategy described. Step 8: Therefore the only combination that preserves both grammar and meaning is suppressing, conflict. Verification / Alternative check: Read the completed sentence. I learnt from my experience that by suppressing my anger and resentment, and by avoiding conflict I could overcome opponents more successfully than could those who openly defied their adversaries. This is smooth and logically consistent. Each rejected option leads to either more open aggression or a contradiction. For example, expressing my anger and resentment would line up with openly defying, not with a more subtle approach. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Expressing, hostility makes the speaker more confrontational, not less. Stifling, temperance describes suppressing a positive quality, which undermines the idea of wise behaviour. Rousing, wrath suggests stirring up anger, not controlling it. None of these pairs support the final claim that the described method is more successful than open defiance. Common Pitfalls: Candidates may be tempted by strong words like wrath or hostility, but they must always cross check the entire sentence meaning. Exam setters often include attractive but misleading options. The key is to align both blanks with the central idea of self control and non confrontation. Final Answer: The correct completion is: by suppressing my anger and resentment, and by avoiding conflict. Thus the answer is the pair suppressing, conflict.

Question 6

Choose the pair that shows the same relationship as the given pair: BRISTLE : BRUSH.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy question tests understanding of part and whole relationships. You are given the pair Bristle and Brush and asked to select a pair that stands in the same relation from the options. Such questions are common in verbal reasoning and help evaluate ability to see structural relationships between objects. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) A brush is a tool that consists of many bristles fixed to a handle or base. 2) A bristle is one of the stiff hairs or fibres that together make up the working part of the brush. 3) The options are arm : leg, key : piano, recline : chair, and stage : curtain. 4) The correct answer should relate a part and the object made up of many such parts in a similar way. Concept / Approach: The relationship in the model pair is that of component to whole. A single bristle is a single element of the larger object, the brush. Many bristles together form the useful surface of the brush. Therefore, in the correct option, the first word should be a small element, and the second word should be the larger object that consists of many such elements. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Express the model pair as a sentence. Bristles are parts of a brush. Step 2: Examine option a, arm : leg. Both arm and leg are body parts, but neither is a part of the other. This is a pair of similar category items, not one part of the other. Step 3: Examine option b, key : piano. A piano is a musical instrument that has many keys, and the keys are essential parts of it. Step 4: Examine option c, recline : chair. Recline is a verb meaning to lean back. It is not a physical part of a chair. Step 5: Examine option d, stage : curtain. A curtain hangs in front of a stage, but the stage is not a part of the curtain nor vice versa. They are separate objects placed together. Step 6: Only key : piano shows the same part to whole structure as bristle : brush, where many keys form a key board on the piano just as many bristles form the working part of a brush. Verification / Alternative check: Rephrase the correct pair in the same style. Bristles are parts of a brush. Keys are parts of a piano. Both sentences are structurally parallel. This confirms that option b matches the required relationship. No other option gives the same clear part to whole connection. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Arm : leg has a relationship of similarity but not composition; neither is made from the other. Recline : chair pairs an action with an object and does not show a part to whole link. Stage : curtain pairs two separate items used in a theatre but again one is not physically made from repeated units of the other. Common Pitfalls: One common error is to focus only on whether the two things are often seen together, as in stage and curtain, rather than checking whether one is a physical part of the other. Always ask whether many units of the first thing form the second thing. This test quickly reveals that only key and piano behave like bristle and brush. Final Answer: The pair that shows the same relationship as BRISTLE : BRUSH is key : piano.

Question 7

Boy, man, uncle, fireman, grandfather are examples of which type of gender titles in English grammar?

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Introduction / Context: This question tests basic knowledge of gender in English nouns. The words Boy, man, uncle, fireman, and grandfather all refer to people and carry an implied gender. You must identify whether they represent feminine, masculine, both, or neither, based on standard grammatical classification used in traditional grammar teaching. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Boy refers to a male child. 2) Man refers to an adult male human being. 3) Uncle is the brother of a parent or the husband of an aunt, and is male. 4) Fireman is a traditional term for a male firefighter. 5) Grandfather is the father of ones father or mother, and is male. Concept / Approach: In traditional grammar, nouns that refer specifically to male beings are called masculine gender nouns, while those that refer to female beings are called feminine gender nouns. Some words can be used for both genders, and some are neutral. All the words listed in the question point clearly to male persons, so they all belong to the masculine gender category. Therefore the phrase masculine titles correctly classifies the list. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Classify Boy. It clearly refers to a male child, thus masculine. Step 2: Classify Man. By definition it is an adult male person. Step 3: Classify Uncle. An uncle is always male, either a parents brother or aunts husband. Step 4: Classify Fireman. The traditional word ends with man and refers to a male firefighter, even though modern usage often prefers firefighter as gender neutral term. Step 5: Classify Grandfather. The word describes a male grandparent, the father of a parent. Step 6: Since every listed word refers to a male person, the common category is masculine gender. Verification / Alternative check: Check against possible feminine equivalents. Girl or daughter would be feminine counterparts for boy or son. Woman or grandmother would be feminine counterparts for man and grandfather. Aunt would be feminine counterpart for uncle. There is no feminine word on the given list. Therefore the list is purely masculine. This rules out feminine, both, and none of the above as possible correct answers. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Feminine titles is incorrect because none of the words refer specifically to female persons. Both feminine and masculine titles cannot be correct because the list is not mixed. None of the above is incorrect because masculine titles is a valid and accurate description of the given words. Thus the only appropriate choice is masculine titles. Common Pitfalls: Some learners may become distracted by social changes in language, such as the move from fireman to firefighter, and wonder whether the classification still applies. In traditional grammar questions like this, however, examiners expect you to recognise the older, gender specific forms as masculine. Staying focused on the actual words presented and their traditional gender is the safest approach for exam accuracy. Final Answer: Boy, man, uncle, fireman, and grandfather are all Masculine titles in traditional English grammar classification.

Question 8

In the number analogy 2 is to 55 as 6 is to which of the following numbers?

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Introduction / Context: This is a numerical analogy question that requires you to recognise a pattern connecting the first number to the second and then apply the same pattern to a new number. The pair given is 2 and 55, and you must determine which option correctly completes the pair when 6 takes the place of 2. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The first pair is 2 and 55. 2) The second pair involves 6 and an unknown number from the options 99, 44, 9, and 33. 3) The relationship between numbers may be linear, quadratic, or involve a combination of operations. 4) The correct relationship must map 2 to 55 and map 6 to exactly one of the option values. Concept / Approach: A good first step in number analogies is to test simple operations such as multiplication with a constant, squaring, or linear expressions of the form ax plus b. Since 2 is small and 55 is much larger, a linear relation with a moderate slope is plausible. Trying y equal 11x plus 33 is a natural guess because 11 and 33 divide 55. If this rule works for 2 and also gives one of the options when x is 6, then we have a valid pattern. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Suppose the relation between the first and second numbers is y equal 11x plus 33. Step 2: For x equal 2, compute y. y equals 11 times 2 plus 33. This equals 22 plus 33, which is 55. So the rule fits the first pair. Step 3: Apply the same rule to x equal 6. y equals 11 times 6 plus 33. Step 4: Multiply 11 by 6 to get 66. Then add 33 to get 99. Step 5: Check that 99 appears in the list of options. It is the first option. Step 6: Verify briefly that no other simple and neat rule using smaller constants maps 2 to 55 and 6 to any other option in a more natural way. Verification / Alternative check: Try a simpler rule, such as y equal a multiple of x alone. If we suppose y equals kx, then 55 equals 2k, so k equals 27.5, which is not a clean integer. Using this k for x equal 6 gives 165, which is not among the options. Squaring 2 and doing additional small adjustments will not easily produce exactly 55 with a simple rule. The rule y equals 11x plus 33 is compact, uses familiar numbers, fits the first pair perfectly, and yields 99 for the second, which is a given option. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option 44 would require a different slope or constant term and does not satisfy the relation for 2 and 55 simultaneously. Option 9 is far smaller than 55 and 2, and there is no simple pattern that would map 2 to 55 and 6 to 9 together. Option 33 would suggest y equals some simple multiple or power of x, but any attempt to force such a pattern fails when checked against both pairs. Common Pitfalls: Learners sometimes look only at the second pair and guess based on mental associations like 6 and 99 both having digits 9, or choose numbers that simply seem familiar. The correct approach is to find a consistent rule that explains the first pair and then apply it rigidly to the second. Without that consistency, any guess is unreliable. Final Answer: Using the rule y equals 11x plus 33, 2 corresponds to 55 and 6 corresponds to 99. Therefore, the correct answer is 99.

Question 9

Sullen is to Moody as Monotonous is to which of the following describing words?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy question checks knowledge of synonyms and shades of meaning between descriptive adjectives. The pair Sullen and Moody is provided as a model, and you must choose the word that has a similar relationship with Monotonous. Understanding subtle meaning differences is important for verbal reasoning and vocabulary based questions. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Sullen describes a person who is bad tempered, gloomy, or silently resentful. 2) Moody describes someone whose feelings change often and who may be gloomy or irritable. 3) Monotonous describes something that is dull, repetitive, and lacking in variety. 4) The options are Repetitious, Attractive, Drab, and Varied. 5) The correct choice should be the closest in meaning to Monotonous, in the same way that Moody is close in meaning to Sullen. Concept / Approach: The first pair Sullen and Moody are near synonyms, both referring to gloomy or unstable emotional states. Therefore, in the second pair we expect another synonym relationship. Monotonous is strongly associated with repetition, especially in expressions such as monotonous tasks or monotonous rhythm. This suggests that Repetitious, which directly refers to something that is repeated again and again, is very close in meaning and thus the best match. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Clarify the relation in the first pair. Sullen and Moody both refer to negative emotional states, where someone is gloomy or changes moods frequently. They are not opposites but similar in tone. Step 2: Define Monotonous. It describes something that continues in the same way, with little or no variety, making it dull and boring. Step 3: Examine option a, Repetitious. It means involving repeating the same actions, words, or patterns again and again, which is closely linked to the idea of monotony. Step 4: Examine option b, Attractive. This is positive, suggesting something appealing or beautiful, which does not match the negative tone of Monotonous. Step 5: Examine option c, Drab. This means dull and without colour or interest, which is also negative but more focused on appearance than on the pattern of repetition. Step 6: Examine option d, Varied. This is almost opposite in meaning to Monotonous because varied suggests diversity and change. Step 7: Since the first pair is based on similarity, the second pair should also be. Repetitious is more directly linked to the concept of monotony than the others. Verification / Alternative check: Use sample phrases. Monotonous work often involves doing the same task repeatedly, which can also be described as repetitious work. The sense of boredom comes from repetition, not simply from lack of colour. While Drab can be used metaphorically for boring things, the core link between monotony and repetition makes Repetitious a stronger match in an analogy based on primary meanings. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Attractive has the opposite tone and suggests something pleasant, not dull. Drab is somewhat related but emphasises dull appearance rather than repetitive nature. Varied is almost an antonym, suggesting change and variety, the exact opposite of monotony. None of these options reflect the close synonym relationship that is needed to mirror Sullen and Moody. Common Pitfalls: Some students may choose Varied by misunderstanding the question as an antonym analogy. However, the first pair is clearly not an opposite relationship, so the second pair should not be either. Others may choose Drab due to the negative tone, but Monotonous refers primarily to repetition, which is captured best by Repetitious. Final Answer: The correct completion of the analogy is Monotonous is to Repetitious, just as Sullen is to Moody.

Question 10

Plane is to Locomotive as Pilot is to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy connects types of vehicles with the people who operate them. The pair Plane and Locomotive suggests a relationship that must be paralleled by the second pair Pilot and a correct answer. Such role based analogies are very common in reasoning sections of competitive exams. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) A plane is an aircraft used for air travel. 2) A locomotive is the engine of a train that pulls the railway coaches. 3) A pilot is the person who operates and controls a plane. 4) The options are flight, helicopter, engineer, and none of the above. 5) The correct answer must represent the person who plays a similar operating role for a locomotive. Concept / Approach: We first interpret the relationship between Plane and Locomotive. Both objects are vehicles or engines used for transport, but one is used in air travel and the other on rail. Then we see that Pilot is the operator of the plane. Therefore, we need to choose a term that denotes the operator of a locomotive. In common railway terminology, that person is called an engineer or train driver. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Express the relationship in simple sentences. A pilot operates a plane. Step 2: For a locomotive, the person responsible for driving and operating it is the train engineer or locomotive driver. Step 3: Examine the options. Flight is an event or journey made by a plane, not a person. Helicopter is another type of aircraft, not a role. Step 4: Engineer in this context refers to a train or locomotive engineer, that is, the driver who controls the train. Step 5: None of the above is incorrect since we have already identified a valid operator term. Step 6: Therefore, the correct analogy is Pilot to Engineer, mirroring the roles of operators of plane and locomotive. Verification / Alternative check: Check the completed analogy: Plane is to Locomotive as Pilot is to Engineer. A pilot is to a plane as an engineer is to a locomotive. Both pairs represent operator to vehicle relationships and form natural parallel sentences. No other option produces this clean correspondence. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Flight is something that a plane undertakes, not a person in charge. Helicopter is another vehicle, so Pilot to Helicopter would be mismatched, since it would connect a person to a vehicle but not in the role of operator of locomotive. None of the above is incorrect because engineer is clearly the standard title for a person who drives a locomotive. Common Pitfalls: Some candidates may mistakenly pair pilot with flight, thinking of the association between pilot and flights. However, in analogies we must stick to the type of relationship given by the first pair. Here, the operator of the first vehicle must correspond to the operator of the second, not to an event or machine component. Final Answer: Thus, the correct completion of the analogy is Pilot is to Engineer, just as Plane is to Locomotive.

Question 11

Teeth is to Hen as Nest is to which of the following, based on common English idioms?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy is not about simple physical characteristics but about well known idiomatic expressions in English. The pair Teeth and Hen hints at the saying hen teeth, which is used to talk about something extremely rare. You must link Nest with the correct word from the options to form a similarly famous idiom. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Hens do not literally have teeth. 2) The phrase hen teeth is used idiomatically for something that is almost impossible to find. 3) Nest combined with a certain animal in everyday usage refers to a misleading or imaginary discovery. 4) The options are Gums, Lips, Mare, and Mouth. 5) The question expects knowledge of idioms, not just physical facts. Concept / Approach: The first pair Teeth and Hen reminds us of the idiom as rare as hen teeth, meaning extremely rare or non existent. It combines a body part that birds do not have with the bird to create an impossible image. The second part of the analogy should echo this type of expression. There is a well known English idiom mares nest, which refers to a supposed discovery that in reality is worthless or imaginary. It similarly uses a combination that is not literally correct, since mares do not build nests. Therefore, NEST must be paired with MARE to form this idiomatic expression. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recognise that hens and teeth do not go together naturally, which suggests an idiomatic or humorous phrasing rather than a simple physical relation. Step 2: Recall the idiom about hen teeth, which is used to describe something almost impossible or extremely rare. Step 3: Look for a similar idiom in English that uses Nest with a particular animal. The expression mares nest describes a supposed discovery that actually turns out to be illusory or not valuable. Step 4: Notice the pattern. Hen teeth suggests impossibility. Mare nest suggests a false or foolish discovery. Both use combinations that are not literally accurate in the real world. Step 5: Check each option. Gums and Lips are body parts, and Mouth is another body part. They do not form any common idiom with Nest that parallels hen teeth. Step 6: Mare, on the other hand, forms mares nest, which is a known idiom. Thus, Nest is to Mare as Teeth is to Hen in the context of idiomatic usage. Verification / Alternative check: Search your memory of idioms. As rare as hen teeth and mares nest appear in many idiom lists and advanced vocabulary references. There is no standard idiom gums nest, lips nest, or mouth nest in English. This confirms that the intended testing point is knowledge of these two specific idioms. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Gums, Lips, and Mouth all refer to parts of the mouth but they do not combine with Nest to produce a meaningful idiom. In addition, they do not mirror the pattern of using an animal name to create a phrase about impossibility or folly. Only Mare meets both requirements: it forms a known idiom with Nest and mirrors the animal body part pairing style of the first pair. Common Pitfalls: Students who are not familiar with idiomatic usage may try to interpret the question literally and think about where nests are found, leading them to random guesses. However, hens do not have teeth, so the first pair already signals an idiomatic angle. Recognising this quickly points your thinking toward matching idioms rather than purely physical features. Final Answer: The correct completion of the analogy is Nest is to Mare in the same idiomatic sense that Teeth is to Hen. The answer is Mare.

Question 12

Blasphemy is to Religion as Treason is to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy question connects types of serious offences to the entities against which they are committed. It assesses knowledge of the meaning of the words Blasphemy and Treason and the contexts in which they are used, which is useful for general awareness and language based reasoning. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Blasphemy is speech or action that shows disrespect or irreverence towards a deity, sacred things, or religion. Concept / Approach: The pair Blasphemy and Religion represents an offence and the sacred sphere it violates. In the same pattern, Treason is an offence committed against the state or government. It involves betraying ones country, often by attempting to overthrow the government or aid enemies. Therefore, the natural completion of the analogy is Treason to Government. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Clarify the first pair. Blasphemy is offensive speech or conduct against religious beliefs or sacred entities, so the injured party or affected domain is Religion. Step 2: Identify what Treason targets. Treason is a crime of betraying the country, particularly against the state authority or government. Step 3: Examine the options. Government, constitution, reason, and none of the above represent different kinds of entities. Step 4: Government is the organisation that exercises political authority in a country and is the usual victim of treason. Step 5: Constitution is a foundational legal document or set of principles, not the primary entity used in the common definition of treason. Step 6: Reason is unrelated, and none of the above is incorrect because government is clearly appropriate. Step 7: Therefore, Treason stands to Government in the same way that Blasphemy stands to Religion. Verification / Alternative check: Compare definitions. Blasphemy is offence against God or sacred things, that is, against Religion. Treason is offence against the sovereign or government. Law books and general descriptions always frame treason as a betrayal of the government or state, not of the constitution alone. This confirms that government is the correct counterpart. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Constitution is a related concept but is not the standard word used to describe the object of treason. While acts of treason may violate the constitution, the crime is defined with respect to the state or government. Reason has no link to treason in the way religion is linked to blasphemy. None of the above cannot be correct because government already matches the intended relationship. Common Pitfalls: A common error is to be tempted by abstract terms like constitution due to their importance in civic life. However, analogy questions are usually based on standard dictionary definitions, in which treason is defined as a crime against the government or sovereign. Keeping to these standard meanings prevents confusion. Final Answer: The correct completion of the analogy is Treason is to government as Blasphemy is to Religion.

Question 13

Race is to Fatigue as Fast is to which of the following effects or conditions?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy question connects an activity with a physical state that commonly results from that activity. A race often leads to fatigue, that is, tiredness. The second part of the analogy uses the word fast, which in this context means to abstain from eating. You must determine which condition most naturally results from fasting. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Race is a strenuous physical activity, especially a competitive running event. 2) Fatigue is the state of being tired or exhausted, often after heavy exertion. 3) Fast here refers to going without food for a period of time, as in religious or health related fasting. 4) The options are Hunger, Appetite, Weakness, and Food. 5) The relationship should be cause and effect in both parts of the analogy. Concept / Approach: In the first pair, taking part in a race causes fatigue as a natural consequence of physical exertion. In the second pair, fasting, that is not eating for a period, leads most directly to hunger, the feeling of needing or wanting food. While weakness can occur after longer or more intense fasting, hunger is the more immediate and direct effect. Therefore, the correct parallel effect for fast is hunger. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Understand the first relationship. When a person runs a race, they often end up feeling fatigue due to heavy physical effort. Step 2: Recognise this as a cause effect pattern: race causes fatigue. Step 3: Interpret fast correctly. In this question, fast is a verb or noun meaning to abstain from food for some time, not fast as in quick. Step 4: Consider the immediate physical effect of not eating. A person who fasts soon feels hunger, the strong desire to eat. Step 5: Compare the options. Hunger is the direct feeling produced by lack of food. Appetite is the general desire for food but is not always caused specifically by fasting. Step 6: Weakness may appear after longer fasting but is a more distant effect and not the most immediate and universal one. Step 7: Food is not a condition at all but the thing that is absent during fasting. Step 8: Therefore, fast causes hunger just as race causes fatigue. Verification / Alternative check: Rephrase the analogy. Running a race leads to fatigue. Observing a fast leads to hunger. Both sentences state a clear and common cause effect relationship that aligns with everyday experiences. No other option allows such a clean parallel. For example, saying fast leads to food would not make sense in terms of causation. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Appetite is a general desire for food that can exist even when a person is not fasting, such as at mealtimes in normal routine. Weakness is more severe and may depend on the length and conditions of the fast, so it is less universally immediate than hunger. Food is not a physical state but the item one consumes, so it cannot play the same role as fatigue in the first pair. Common Pitfalls: Learners sometimes confuse hunger and appetite or choose weakness because they associate fasting with extreme conditions. However, analogy questions usually expect you to pick the most direct, primary consequence. Just as running a race almost always leads to some fatigue, fasting naturally and quickly leads to hunger. Final Answer: The correct completion of the analogy is Fast is to Hunger as Race is to Fatigue. Therefore, the correct answer is Hunger.

Question 14

In this subject analogy, “Mathematics is to Numbers as History is to ______”. Choose the term that represents the main focus or subject matter of history in the same way that numbers are the main focus of mathematics.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy question compares school subjects and the central things they study. The pattern given is “Mathematics : Numbers :: History : ?”. To answer correctly, we must decide what is to history as numbers are to mathematics. In other words, which option best represents what history mainly deals with, just like numbers are the core objects of study in mathematics. This type of verbal analogy appears frequently in aptitude exams to check conceptual clarity and general awareness of school level subjects. Given Data / Assumptions: • Mathematics is a subject that focuses mainly on numbers, quantities, patterns, and related structures. • History is a subject that records and explains what happened in the past. • Options are: wars, people, events, dates. • We assume standard school textbook understanding of these subjects. • The relationship between the terms must be of the same logical type on both sides of the analogy. Concept / Approach: In mathematics, numbers are fundamental. Almost every topic in mathematics, whether arithmetic, algebra, or statistics, involves numbers in some form. For history, we have to ask what is similarly central. While wars, people, and dates all appear in historical study, the most general and accurate term is events. History is often defined as the study of past events. Wars, political changes, discoveries, revolutions, and social movements are all kinds of events. Therefore, events play the same core role in history that numbers play in mathematics. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Understand the first pair. Mathematics is mainly concerned with numbers, operations on numbers, and related structures. So the relationship is “subject : main object of study”. Step 2: Apply this pattern to history. History is the subject. We must find the term that describes what history primarily studies. Step 3: Examine the options one by one. Wars are a type of historical event, but history is not limited to wars. People are participants in history, but the subject does not simply list people; it records what they do. Dates are important for placing things in time, but again, history is not just dates on a timeline. Step 4: Events is broader and more accurate. History records events such as wars, treaties, elections, cultural changes, and inventions. This matches the general definition of history as the study of past events. Step 5: Therefore, “History : Events” completes the analogy in the same way that “Mathematics : Numbers” does. Verification / Alternative check: We can express both pairs in sentence form. Mathematics deals with numbers. History deals with events. This sentence pattern is natural and appears in many basic definitions. If we try to substitute another option, for example, “History deals with dates”, we see that this feels incomplete and narrow, because dates only tell us when something happened, not what happened. Similarly, “History deals with wars” excludes economic, social, and cultural developments. Hence, events is the only option that fits the same level of generality as numbers for mathematics. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Wars: Important in history, but they are only one category of events. History also covers revolutions, reforms, discoveries, and many other non war topics. • People: History involves people, but recording people without their actions and experiences would not be meaningful history. The focus is on what happened. • Dates: These simply give the time of events. They support history but are not the main content by themselves. Common Pitfalls: A common mistake is to think of the most memorable part of history classes, such as wars or dates, and choose that option. However, analogy questions require matching the role of the term, not just familiarity. Numbers are central to every part of mathematics. The parallel for history must be equally central. By keeping this in mind, test takers can correctly identify events as the best answer. Final Answer: The term that completes the analogy is Events.

Question 15

In this branch of knowledge analogy, “Physiology is to Biology as Metaphysics is to ______”. Choose the discipline to which metaphysics belongs in the same way physiology belongs to biology.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy compares branches of study to their parent disciplines. The pair “Physiology : Biology” shows that physiology is a branch within the wider field of biology. The question then asks us to identify which broader field metaphysics belongs to. Such questions test general awareness of academic disciplines and their relationships, which is useful for aptitude and general knowledge exams. Given Data / Assumptions: • Physiology is a branch that studies functions of living organisms and their parts. • Biology is the larger science of life, including structure, function, growth, and evolution of living things. • Metaphysics is named as the second term that must be related to a broader area. • Options: physics, statistics, mathematics, philosophy. • We assume standard academic classifications used in school and college curricula. Concept / Approach: Physiology is one of many subfields of biology, just as zoology and botany are. So the first pair shows a “branch of science : parent science” relationship. We must now recall what metaphysics is. Metaphysics is a major branch of philosophy that explores fundamental questions about reality, existence, causality, and the nature of being. It does not belong to physics, statistics, or mathematics, but to philosophy. Therefore, just as physiology is a part of biology, metaphysics is a part of philosophy. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Clarify the first pair. Physiology is not equal to biology but is contained within it. It focuses on bodily functions like respiration, circulation, and digestion, all under the larger umbrella of biology. Step 2: Identify the pattern: “branch or subfield : major field”. Step 3: Recall the meaning of metaphysics. It is concerned with questions such as what exists, what it means for something to be real, and how things are related at the deepest level. These are philosophical, not purely scientific or mathematical, questions. Step 4: Examine the options. Physics is an empirical science about matter and energy. Statistics is a branch of mathematics about data. Mathematics itself is the abstract study of numbers, structures, and patterns. Philosophy is the discipline that studies fundamental questions about knowledge, existence, values, and logic. Metaphysics is a classical branch of philosophy. Step 5: Therefore, the relationship is “Metaphysics : Philosophy” to mirror “Physiology : Biology”. Verification / Alternative check: We can express the analogy in explanatory sentences. Physiology is a branch of biology. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy. Both pairs then share the same structure. No other option allows such a natural and academically accurate sentence. It would be incorrect to say “Metaphysics is a branch of physics” because physics deals with measurable physical phenomena, while metaphysics deals with abstract questions often beyond direct measurement. This makes philosophy the only valid parent discipline. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Physics: Although the word resembles metaphysics, the subjects are different. Physics is a natural science; metaphysics is a philosophical area. • Statistics: A mathematical field dealing with data analysis, unrelated to metaphysical questions about reality. • Mathematics: An abstract science, but metaphysics does not study numbers or shapes; it studies existence and reality at a conceptual level. Common Pitfalls: Many learners are misled by the similarity in the words physics and metaphysics and assume a direct connection. However, metaphysics historically came after the treatise on physics in classical philosophical works, which is how the name arose, not because it is a subfield of physics. Remembering that metaphysics is a famous branch of philosophy helps avoid this confusion and leads to the correct choice quickly. Final Answer: The field that completes the analogy is Philosophy.

Question 16

In this category analogy, “Malaria is to Disease as Spear is to ______”. Choose the term that stands to “Spear” in the same way “Disease” stands to “Malaria”.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy question uses a simple classification relationship. Malaria is a specific example that belongs to the broader category disease. You must select what broader category a spear belongs to, in order to mirror that relationship. Recognising type and category pairs is a basic but important skill in verbal reasoning, often tested in aptitude exams. Given Data / Assumptions: • Malaria is a specific illness caused by parasites transmitted by mosquitoes. • Disease is the general category for illnesses such as malaria, dengue, and typhoid. • Spear is a pointed weapon with a long shaft, historically used in hunting and combat. • Options: death, weapon, sword, wound. • The target is to find a term that categorises spear as disease categorises malaria. Concept / Approach: The first pair illustrates a “specific example : broader class” relationship. Malaria is a type of disease. For the second part, spear is also a specific item that belongs to a bigger class. It is not itself an injury, but an instrument that can cause injury. The appropriate broad class name for spear is weapon. Sword is another specific weapon, while death and wound are results that weapons may cause, not categories to which spear belongs. Thus, the correct match is weapon. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Make the first pair explicit. Malaria is a disease. So the pattern is “example : category”. Step 2: Apply this idea to spear. We ask: spear is a type of what? Step 3: Check each option. Death is the end of life, usually an outcome, not a category of objects. Weapon is a general term for instruments used in fighting or self defence, including spears, swords, guns, and arrows. Sword is another specific weapon. Wound is an injury, again a possible result of using a spear. Step 4: Since spear is one variety of weapon, weapon plays the same category role as disease does for malaria. Step 5: Therefore, the completed pair is “Spear : Weapon”. Verification / Alternative check: We can form parallel sentences to test the relationship. Malaria is a disease. Spear is a weapon. These are both natural classification statements. If we try to substitute another option, for example, “Spear is a wound”, the sentence becomes incorrect. Similarly, “Spear is a death” does not make sense. “Spear is a sword” is also wrong because both spear and sword are individual types in the same class, not one being a broader category of the other. This confirms that weapon is the only correct classification term. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Death: A possible result of injuries from weapons, but not the class name for spear. • Sword: Another example of a weapon, similar in kind to spear, not the broader category. • Wound: An injury that a spear can cause, but again an effect, not a category that contains spear. Common Pitfalls: Learners sometimes confuse cause, effect, and category when solving analogies. For example, because malaria can cause death, they might pair spear with death. However, the original pattern is not cause and effect; it is type and category. Keeping this in mind and focusing on what each word actually is, rather than what it can cause, leads directly to the correct answer weapon. Final Answer: The correct word that completes the analogy is Weapon.

Question 17

In this material analogy, “Steel is to Rails as Alnico is to ______”. Choose the object that is commonly made from the alloy Alnico in the same way rails are made from steel.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy is based on materials and their typical uses. In the pair “Steel : Rails”, steel is the material and rails are the common product made from it, especially in railway tracks. The question then asks for a similar relationship with Alnico, which is a special alloy. You must know which objects are usually made from Alnico. This checks general science knowledge and the ability to recognise material–product relationships. Given Data / Assumptions: • Steel is a strong alloy of iron and carbon widely used in construction and rail tracks. • Rails are the long steel bars on which train wheels run. • Alnico is an alloy made mainly from aluminium, nickel, and cobalt, with some iron and other elements. • Options: magnets, aircraft, machinery, silver ware. • We assume basic knowledge from science textbooks about common alloys and their uses. Concept / Approach: Steel is chosen for rails because of its strength and durability. The relationship in the first pair is “material : product usually made from that material”. We must recall where Alnico is used. Alnico is famous for its strong permanent magnetic properties. Many permanent magnets, especially in older equipment and loudspeakers, are made from Alnico. Aircraft, general machinery, and silverware are made from other metals and alloys, not specifically from Alnico. Thus, magnets are to Alnico as rails are to steel. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Understand the first pair. Rails are made from steel because it is strong, tough, and can bear heavy loads. So the pattern is “alloy or metal : item manufactured using that alloy or metal”. Step 2: Recall the properties of Alnico. It is known as a strong permanent magnet alloy. When it is magnetised, it retains magnetism for a long time. Step 3: Evaluate each option with this in mind. Magnets: Many permanent magnets, especially in instruments and loudspeakers, are made out of Alnico alloy. Aircraft: Modern aircraft parts are mainly made from aluminium alloys, titanium, or composite materials, not from Alnico, which is not suited for structural parts. Machinery: This is a very general term; while some parts may use magnets, machinery as a whole is not made from Alnico. Silver ware: These are items made from silver or stainless steel, not from Alnico. Step 4: Only magnets stand in the same clear “material used for” relationship with Alnico that rails do with steel. Verification / Alternative check: We can restate the analogy: “Rails are made of steel; magnets are made of Alnico”. This is a factual statement used in many basic science references. Attempting any other pairing gives poor factual accuracy. For example, “Aircraft are made of Alnico” is incorrect and does not represent common practice. This confirms that magnets is the only scientifically valid product to pair with Alnico in this context. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Aircraft: Primarily use light and strong alloys such as aluminium alloys and titanium, not magnetic alloys like Alnico. • Machinery: Too broad and undefined. Many machines use magnets, but the entire category is not a direct product of Alnico. • Silver ware: Mostly made from silver or stainless steel, unrelated to Alnico. Common Pitfalls: Some students misread Alnico as a brand or think of it as a general metal. Remember that Alnico is an alloy specially designed for strong permanent magnets. Recognising this and focusing on specific, fact based material uses helps in solving many such science based analogies. A quick review of common alloys and their applications is very useful for aptitude exams. Final Answer: The product that completes the analogy is Magnets.

Question 18

Analogy with opposites: “Mature is to Regressed as Varied is to ______”. Choose the word that stands in opposite relation to “Varied” in the same way “Regressed” stands opposite to “Mature”.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy is based on contrast or opposite relationships. The pair “Mature : Regressed” suggests that regressed is the opposite of mature, in the sense of moving backward instead of fully developing. The question then asks for a similar contrast for “Varied”. Analogies of this type test your understanding of antonyms and the ability to apply the same type of relationship to a second pair of words. Given Data / Assumptions: • Mature describes something or someone that is fully developed or grown. • Regressed refers to having gone backward to a less developed state. • Varied describes something that shows diversity, change, or variety. • Options: monotonous, rhythmice, obsolete, decorous. • We treat rhythmice as a misprint, likely intended to be rhythmic, which still does not match the needed opposite. Concept / Approach: In the first pair, the relationship is clear: mature represents full development; regressed suggests a return to a less developed, less advanced state. So the second pair should have a similar opposite meaning. Varied implies a lot of change, diversity, and differences. The opposite idea would be something like uniform, unchanging, or monotonous. Monotonous fits this idea exactly, describing something repetitive and lacking variation. Other options do not present a direct opposite to varied. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Clarify the first relationship. Mature and regressed are not synonyms; they are conceptual opposites in terms of development. A mature person or system has progressed; a regressed one has gone backward. Step 2: Recognise that the pattern is “quality : opposite quality”. For the second half, we need the opposite of varied. Step 3: Understand the word varied. It refers to something that is diverse, changing, and not the same all the time. A varied routine or varied scenery has many different elements. Step 4: Examine the options. Monotonous describes something dull and repetitive, with little or no variation. This is a direct opposite to varied. Rhythmice (or rhythmic) suggests having a regular rhythm, which does not necessarily mean lacking variety; music can be rhythmic and still varied. Obsolete means outdated or no longer in use. This does not contrast with varied. Decorous means polite and proper in behaviour, unrelated to variety. Step 5: Only monotonous captures the opposite of varied in the same way regressed stands opposite to mature. Verification / Alternative check: We can rewrite both pairs as clear antonym pairs. Mature versus regressed reflects development versus going backward. Varied versus monotonous reflects variety versus sameness. In each case, the second word cancels the positive quality of the first. Trying to match varied with any of the other options fails to produce such a neat, direct opposition. This confirms that monotonous is the correct answer. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Rhythmice (rhythmic): Indicates a regular beat or pattern. Something can be both rhythmic and varied, so it is not an opposite of varied. • Obsolete: Means outdated, not modern. It has nothing to do with whether something is varied or monotonous. • Decorous: Means proper and polite in behaviour. This is a moral or social quality, unrelated to variety. Common Pitfalls: Some candidates are distracted by unusual or rare words, assuming that the most difficult word is the correct answer. Others ignore the opposite pattern in the first pair and look for a synonym of varied instead of an antonym. Always begin by identifying the exact relationship in the first half of an analogy and then demand the same type of relationship in the second half. This prevents random guessing and leads logically to monotonous. Final Answer: The word that correctly completes the analogy is Monotonous.

Question 19

Analogy with related emotions: “Jeopardy is to Peril as Jealousy is to ______”. Choose the emotion that stands to jealousy in the same way peril stands to jeopardy.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy compares pairs of words that have closely related meanings. The pair “Jeopardy : Peril” suggests that peril is almost a synonym for jeopardy, both meaning danger or risk. The question then asks you to find a similar near synonym for jealousy. Such analogy items check vocabulary range and awareness of emotional terms that often appear together in reading comprehension and general English sections. Given Data / Assumptions: • Jeopardy means danger, risk, or exposure to harm. • Peril also means serious and immediate danger. • Jealousy is an emotion that involves resentment and fear of losing something, often in relationships. • Options: lust, sin, envy, insecurity. • We assume standard English meanings and common pairings like jealousy and envy. Concept / Approach: The first pair is clearly a synonym pair: both jeopardy and peril point to danger. Therefore, in the second pair, we must choose a word that is a synonym or near synonym of jealousy. Envy and jealousy are very closely related emotions involving resentment when someone else has something desirable. Lust is desire of a different type; sin is a moral judgement, and insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty about oneself. Among the options, envy is the best match for jealousy. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Confirm the first relationship. Jeopardy and peril both refer to danger, particularly serious or life threatening risk. They do not oppose each other; they support each other in meaning. Step 2: Recognise that the analogy uses synonym or very close meaning pairing. Step 3: Understand jealousy. This emotion arises when someone fears losing a valued relationship or feels threatened by another person. It often overlaps with resentment that someone else might receive attention or advantages. Step 4: Consider envy. Envy is the feeling of wanting what someone else has and resenting them for it. In everyday language and exam contexts, jealousy and envy are often treated as near synonyms. Step 5: Examine the other options. Lust is strong sexual desire, not the same as jealousy. Sin is a religious or moral term for wrongdoing. Insecurity is a broad feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence; although jealousy may involve insecurity, it is not a direct synonym. Step 6: Therefore, envy is the word that stands to jealousy as peril stands to jeopardy. Verification / Alternative check: We can rephrase both pairs as synonym expressions. Jeopardy and peril both describe being in danger. Jealousy and envy both describe resentful desire related to what someone else has or might take. In many dictionaries and thesauruses, envy appears as a key related word under jealousy. This confirms that the relationship pattern is parallel and that envy is the correct choice. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Lust: Refers to intense physical desire, usually of a sexual nature, which is different from jealousy. • Sin: A moral concept, not an emotion. Jealousy may be considered a sin in some traditions, but sin is not a synonym for jealousy itself. • Insecurity: A general lack of confidence. It may underlie jealousy but does not have the same meaning. Common Pitfalls: Some candidates may overthink and look for complex psychological links or moral labels. However, analogy questions typically focus on basic semantic relationships such as synonym, antonym, or category. Here the first pair clearly signals synonyms, so the safe approach is to seek the closest synonym of jealousy. Recognising envy as that synonym prevents confusion and leads to a straightforward answer. Final Answer: The emotion that completes the analogy is Envy.

Question 20

Biology analogy: “Winter is to Hibernation as Summer is to ______”. Choose the biological term that describes a similar seasonal rest in summer as hibernation does in winter.

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Introduction / Context: This analogy is drawn from basic biology and animal behaviour. The pair “Winter : Hibernation” refers to the long period of deep sleep or inactivity that some animals undergo during cold winters. The question asks for the corresponding term used when animals undergo a similar rest during hot, dry conditions in summer. This tests knowledge of common biological processes and technical vocabulary such as hibernation and aestivation. Given Data / Assumptions: • Winter is the cold season in which food may be scarce and temperatures low. • Hibernation is a state of long term dormancy that some animals enter in winter to conserve energy. • Summer is the hot season, often linked with dryness in many regions. • Options: cache, aestivation, survival, activation. • We assume standard school biology definitions of hibernation and aestivation. Concept / Approach: Hibernation is winter sleep. Animals like bears, some rodents, and others reduce bodily activity, slow their metabolism, and remain inactive during winter. In hot and dry conditions, other animals such as certain frogs and snails go into a similar resting state to avoid dehydration and heat. This summer dormancy is known as aestivation. The analogy must match “season : typical dormancy response”. Therefore, the correct pair is “Summer : Aestivation”. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Understand the first pair. Winter and hibernation are linked because winter is the season that triggers hibernation in many species. Hibernation is an adaptation to survive cold and food scarcity. Step 2: Look for a similar biological term linked to summer. In hot or dry periods, some animals protect themselves by becoming inactive in burrows or sheltered places. Step 3: Identify this process as aestivation, which is summer dormancy. Step 4: Examine the options. Cache means a hidden store of food or goods and is not a biological state. Survival is too general and does not name a specific process. Activation is the opposite of going into dormancy. Aestivation specifically names the summer sleep state. Step 5: Therefore, Summer is to Aestivation in the same way Winter is to Hibernation. Verification / Alternative check: We can place both pairs into definitions. Hibernation is long term dormancy during winter, while aestivation is long term dormancy during hot or dry summer conditions. These paired definitions are taught together in schools, making them classic exam vocabulary. Cache, survival, and activation do not appear as standard biological terms in this specific context. Matching hibernation with aestivation in seasonal analogy is therefore correct and consistent. Why Other Options Are Wrong: • Cache: Refers to stored food or hidden supply, not a seasonal sleep or rest state. • Survival: A broad outcome of many behaviours; it is not the specific process analogous to hibernation. • Activation: Implies beginning activity, which is the reverse of entering a resting state. Common Pitfalls: Some students may not recall the exact word aestivation and may guess a more familiar English word like survival. However, analogy questions in science sections often test precise technical terms. Remembering that hibernation is winter sleep and aestivation is summer sleep is a neat way to fix these two terms in memory for exams. Final Answer: The term that completes the analogy is Aestivation.

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