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Complete the Analogy?

 

Grain : Stock :: Stick : ?

A) Bundle B) String
C) Collection D) Heap
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bundle

Explanation:

Here the relation between the given words is that the second word is the collection of the first word.

As the collection of grains is called Stock, similarly, the collection of sticks is called as Bundle.

 

Hence, Grain : Stock :: Stick : Bundle.

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Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions from the given options.


The dog was sitting _______ the table waiting _______ catch the ball that was thrown ________ him _________ his master.

A) below, for, to, by B) under, for, towards, by
C) up, to, towards, by D) under, to, towards, by
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) under, to, towards, by

Explanation:

The dog was sitting under the table waiting to catch the ball that was thrown towards him by his master.

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Transition : Change :: Immobility :  ?

A) Stillness B) Liveliness
C) Action D) Busyness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Stillness

Explanation:

Given Transition is to Change, and we know that Transition and change are Synonyms. Similarly, Immobility means not moving and synonym of immobility are motionlessness, stillness,...

 

Hence, Transition is to change as immobility is to stillness.

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Modern : Antiquated :: Weak : ?

A) Strong B) Fragile
C) Inadequate D) Puny
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Strong

Explanation:

Modern is used to refer to something new whereas antiquated is used with respect to something old.

In other words, both terms are the opposite of each other.


From the above analysis, the missing word should be a word that represents the opposite of weak. Strong is used to with great influence. Therefore, the apt word is strong or any synonym of strong like potent, powerful, keen,...

 

Hence, Modern : Antiquated :: Weak : Strong.

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Fill in the blank with a suitable word from the given words.

All the efforts of the batsmen went _____ vain as the bowlers failed to perform well.

A) for B) off
C) in D) out
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

Explanation:
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Rotate : Energy :: Stop : ?

A) Spin B) Break
C) Inertia D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Inertia

Explanation:

To rotate is to energy to stop is to inertia. From the definition itself we know that inertia is a property by virtue of which a body continues to be in the state of rest or in state of motion. So over here whenever energy is supplied then the body starts to move that is a displacement is there and it is rotating where as whenever the body is stopped an inertia of rest is created.

 

So, Rotate : Energy :: Stop : Inertia.

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Choose the pair which shows the same relation of the given pair from the following options ?

 BRISTLE : BRUSH

A) arm : leg B) key : piano
C) recline : chair D) stage : curtain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) key : piano

Explanation:

A bristle is a part of a brush; a key is a part of a piano.

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Choose the antonym of the word given from the following options ?

MUNDANE

A) Extraordinary B) Regular
C) Visionary D) Routine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Extraordinary

Explanation:
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