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Analogies: Recognizing relationships and applying them to new situations

🚀 Analogies are comparisons between two things that highlight a relationship between them. In the context of the JNVST, understanding analogies means recognizing the relationship between a pair of words or concepts and applying that relationship to another pair. This skill is crucial as it helps in problem-solving and logical thinking, which are essential for the test. For example, if 'apple' is to 'fruit' as 'carrot' is to 'vegetable', the relationship is that of a type to its category. Recognizing such relationships helps in understanding and solving analogy questions.

Examples💡

Example 1: If 'Delhi' is to 'India' as 'Paris' is to 'France', the relationship is that of a capital city to its country. So, if you know that Delhi is the capital of India, you can apply the same relationship to Paris and France.
Example 2: If 'pen' is to 'write' as 'knife' is to 'cut', the relationship is that of an object to its function. A pen is used to write, just as a knife is used to cut.
Example 3: If 'teacher' is to 'school' as 'doctor' is to 'hospital', the relationship is that of a profession to its workplace. A teacher works in a school, just as a doctor works in a hospital.

Common Mistakes to Avoid⚠️

  • Mistake 1: Confusing the type of relationship. For example, mixing up a 'part to whole' relationship with a 'cause and effect' relationship. To avoid this, always identify the exact relationship between the first pair before applying it to the second pair.
  • Mistake 2: Overlooking the order of the analogy. The order matters, as 'teacher is to school' is not the same as 'school is to teacher'. Always maintain the order of the relationship.
  • Mistake 3: Assuming all analogies are straightforward. Some analogies might require deeper thinking or knowledge about the subjects involved. It's important to think critically and not rush through the questions.
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