Analogy Types

There are about 7-9 questions on based on analogies.

Below are some common types of analogies:

1. Synonyms:
e.g. diligent:assiduous

2. Antonyms:
e.g. enthrall:bore

3. Member and class:
e.g. robin:bird
In this type of analogy you'll have to see to it as to which word is the member and which is the class.

4. Degree of intensity:
e.g. walk:run
drizzle:rain
Here again you'll have to pay attention as to which word of the two is more stronger, harsher or intense tha the other and look for the similar option.

5. Part to a whole:
e.g. page:book

6. Definition:
e.g. refuge:sanctuary

7. Absence or lack of:
e.g. destitute:wealth

8. Defining characteristic:
e.g. interrogative:question
In this type of analogy, one word is the main or the defining characteristic pf the other.

9. Cause and effect:
e.g. overeating:indigestion
Again see to it that which word is the cause and which word is the effect.

10. Spatial order:
e.g. epilogue:story
In this type of analogy one of the words either comes before or after the other.

11. Product and source:
e.g. curtain:cloth

12. Time order:
e.g. crawling:walking

13. Worker and tool/workplace/creation:
e.g. chef:kitchen

14. Action to an object:
e.g. incise:knife

PS: If you know any other type of analogy you can share it with us. 😀