Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related tothe first term.
WARD
Understanding Word Analogies: WOLF to FLOW and DRAW to ?
Word analogy questions test your ability to identify the relationship between a pair of words and apply that same relationship to a different word to find the missing term. In this specific analogy, we are given the pair WOLF : FLOW and asked to find the word that relates to DRAW in the same way.
Analyzing the Relationship Between WOLF and FLOW
Let's look closely at the letters in WOLF and FLOW:
- WOLF has the letters W, O, L, F.
- FLOW has the letters F, L, O, W.
Observe the order of the letters. The letters in FLOW are exactly the same as the letters in WOLF, but their order is reversed. WOLF spelled backward is FLOW.
| Word | Letter 1 | Letter 2 | Letter 3 | Letter 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF | W | O | L | F |
| FLOW | F | L | O | W |
The relationship is simply reversing the letters of the first word to get the second word.
Applying the Relationship to DRAW
Now, we need to apply the same relationship (reversing the letters) to the word DRAW.
- DRAW has the letters D, R, A, W.
Let's reverse the order of these letters:
Starting from the last letter of DRAW (W) and moving backward:
- Last letter is W
- Second to last is A
- Third to last is R
- First letter is D
Putting these reversed letters together gives us WARD.
Comparing with the Options
We found that applying the same logic (reversing the letters) to DRAW results in WARD. Now let's look at the given options:
- WRAD
- WARD
- DARW
- RWAD
Comparing our result, WARD, with the options, we see that Option 2 matches our derived word.
Conclusion on the Analogy
The analogy WOLF : FLOW follows the rule of reversing the letters of the first word. Applying this rule to DRAW gives us WARD. Therefore, DRAW is related to WARD in the same way WOLF is related to FLOW.
Revision Table: Word Analogy Key Concepts
| Concept | Description | Example (from this question) |
|---|---|---|
| Analogy | A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. In tests, it's about finding a relationship pattern. | WOLF is to FLOW as DRAW is to ? |
| Relationship | The specific connection or pattern that links the first pair of words. This pattern must be applied to the third word. | Reversing the letters (WOLF becomes FLOW). |
| Applying the Relationship | Using the identified pattern from the first pair on the third word to find the fourth word. | Reversing the letters of DRAW to get WARD. |
Additional Information: Types of Word Analogies
Word analogies can have many different types of relationships. Recognizing common types can help solve them faster. Some examples include:
- Synonyms: Happy : Joyful :: Sad : Unhappy
- Antonyms: Hot : Cold :: Big : Small
- Part to Whole: Finger : Hand :: Toe : Foot
- Cause and Effect: Rain : Flood :: Sun : Drought
- Worker and Tool: Carpenter : Hammer :: Doctor : Stethoscope
- Action and Object: Read : Book :: Eat : Food
- Object and Characteristic: Snow : White :: Grass : Green
- Letter/Word Manipulation: As seen in this question, where letters are rearranged or reversed.
Practicing different types of analogies helps build skills in identifying patterns quickly.
Important Questions from Letter Based
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
PDK : QFN :: SJQ : ?
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
FASTER : AEFRST :: KINGDOM : ?
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
PRACTISE : ACEIPRST :: TECHNOLOGY : ?
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter cluster.
RJB : TGF :: QPG : ?
Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (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.)
Ant ∶ Antling ∶ ∶ Deer ∶ ?
