Big: Small:: Solid: ?
Analogy Reasoning: Big vs. Small, Solid vs. Liquid
This question requires identifying the relationship between the first pair of words and applying it to find the missing word in the second pair.
Step 1: Identify the Relationship
The first pair is "Big : Small". These words represent opposite concepts (antonyms). The relationship is one of opposition.
Step 2: Apply the Relationship
We need to find a word that is the opposite of "Solid".
Step 3: Evaluate Options
- Metal: A substance often in a solid state, not an opposite.
- Liquid: A state of matter that is distinct from and often considered the opposite of solid.
- Smoke: A gas/aerosol, different from solid, but 'liquid' is the primary antonym in terms of states of matter.
- Cold: The opposite of hot, not related to solid.
Step 4: Determine the Answer
The word that best represents the opposite of "Solid" in this context is "Liquid".
Important Questions from Reasoning Analogy
WSO is related to XXUP in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ONKG is related to PPMH. To which of the following is VURN related, following the same logic?
Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
(The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.)
Withdraw : ExtractSelect the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below.
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(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13, can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
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(1, 82, 61)
7 is related to 30 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 100. To which of the following is 22 related following the same logic?
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
