“Polish” is to “Slavic” as “Italian” is to “__________”.
Answer(s): B
The word “Slavic” can be used to describe the family of languages of which Polish is a member and likewise is used to denominate the class of Eastern Europeans that include the Poles. Among the options for the second half of the analogy, only “Romance” fits in either of these ways, namely with regard to language. The fact that “Romance” is capitalized should indicate that it means something a little different from the subject of love. The word actually means “a language descended from Latin” – the word “Romance” being taken from “Rome;”therefore, the analogy could be formed, “As Polish is a Slavic language, so too is Italian a Romance language.”
“Fable” is to “tale” as “parable” is to “__________”.
A fable is a type of tale, often one that is mythical or perhaps even false. What is important for the analogy is to note that it is a specific instance of the broader class “tale.” Thus, the bridge sentence for the analogy could be written, “As a fable is a type of tale, so is a parable a type of X.” A parable is a type of story used to teach a moral. In a sense, it can be considered a type of allegory in which the literal meaning really stands for something else. The literal details of the parable are really meant to convey a symbolic moral lesson.
“Testimony” is to “evidence” as “contract” is to “__________”.
Answer(s): E
Although we might think of evidence as being a synonym for testimony, it is perhaps better to understand it as being a type of evidence. (For instance, images, physical objects, and recordings are all other types of evidence). Thus, the analogy could be written, “As testimony is a type of evidence, so a contract is a type of X.” An arrangement is some sort of “setting in order.” For instance, you might say, “We reached a mutual arrangement by which she would pay me fifteen dollars every two weeks for the small help I offered her.” A contract is a type of formalized arrangement.
“Hymnal” is to “book” as “restaurant” is to “__________”.
Answer(s): C
A hymnal is a type of book containing songs used in worship services. The analogy could thus be written, “As a hymnal is a type of book, so is a restaurant a type of X.” Though very simple, “business” is the best option among those provided.
“Guild” is to “association” as “council” is to “__________”.
During the middle ages, the guilds were groups of merchants or craftsmen who gathered together for mutual aid, training, and so forth. Though the analogy is a bit off, think of them like medieval unions. (Remember, the analogy limps). Our analogy could be written, “As a guild is a type of association, so is a council a type of X.” A council is a body that gathers for deliberation and perhaps legislation. Not all assemblies are for this purpose, as one could have an assembly merely to listen to a speaker – as often happens in schools! The council can thus be called a type of assembly, the latter being a broader class.
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