Select the correct option to complete the analogy.
Bird-Nest-Bee Analogy Explained
This question asks to complete an analogy based on the relationship between an animal and its dwelling.
The first pair, Bird : Nest, establishes the relationship: a bird lives in and builds a nest.
We need to find the corresponding dwelling for a bee to complete the analogy: Bee : ______ .
Analyzing Bee Homes
Let's examine the options provided:
- Kennel: This is the dwelling for a dog.
- Hammock: This is a type of bed, not an animal's home.
- Hive: This is the structure where bees live and raise their young.
- Lair: This is typically a wild animal's den or hiding place.
Comparing the options, a Hive is the correct term for a bee's home, matching the relationship shown in the first pair.
Conclusion
Therefore, the analogy is completed as Bird : Nest :: Bee : Hive.
Important Questions from Verbal Analogies
Select the word that fits the analogy:
Explicit : Implicit :: Express :
Choose the most suitable one-word substitute for the following expression:
Connotation of a road or way
For submitting tax returns, all resident males with annual income below Rs 10 lakh should fill up Form P and all resident females with income below Rs 8 lakh should fill up Form Q. All people with incomes above Rs 10 lakh should fill up Form R, except non residents with income above Rs 15 lakhs, who should fill up Form S. All others should fill Form T. An example of a person who should fill Form T is
Fuse : Fusion ∷ Use: _____
Five friends P, Q, R, S and T went camping. At night, they had to sleep in a row inside the tent. P, Q and T refused to sleep next to R since he snored loudly. P and S wanted to avoid
Q as he usually hugged people in sleep.
Assuming everyone was satisfied with the sleeping arrangements, what is the order in which they slept?
