Understanding Analogies: Walnut and Banana

An analogy is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification. In verbal analogies like "A : B : : C : D", the relationship between A and B is the same as the relationship between C and D. We need to identify this relationship for the first pair (Walnut : shell) and then apply it to the third word (Banana) to find the fourth word.

Analyzing the Relationship: Walnut : shell

Let's look at the relationship between a walnut and its shell:

• A walnut is a nut, which is the edible part.
• A shell is the hard, protective outer covering of the walnut.
• The shell encloses and protects the inner nut.

So, the relationship is that the second word ("shell") is the outer covering or protective layer of the first word ("Walnut").

Applying the Analogy to Banana

Now we need to find the word that represents the outer covering or protective layer of a "Banana". Let's examine the options:

• Peel: A peel is the protective outer skin of a fruit or vegetable. Bananas have a peel that is removed before eating the inner fruit. This fits the relationship of an outer covering.
• Green: Green describes a color, often of an unripe banana. It is not the outer covering itself.
• Fruit: A banana is a type of fruit. This describes what a banana is, not its outer covering.
• Ripe: Ripe describes the state of maturity of a banana, ready to eat. It is not the outer covering.

Identifying the Correct Word for Banana

Based on the analysis, the word that represents the outer protective layer of a Banana, just as a shell is the outer layer of a Walnut, is "Peel".

Therefore, the complete analogy is: Walnut : shell : : Banana : Peel.

Summary of the Analogy

The core relationship is "the outer protective layer of".

• The shell is the outer protective layer of the walnut.
• The peel is the outer protective layer of the banana.

Revision Table: Analogy Structure

Additional Information: Types of Analogies

Analogies can represent various relationships. Some common types include:

• Part to Whole: Finger : Hand : : Toe : Foot
• Cause and Effect: Rain : Flood : : Sun : Heat
• Synonyms: Happy : Joyful : : Sad : Upset
• Antonyms: Hot : Cold : : Up : Down
• Worker and Tool: Carpenter : Hammer : : Doctor : Stethoscope
• Object and its Function: Knife : Cut : : Pen : Write

Understanding these common relationships helps in solving analogy questions quickly and accurately.