Analyzing the Bore : Augur : Scoop Analogy

This question tests your ability to identify relationships between words and apply that same relationship to a new set of words. We need to figure out how "Augur" relates to "Bore" and then find a similar relationship for "Scoop" among the given options.

Understanding the Tool-Action Relationship

The core relationship presented in the first pair, "Bore : Augur", is that the second term is a tool used to perform the action described by the first term.

• Bore: This refers to the action of making a hole, typically by drilling or turning something.
• Augur: This is a tool, specifically a hand tool consisting of a shaft with a screwlike cutting head, used for boring holes in the ground or wood.

So, an Augur is used for Boring.

Applying the Analogy to Scoop

Now, we apply this same "tool used for action" relationship to the term "Scoop". In this case, "Scoop" can refer to both the action of lifting or moving something with a scoop-like tool, or the tool itself.

We are looking for a tool from the options that is primarily used for the action of scooping.

Evaluating the Options

Let's examine each option to see which tool fits the action of scooping:

• Axe: An axe is a tool used for chopping wood or other heavy materials. It is not used for scooping.
• Shovel: A shovel is a tool with a broad blade and typically curved sides, attached to a handle. It is specifically designed for lifting and scooping materials like soil, sand, or snow.
• Tongs: Tongs are a tool used for gripping and holding objects, especially when they are hot or difficult to handle. They are not used for scooping.
• Oar: An oar is a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat. It is used for propulsion through water, not for scooping.

Here's a table summarizing the relationship:

Identifying the Correct Answer

Based on the analysis, the tool that is used for the action of scooping is a Shovel. Therefore, "Shovel" completes the analogy in the same way that "Augur" relates to "Bore".

The complete analogy is: Bore : Augur :: Scoop : Shovel.