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5. Part and Whole: In this type of analogy, the first word is part of the second word. The
order can also be whole to part.
6. Definition: In a definitional analogy one of the words can be used to define the other.
This is probably the most common type of analogy problem.
7. Lack of: In this type of analogy one word describes the absence of the other word. This
sub-category of the definition type of analogy is important and common enough to
warrant a name. Example: DISHEARTENED : HOPE ::
8. Manner: This type of analogy describes the manner, way, or style by which an action is
accomplished. Example: PRATTLE : SPEAK ::
10. Action and Significance: In this type of analogy one word describes an action and the
other word indicates the significance of the action. Example: CURTSY :
REVERENCE ::
11. Pertaining to: In this type of analogy, one word refers to the category or class the other
word belongs to. Example: DIDACTIC : TEACH ::
12. Symbol and Representation: In this type of analogy, one word stands for or represents
a concept, action, or thing. An example will illustrate. Example: CARET : INSERT::
13. Cause and effect: In this type of analogy, one word stands for the reason and the other
for the result. Example: DRUG : CURE
14. Agent and Action: In this type of analogy, one word is the agent to do the action.
Example: BRAIN : THINKING
15. Component and Product: In this type of analogy, one word is the component of the
other. Example: BUTTER : CAKE
Tips
Learn to recognize common types of analogies. Get familiar with the above common
types.
Before you look at the answer-choices, think of a short sentence that expresses the
relationship between the two words.
If more than one answer-choice fits your paraphrase, make your paraphrase more
specific.
Never initially eliminate a choice if you are uncertain of the meaning of either word in
it.
Watch out for eye-catchers. Beware of obvious answers! They may be there only to
mislead you.
In hard problems, eliminate any answer-choice that reminds you (however vaguely) of
the original pair.
When you dont know the meaning of one of the words in the stem, work backwards
from the choices.