Understanding Analogies: Teeth : Cut Relationship

Analogies test your ability to find the relationship between a pair of words and then identify another pair that shares the same relationship. The given analogy is "Teeth : Cut".

Let's analyze the relationship between 'Teeth' and 'Cut'. Teeth are parts of the body specifically used for the action of cutting or biting food. So, the relationship is: Tool/Part : Primary Action Performed By It.

Analyzing the Options for the Related Word Pair

We need to examine each option to find which one exhibits the same 'Tool/Part : Primary Action' relationship as 'Teeth : Cut'.

• Option 1: Legs : Walk
  • Legs are body parts.
  • Walk is a primary action performed using legs.
  • The relationship is 'Part : Primary Action'. This matches the relationship in 'Teeth : Cut'.
• Option 2: Broom : Fly
  • Broom is a tool.
  • Fly is an action. However, the primary purpose of a broom is sweeping, not flying (except in fictional contexts).
  • The relationship is not 'Tool : Primary Action'.
• Option 3: Tubelight : Heat
  • Tubelight is a tool/object.
  • Heat is a byproduct or secondary effect, not the primary action or function of a tubelight. The primary function is to produce light.
  • The relationship is not 'Tool : Primary Action'.
• Option 4: Food : Smell
  • Food is an object/substance.
  • Smell is an action (perceiving odor) or a property. Food is something that can be smelled, but food itself is not used to perform the action of smelling.
  • The relationship is not 'Part/Tool : Primary Action'.

Identifying the Correct Related Pair

Based on the analysis, only Option 1, 'Legs : Walk', shows the same type of relationship as 'Teeth : Cut'. Teeth are used for cutting, just as Legs are used for walking.

Solution Summary

The analogy "Teeth : Cut" represents the relationship where the first word is a body part or tool, and the second word is its primary function or action. Applying this relationship to the options:

• Teeth are used to Cut.
• Legs are used to Walk.
• Broom is used to Sweep (not primarily Fly).
• Tubelight is used to provide Light (not primarily Heat).
• Food is Smelled (not used to Smell).

Therefore, the pair with the analogous relationship is Legs : Walk.

Revision Table: Analogy Relationships

Additional Information: Types of Analogies

Analogies can express various relationships between word pairs. Understanding common relationship types helps in solving analogy questions quickly. Some common types include:

• Part and Whole: (e.g., Finger : Hand)
• Tool and Its Use: (e.g., Knife : Cut) - Similar to the given analogy
• Action and Object: (e.g., Read : Book)
• Cause and Effect: (e.g., Sun : Heat)
• Synonyms: (e.g., Happy : Joyful)
• Antonyms: (e.g., Hot : Cold)
• Worker and Tool: (e.g., Carpenter : Hammer)
• Category and Example: (e.g., Fruit : Apple)

Identifying the specific relationship in the first pair is the key step to solving any analogy question.