Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
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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. For example, if we say 'A is to B as C is to D', we are looking for a relationship between A and B that is similar to the relationship between C and D. In daily life, this could be as simple as 'Tea is to Cup as Coffee is to Mug'.
Examples💡
Example 1: If 'Pen is to Write' as 'Knife is to ?', the answer is 'Cut'. Just as a pen is used to write, a knife is used to cut.
Example 2: 'Rupee is to India' as 'Dollar is to ?', the answer is 'USA'. Just as the Rupee is the currency of India, the Dollar is the currency of the USA.
Example 3: 'Sun is to Day' as 'Moon is to ?', the answer is 'Night'. Just as the sun is associated with the day, the moon is associated with the night.
Common Mistakes to Avoid⚠️
- Confusing the order of relationships, such as reversing the analogy.
- Choosing a word that is related but does not have the same type of relationship.
- Overthinking simple analogies and missing the obvious connection.