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QUARRY : MARBLE ::

  1. well : oil
  2. ocean : tuna
  3. silo : grain
  4. reservoir : water
  5. observatory : stars

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

This is a “place or environment for” analogy. You dig a QUARRY, or excavation pit, where aw materials such as MARBLE are located for the purpose of extracting the materials. Similarly, you construct a well where oil is located for the purpose of extracting the oil.



29. SNORKEL : DIVE ::

  1. baton : run
  2. taps : dance
  3. blade : skate
  4. ball : kick
  5. club : golf

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

This is a “possible use of” analogy. A SNORKEL is an apparatus designed to aid in DIVING, but it is not essential for that activity; similarly, a blade is an apparatus designed to aid skating, but it is not essential for that activity.



WEAPON : INTIMIDATE ::

  1. memory : recall
  2. donor : give
  3. icebox : preserve
  4. sun : shine
  5. meal : serve

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

This is a “possible use of” analogy type. A weapon is a tool that’s often used to INTIMIDATE. Similarly, an icebox is a tool that’s typically used to preserve (by means of freezing).



NATAL : GESTATION ::

  1. wealthy : investment
  2. conclusive : premise
  3. humble : conceit
  4. truthful : proof
  5. feeble : cowardice

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

This is a “necessary condition” analogy. GESTATION means “pregnancy”; NATAL means “pertaining to birth.” Thus, gestation is a necessary condition for and must precede a birth. Similarly, a premise is a necessary condition for and must precede a conclusion.






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