Analogy – Study Notes for Mizoram TET (Reasoning Ability)
1. What is an Analogy?
- Analogy is like a bridge that connects two pairs of words or ideas.
- It shows how two relationships are the same.
- Think of it as “A is to B as C is to D.”
Example – Hot is to cold as day is to night.
2. Everyday Analogy
- “Like a key fits to a lock”
Key → Lock
Lock → Door
Key is to lock as lock is to door.
3. Types of Analogy Questions
| Type | What it asks | Everyday Example |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | Find the word that means the same. | Happy → Joyful |
| Antonym | Find the word that means the opposite. | Big → Small |
| Part‑to‑Whole | Find the part that belongs to the whole. | Leaf → Tree |
| Whole‑to‑Part | Find the whole that contains the part. | Tree → Forest |
| Function | Find the word that best shows the function. | Pen → Write |
| Sequence | Find the next item in a logical sequence. | One, Two, Three, … |
Tip – When in doubt, ask yourself: “Which word fits the same role here?”
4. How to Solve an Analogy
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Read the first pair carefully.
What is the relationship? -
List possible relationships.
Synonym, antonym, part‑whole, function, etc. -
Look at the second pair options.
Find the option that shows the same relationship. -
Check your answer.
Does it make sense in everyday life?
5. Mini‑Practice
| Question | Options | Answer | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sun : Day :: Moon : ? | a) Night b) Star c) Sky d) Earth | a) Night | Sun shines during the day. Moon shines during the night. |
| 2. Book : Read :: Fork : ? | a) Stir b) Eat c) Write d) Close | b) Eat | You read a book, you eat with a fork. |
| 3. Cat : Meow :: Dog : ? | a) Bark b) Growl c) Purr d) Roar | a) Bark | Cats meow, dogs bark. |
| 4. Water : Swim :: Snow : ? | a) Slide b) Melt c) Drip d) Float | a) Slide | You swim in water; you slide on snow. |
| 5. Teacher : Explain :: Student : ? | a) Learn b) Teach c) Study d) Read | a) Learn | Teachers explain, students learn. |
6. Quick Tips
- Keep it simple – Think of everyday actions.
- Eliminate wrong choices – If an option is obviously unrelated, cross it out.
- Look for obvious roles – “Is it a tool?” “Is it a result?” “Is it a part?”
- Practice – The more you see patterns, the faster you’ll spot the right answer.
7. Summary
- Analogy questions test how well you see relationships between words or ideas.
- Use everyday experiences to guess the connection.
- Practice different types: synonym, antonym, part‑whole, function, sequence.
- Solve step‑by‑step: understand pair one → find matching relationship → choose the best option.
Good luck with your Mizoram TET preparation! 🚀