Analogies Formula
Analogies formulas and a topic-wise mock test for logical reasoning placement exams like TCS NQT, Infosys, and Wipro. Revise, then practice.
Key Analogies Formulas
Basic Formula for Analogies
A : B :: C : D (Read as 'A is to B as C is to D')
- Meaning: The relationship between A and B is the same as the relationship between C and D.
Steps to Solve
Follow these systematic steps:
- 1. Identify the relationship between A and B
- 2. Apply the same relationship to C to find D
- 3. Keep in mind types of relationships:
- • Synonym (similar meaning)
- • Antonym (opposite meaning)
- • Part–Whole (engine : car)
- • Function (knife : cut)
- • Cause–Effect (fire : heat)
- • Degree (warm : hot)
- • Classification (sparrow : bird)
- • Symbolic/Representation (dove : peace)
Quick Tip Formula
(A → B) = (C → ?)
- Replace A → B with the exact relation in words
- Apply the same relation to C to get the answer
Two Examples
Practice with these common patterns:
- Example 1 (Synonym type): Hot : Warm :: Big : ?
- Relation: 'Hot' and 'Warm' are similar in meaning
- Answer: Large
- Example 2 (Function type): Pen : Write :: Knife : ?
- Relation: A pen is used to write; a knife is used to cut
- Answer: Cut
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