This question is a word analogy problem where you need to find the relationship between the first pair of words (Night : Thin) and then apply the same relationship to the second word (Shape) to find the missing word from the given options.

Understanding Word Analogies

Word analogies test your ability to recognize the relationship between two words and identify a similar relationship between another pair of words. The relationship can be based on various factors such as:

• Synonyms or Antonyms
• Part and Whole
• Cause and Effect
• Worker and Tool
• Location
• Characteristic Quality
• Letter patterns or structures (less common but possible)

Analyzing the First Pair: Night : Thin

Let's examine the relationship between the words 'Night' and 'Thin'.

• Are they synonyms? No.
• Are they antonyms? No.
• Is one a part of the other? No.
• Is there a clear cause-effect or characteristic relationship? Not a common one.

Sometimes, the relationship is based on the structure or letters of the words themselves. Let's look at the letters in each word:

• Night: N, i, g, h, t
• Thin: T, h, i, n

Observe that all the letters in the word 'Thin' (T, h, i, n) are present in the word 'Night' (N, i, g, h, t). This suggests a possible relationship where the second word is formed using only letters found in the first word.

Applying the Relationship to the Second Pair: Shape : ?

Now, let's apply the relationship we identified (the second word is formed using only letters from the first word) to the second pair. The first word is 'Shape'. We need to find an option that uses only letters present in 'Shape' (S, h, a, p, e).

Evaluating the Options

Let's check each given option:

1. Peas: The letters in 'Peas' are P, e, a, s. Are all these letters present in 'Shape' (S, h, a, p, e)? Yes, P is in Shape, e is in Shape, a is in Shape, and s is in Shape. This option fits the relationship.
2. Cube: The letters in 'Cube' are C, u, b, e. Are all these letters present in 'Shape' (S, h, a, p, e)? No, C, u, and b are not in Shape. This option does not fit the relationship.
3. Hole: The letters in 'Hole' are H, o, l, e. Are all these letters present in 'Shape' (S, h, a, p, e)? No, o and l are not in Shape. This option does not fit the relationship.
4. Coil: The letters in 'Coil' are C, o, i, l. Are all these letters present in 'Shape' (S, h, a, p, e)? No, C, o, i, and l are not in Shape. This option does not fit the relationship.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, only the word 'Peas' consists entirely of letters found in the word 'Shape'. This mirrors the relationship observed between 'Night' and 'Thin'. Therefore, 'Peas' is the correct word to complete the analogy.

Revision Table: Word Analogy Summary

Additional Information: Types of Analogies and Verbal Reasoning

Analogies are a key component of verbal reasoning tests. While many analogies rely on semantic relationships (meaning of words), some, like the one in this question, can be based on structural properties such as letters, sounds, or spelling patterns. Being aware of these different types of relationships is important for solving analogy questions effectively.

Verbal reasoning skills involve understanding and analyzing concepts presented in text, including identifying relationships, drawing inferences, and evaluating arguments. Practicing different types of analogy questions helps improve these skills.