Analogies - CCAT Test Prep

This type of question tests your ability to understand relationships between words. You are given a pair of words with a specific relationship, and your task is to identify which of the answer choices has the same relationship. Solving analogies helps you improve your vocabulary, logical reasoning, and the ability to think critically.
How to Approach Word Analogies Question 1 - Word Analogy BREAD is to FOOD as ...
A) BREAKFAST is to LUNCH
B) CHEESE is to MOUSE
C) MILK is to CUP
D) BEAR is to ANIMAL
E) TRAIN is to CAR
Explanation of the RelationshipThe relationship between BREAD and FOOD is that BREAD is a type of FOOD. To find the correct answer, you need to look for a similar pair where the first term is a specific kind of the second term.
Analyze Each OptionA) BREAKFAST is to LUNCH
This relationship is incorrect because BREAKFAST and LUNCH are both types of meals, but one is not a specific kind of the other.

B) CHEESE is to MOUSE
This relationship is incorrect because CHEESE is something that a MOUSE might eat, not a specific kind of a mouse.

C) MILK is to CUP
This relationship is incorrect because MILK is something that can be put in a CUP, but it is not a type of CUP.

D) BEAR is to ANIMAL
This relationship is correct because BEAR is a specific type of ANIMAL, just as BREAD is a specific type of FOOD.

E) TRAIN is to CAR
This relationship is incorrect because TRAIN and CAR are both types of vehicles, but one is not a specific kind of the other.

Answer: D) BEAR is to ANIMAL
Question 2 - Word Analogy CAR is to VEHICLE as ...
A) CAT is to DOG
B) KNIFE is to UTENSIL
C) APPLE is to TREE
D) SCHOOL is to STUDENT
E) PENCIL is to PAPER
Explanation of the RelationshipCAR is a type of VEHICLE. We need to find a pair that has a similar "type of" relationship.
A) CAT is to DOG
CAT and DOG are two different types of animals, not a "type of" relationship.

B) KNIFE is to UTENSIL
KNIFE is a type of UTENSIL, which makes this the correct answer.

C) APPLE is to TREE
APPLE is something produced by a TREE, not a type of TREE.

D) SCHOOL is to STUDENT
SCHOOL and STUDENT have an "association" relationship, not a "type of" relationship.

E) PENCIL is to PAPER
PENCIL is something used on PAPER, not a "type of" relationship.

Answer: B) KNIFE is to UTENSIL
Question 3 - Word Analogy TEACHER is to SCHOOL as ...
A) PILOT is to AIRPORT
B) DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL
C) CHEF is to INGREDIENT
D) ENGINEER is to CAR
E) AUTHOR is to BOOK
Explanation of the RelationshipTEACHER works in a SCHOOL. We need to find a similar pair where the first word represents a profession and the second word represents the place where that profession works.
A) PILOT is to AIRPORT
A PILOT flies a plane, but they don’t work at the AIRPORT specifically.

B) DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL
This is correct because a DOCTOR works in a HOSPITAL, just like a TEACHER works in a SCHOOL.

C) CHEF is to INGREDIENT
CHEF uses INGREDIENTS, but it’s not a "place of work" relationship.

D) ENGINEER is to CAR
ENGINEER might work on a CAR, but a CAR is not their workplace.

E) AUTHOR is to BOOK
AUTHOR writes a BOOK, but it’s not a "place of work" relationship.

Answer: B) DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL
How to Solve Word Analogies Break Down RelationshipsIdentify the Relationship: Determine what type of relationship exists between the two words. Is it a "type of", "function", "place of work", or "association" relationship?
Eliminate Incorrect Options: Look for pairs that clearly do not have the same type of relationship as the original.
Compare Closely: Find the pair that matches the original relationship as closely as possible.
Word analogies can be tricky, but breaking them down into identifiable relationships makes them much more manageable.
20 Additional Word Analogies with Explanations 1. PILOT is to AIRPLANE asA) DOCTOR is to PATIENT
B) DRIVER is to CAR
C) TEACHER is to CLASSROOM
D) AUTHOR is to BOOK
E) CHEF is to FOOD

Answer: B) DRIVER is to CAR

Explanation: A PILOT operates an AIRPLANE, just like a DRIVER operates a CAR. Both are related in terms of control or operation.
2. CAT is to FUR as ...A) BIRD is to FEATHERS
B) FISH is to WATER
C) DOG is to LEASH
D) TREE is to LEAVES
E) HORSE is to STABLE

Answer: A) BIRD is to FEATHERS

Explanation: A CAT has FUR, just like a BIRD has FEATHERS. Both are physical attributes.
3. TREE is to FOREST as ...A) CAR is to ROAD
B) STAR is to SKY
C) WATER is to OCEAN
D) LEAF is to BRANCH
E) BUILDING is to CITY

Answer: E) BUILDING is to CITY

Explanation: A TREE is a part of a FOREST, just like a BUILDING is part of a CITY. Both indicate a collection of smaller units making up a larger whole.
4. WHEEL is to CAR as ...A) DOOR is to HOUSE
B) LEG is to TABLE
C) ARM is to BODY
D) BUTTON is to SHIRT
E) KEY is to LOCK

Answer: B) LEG is to TABLE

Explanation: A WHEEL is a functional part of a CAR, just like a LEG is a functional part of a TABLE.
5. HEART is to BODY as ...A) ENGINE is to CAR
B) WATER is to BOTTLE
C) FIRE is to FLAME
D) CLOUD is to SKY
E) RIVER is to BANK

Answer: A) ENGINE is to CAR

Explanation: The HEART keeps the BODY functioning, just as the ENGINE keeps a CAR operating.
6. DOOR is to OPEN as ...A) LIGHT is to SHINE
B) WINDOW is to GLASS
C) KEY is to LOCK
D) BUTTON is to PRESS
E) PEN is to INK

Answer: D) BUTTON is to PRESS

Explanation: A DOOR is made to OPEN, just as a BUTTON is made to be PRESSED. Both involve an action performed on an object.
7. CLOCK is to TIME as ...A) SCALE is to WEIGHT
B) MICROSCOPE is to VISION
C) CAR is to TRAVEL
D) THERMOMETER is to MERCURY
E) MAP is to LOCATION

Answer: A) SCALE is to WEIGHT

Explanation: A CLOCK measures TIME, just as a SCALE measures WEIGHT.
8. AUTHOR is to BOOK as ...A) ARTIST is to PAINTING
B) ENGINEER is to BRIDGE
C) MUSICIAN is to SONG
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
E) NONE OF THE ABOVE

Answer: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Explanation: An AUTHOR creates a BOOK, just like an ARTIST creates a PAINTING, an ENGINEER designs a BRIDGE, and a MUSICIAN composes a SONG. All choices are correct.
9. NEEDLE is to SEWING as ...A) BRUSH is to PAINTING
B) NAIL is to BUILDING
C) TIRE is to CAR
D) FUEL is to BURN
E) SHOVEL is to DIG

Answer: A) BRUSH is to PAINTING

Explanation: A NEEDLE is used for SEWING, just like a BRUSH is used for PAINTING.
10. STOVE is to COOK as ...A) COMPUTER is to TYPE
B) MICROWAVE is to HEAT
C) BRUSH is to CLEAN
D) BED is to SLEEP
E) WATER is to BOIL

Answer: B) MICROWAVE is to HEAT

Explanation: A STOVE is used to COOK food, just like a MICROWAVE is used to HEAT it.
11. ROOT is to PLANT as ...A) FOUNDATION is to BUILDING
B) WING is to BIRD
C) TAIL is to DOG
D) SCALE is to FISH
E) LEAF is to TREE

Answer: A) FOUNDATION is to BUILDING

Explanation: ROOT supports a PLANT, just like a FOUNDATION supports a BUILDING.
12. ARMY is to SOLDIER as ...A) SCHOOL is to TEACHER
B) LIBRARY is to BOOK
C) TEAM is to PLAYER
D) FAMILY is to HOME
E) OFFICE is to DESK

Answer: C) TEAM is to PLAYER

Explanation: An ARMY is made up of SOLDIERS, just as a TEAM is made up of PLAYERS.
13. WATER is to LIQUID as ...A) AIR is to GAS
B) SUN is to STAR
C) TREE is to PLANT
D) METAL is to SOLID
E) CLOUD is to SKY

Answer: A) AIR is to GAS

Explanation: WATER is a type of LIQUID, just as AIR is a type of GAS.
14. KEY is to LOCK as ...A) PASSWORD is to COMPUTER
B) WHEEL is to CAR
C) LIGHT is to BULB
D) LEAF is to TREE
E) TIRE is to ROAD

Answer: A) PASSWORD is to COMPUTER

Explanation: A KEY opens a LOCK, just like a PASSWORD grants access to a COMPUTER.
15. STUDENT is to LEARNING as ...A) TEACHER is to TEACHING
B) FARMER is to FARMING
C) ARTIST is to PAINTING
D) MUSICIAN is to PLAYING
E) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Answer: E) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Explanation: A STUDENT is involved in LEARNING, similar to a TEACHER involved in TEACHING, a FARMER in FARMING, and so on. All choices are correct.
16. PEN is to INK as ...A) KNIFE is to BLADE
B) CUP is to WATER
C) BOOK is to PAGE
D) CAR is to GASOLINE
E) TREE is to ROOT

Answer: D) CAR is to GASOLINE

Explanation: A PEN contains INK, just like a CAR contains GASOLINE for functioning.
17. HUNGER is to EATING as ...A) FATIGUE is to SLEEPING
B) THIRST is to DRINKING
C) COLD is to WARMTH
D) HEAT is to FIRE
E) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Answer: B) THIRST is to DRINKING

Explanation: HUNGER is satisfied by EATING, just as THIRST is satisfied by DRINKING.
18. COW is to HERD as ...A) FISH is to SCHOOL
B) WOLF is to PACK
C) SHEEP is to FLOCK
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
E) NONE OF THE ABOVE

Answer: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Explanation: COW is part of a HERD, just as FISH is part of a SCHOOL, WOLF is part of a PACK, and SHEEP is part of a FLOCK.
19. RAIN is to WATER as ...A) SNOW is to ICE
B) CLOUD is to SKY
C) FIRE is to HEAT
D) STAR is to LIGHT
E) SUN is to ENERGY

Answer: A) SNOW is to ICE

Explanation: RAIN is made of WATER, just like SNOW is made of ICE.
20. SHOVEL is to DIG as ...A) BRUSH is to PAINT
B) SAW is to CUT
C) HAMMER is to NAIL
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
E) NONE OF THE ABOVE

Answer: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Explanation: A SHOVEL is used to DIG, just as a BRUSH is used to PAINT, a SAW to CUT, and a HAMMER to NAIL.
20 More Practice Questions 1. DOG is to ANIMAL as ...A) CAT is to DOG
B) APPLE is to FRUIT
C) CAR is to WHEEL
D) TREE is to LEAF
E) HOUSE is to BUILDING
2. BOOK is to LIBRARY as ...A) PEN is to PAPER
B) PILOT is to PLANE
C) ART is to MUSEUM
D) DESK is to CHAIR
E) WATER is to GLASS
3. FISH is to WATER as ...A) PLANT is to SOIL
B) BIRD is to SKY
C) CAT is to HOUSE
D) DOG is to LEASH
E) BOOK is to READER
4. BICYCLE is to TRANSPORT as ...A) KNIFE is to TOOL
B) PENCIL is to PAPER
C) CAT is to PET
D) DESK is to OFFICE
E) PLANE is to SKY
5. KING is to QUEEN as ...A) BROTHER is to SISTER
B) NIGHT is to DAY
C) CAR is to TRUCK
D) CUP is to PLATE
E) HORSE is to STABLE
6. SUN is to DAY as ...A) MOON is to NIGHT
B) STAR is to SKY
C) WATER is to RAIN
D) TREE is to FOREST
E) CAT is to MOUSE
7. BABY is to ADULT as ...A) SEED is to TREE
B) DAY is to NIGHT
C) BOOK is to LIBRARY
D) BIRD is to NEST
E) PEN is to PAPER
8. ARTIST is to PAINTING as ...A) WRITER is to BOOK
B) PILOT is to AIRPLANE
C) DOCTOR is to MEDICINE
D) CAT is to MOUSE
E) TEACHER is to STUDENT
9. WINDOW is to ROOM as ...A) DOOR is to BUILDING
B) WALL is to HOUSE
C) TREE is to FOREST
D) ROAD is to CITY
E) LIGHT is to BULB
10. PEN is to WRITE as ...A) KNIFE is to CUT
B) CAR is to DRIVE
C) BOOK is to READ
D) DESK is to SIT
E) BED is to SLEEP
11. TEACHER is to SCHOOL as ...A) DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL
B) PILOT is to PLANE
C) FARMER is to FIELD
D) ENGINEER is to COMPUTER
E) AUTHOR is to STORY
12. FIRE is to HEAT as ...A) ICE is to COLD
B) WATER is to LIQUID
C) BIRD is to FLY
D) TREE is to LEAF
E) RIVER is to WATER
13. RAIN is to CLOUD as ...A) FLOWER is to PLANT
B) STAR is to NIGHT
C) FRUIT is to TREE
D) SNOW is to WINTER
E) SUN is to SKY
14. DOCTOR is to MEDICINE as ...A) LAWYER is to LAW
B) PILOT is to FLYING
C) WRITER is to STORY
D) ARTIST is to PAINT
E) FARMER is to ANIMAL
15. FLOWER is to GARDEN as ...A) FISH is to TANK
B) CAT is to HOUSE
C) STAR is to SKY
D) TREE is to FOREST
E) CLOUD is to RAIN
16. ENGINE is to CAR as ...A) HEART is to BODY
B) PILOT is to AIRPLANE
C) FIRE is to HEAT
D) TREE is to LEAF
E) LIGHT is to DARK
17. MOTHER is to CHILD as ...A) TEACHER is to STUDENT
B) CAT is to KITTEN
C) DOG is to BONE
D) TREE is to FOREST
E) CAR is to DRIVER
18. LOCK is to KEY as ...A) DOOR is to HINGE
B) QUESTION is to ANSWER
C) BOOK is to PAGE
D) LIGHT is to DARK
E) ROAD is to CITY
19. WATER is to THIRST as ...A) FOOD is to HUNGER
B) SLEEP is to NIGHT
C) BOOK is to STUDY
D) ROAD is to CITY
E) CAR is to DRIVE
20. HOUSE is to SHELTER as ...A) TREE is to FOREST
B) RIVER is to WATER
C) CLOTHING is to WARMTH
D) LIGHT is to DARK
E) CAT is to MOUSE
Answers B) APPLE is to FRUIT
C) ART is to MUSEUM
B) BIRD is to SKY
A) KNIFE is to TOOL
A) BROTHER is to SISTER
A) MOON is to NIGHT
A) SEED is to TREE
A) WRITER is to BOOK
A) DOOR is to BUILDING
A) KNIFE is to CUT
A) DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL
A) ICE is to COLD
C) FRUIT is to TREE
A) LAWYER is to LAW
D) TREE is to FOREST
A) HEART is to BODY
B) CAT is to KITTEN
B) QUESTION is to ANSWER
A) FOOD is to HUNGER
C) CLOTHING is to WARMTH
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