MEPX
Chapter 2 of 10All chapters
  1. 1The method
  2. 2Common relationships
  3. 3Traps
  4. 4When you do not know a word
  5. 5Why analogies matter
  6. 6Worked examples
  7. 7Degree and intensity
  8. 8Function and use
  9. 9Question formats
  10. 10Criticism of analogy tests

Chapter 2 of 10

Common relationships

A short catalogue.

The frequent ones

Synonym, antonym, part to whole, category to member, tool to user, worker to product, cause to effect, and degree of intensity.

  • Category to member: reptile to lizard.
  • Degree: warm to hot, as damp is to soaked.

Less obvious

Object to function, item to material, action to result, and symbol to what it represents. Recognising the family narrows the options quickly.