Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Analogy

Question:

Select the option that is related to the fifth word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word and the fourth word is related to the third 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)

Nut and Bolt : Wrenches :: Screw : Screwdriver :: Nail : ?

Options:

Scissors

Pliers

Hammer

Axe

Correct Answer:

Hammer

Explanation:

Nut and Bolt : Wrenches :: Screw : Screwdriver :: Nail : ?

The  logic followed here is :

IN EACH PAIR SECOND WORD IS AN INSTRUMENT USED FOR FIXING OR INSTALLING THE TOOL (FIRST WORD)

Nut and Bolt : Wrenches

A WRENCH IS A TOOL  USED  FOR FIXING NUT AND BOLT

AND

Screw : Screwdriver

A Screwdriver IS A TOOL  USED  FOR DRIVING SCREW.THEY HAVE A TIP THAT FITS INTO HEAD OF THE SCREW

SIMILARLY

Nail : ?

SIMILARLY

HAMMER IS A TOOL USED FOR FIXING NAIL.