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Directions :
A good way to figure out the relationship in a given question is to make up a sentence that describes the relationship between the first two words. Then, try to use the same sentence to find out which of the answer choices completes the same relationship with the third word.
16.
Careful is to cautious as boastful is to
- A.arrogant.
- C.joyful.
- B.humble.
- D.suspicious.
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Careful and cautious are synonyms (they mean the same thing). Boastful and arrogant are also synonyms. The answer is not choice b because humble means the opposite of boastful. The answer is not choice c or d because neither means the same as boastful. |
17.
Yard is to inch as quart is to
- A.gallon.
- C.milk.
- B.ounce.
- D.liquid.
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| 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. |
18.
Sponge is to porous as rubber is to
- A.massive.
- C.elastic.
- B.solid.
- D.inflexible.
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A sponge is a porous material. Rubber is an elastic material. Choice a is incorrect because rubber would not generally be referred to as massive. The answer is not choice b because even though rubber is a solid, its most noticeable characteristic is its elasticity. Choice d is incorrect because rubber has flexibility. |
19.
Elated is to despondent as enlightened is to
- A.aware.
- C.miserable.
- B.ignorant.
- D.tolerant.
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Elated is the opposite of despondent; enlightened is the opposite of ignorant. |
20.
Artist is to painting as senator is to
- A.attorney.
- C.politician.
- B.law.
- D.constituents.
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| An artist makes paintings; a senator makes laws. The answer is not choice a because an attorney does not make laws and a senator is not an attorney. Choice c is incorrect because a senator is a politician. Constituents (choice d) is also incorrect because a senator serves his or her constituents. |
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