Word Analogy
Analogies: Word Analogy
Word Analogy
Word Analogy
What you'll learn
- Complete word pairs that share the same kind of link.
- Read analogies in the form "A is to B as C is to ?".
- Spot the hidden relationship: member and its group.
Key concepts
Level 1 — Core idea
Verbal: "Dog is to Animal as Rose is to Flower" — a Dog is a kind of Animal, and a Rose is the same kind of thing but for Flowers.
Symbolic: A : B :: C : D, where the relationship between A and B is the same as between C and D.
Visual: Picture two matching puzzle pieces — A fits with B the same way C fits with D.
Level 2 — Going deeper
Always name the relationship first ("member of a group", "part of a whole", "used for") before hunting for the answer. This stops you from picking a word that merely sounds related.
NCERT anchor
NCERT Language/EVS, Class 3 — grouping objects, animals, and places by category supports this same relationship-finding skill.
Worked example
Mango is to Fruit as Carrot is to ?
Step 1 — Mango is a kind of Fruit.
Step 2 — Carrot is the same kind of thing but for Vegetables.
Answer: Vegetable
Monday is to Day as January is to ?
Step 1 — Monday is a kind of Day.
Step 2 — January is the same kind of thing but for Months.
Answer: Month
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Picking a word that just sounds nice | No relationship check | Name the link between the first pair first |
| Repeating the given word's category | Confusing A's group with C's group | Keep A's group and C's group separate |
| Choosing an unrelated category | Guessing | Check the option truly matches C's real group |
| Overthinking simple pairs | Second-guessing | Trust the clear, direct relationship |
Quick check
- Doctor is to Profession as Cricket is to ?
- Lion is to Animal as Sparrow is to ?
- Triangle is to Shape as Red is to ?
- Stretch: India is to Country as Delhi is to ?
Revision tip: Say "A is a kind of B" out loud, then repeat the same sentence shape for C.
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Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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