What are Analogies?

Analogy means finding similarity or relationship between two pairs.

Format: A : B :: C : ?

Meaning: A is related to B in the same way C is related to ?

Types of Analogies

1. Word/Semantic Analogies
2. Number Analogies
3. Letter Analogies
4. Figure Analogies (Non-verbal)

Word Analogies

Common Relationships

1. Synonym: Happy : Joyful :: Sad : Sorrowful
2. Antonym: Hot : Cold :: Day : Night
3. Part to Whole: Wheel : Car :: Page : Book
4. Cause & Effect: Fire : Smoke :: Rain : Flood
5. Person to Profession: Teacher : School :: Doctor : Hospital
6. Tool to Function: Pen : Write :: Knife : Cut

Example

Question: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?

• (A) Student (B) School (C) Class (D) Principal

Answer: (B) School Reason: Doctor works in Hospital, Teacher works in School

Number Analogies

Example

Question: 3 : 9 :: 5 : ?

• (A) 10 (B) 15 (C) 25 (D) 30

Solution:

3² = 9
Similarly, 5² = 25

Answer: (C) 25

Letter Analogies

Example

Question: AB : DE :: PQ : ?

• (A) RS (B) ST (C) TU (D) UV

Solution:

A → D (skip 2 letters: B, C)
B → E (skip 2 letters: C, D)

Similarly:
P → S (skip 2 letters: Q, R)
Q → T (skip 2 letters: R, S)

Answer: (B) ST

Important Tricks

1. Identify the relationship first - Don’t jump to options
2. Check both elements - Relationship should apply to both
3. Multiple relationships possible - Choose the most logical one

Additional Resources

• Classification Practice →
• Series Completion Questions →
• Daily Reasoning Quiz →

💡 Pro Tip: Practice 20 analogies daily to recognize patterns quickly!