Categories of Analogy

An analogy is a comparison of ideas or objects. Analogy is a method of comparing objects that are unlike one another. Its goal is to use a contrast to explain concepts or things. In order to illustrate an analogy, metaphors and similes are used. As a result, the comparison is more complex than a metaphor or a simile.

What is an Analogy?

Analogy is a branch of logic in which two items are contrasted and conclusions reached based on their similarities and differences. Candidates must find a term or words that are similar to those given in the question. 

Analogy Categories

Opposite Analogy

Crying and laughing are two words that have opposite meanings.

Object and Classification Analogy 

Objects can be categorised into groups. Different groups can be formed from the same object.

Knife and weapon, or knife and cooking utensils, for example.

Object and Related Object Analogy

Plant and Seed is an example of an Object and Related Object Analogy. They are linked.

Cause and Effect Analogies

 Examples of Cause and Effect Analogies include fire and burn, reading and learning. The first is the cause, while the second is the effect.

Degrees of a Characteristic Analogy

The adjectives are typically used in this parallel, although not always. For example, tired and drained, chilly and freezing are all words that can be used to describe feelings.

Object and Group Analogy 

 It is a type of analogy in which numerous things are combined to form a group. Consider the words “forest” and “trees.”

Problem and Solution Analogy

An analogy between a problem and its solution may be found here. In the Problem and Solution Analogy, two words similar to each other are used. Take tiredness and sleep, for example.

Effort and Result Analogy

Pain and painting, write and letter are examples of Effort and Product Analogies, in which one term reflects the effort and the other word represents the result.

Object and Function Analogy

Keyboard & to type is an example of Object and Function Analogy, in which one word represents the object and the other represents the related function.

Performer and action Analogy

Action and the performer The actor as well as the action are both mentioned in this simile. Painter & paint, for example.

All Tips and Tricks for Answering Questions Based on Analogy

Candidates can use the strategies and tricks listed below to help them solve the Analogy reasoning section problems.

1: In order to solve questions in the Analogy reasoning portion, candidates must have a good command of the English language.

2: Carefully read the question and identify the link between them before selecting the proper response.

Questions on Analogy

1: EL: HJ:: DY: ?

Solution:

E(5) + 3 = H(8) and L(12) – 2 = J (10)

Y(25) – 2 = W, and D(4) + 3 = G(7) (23)

Thus, the question mark will be replaced by GW.

2: RJ: IQ:: DH: ?

Solution:

J – Q and R – I (Reverse Letter of J is Q)

D – W (W is the reverse of D) and H – S are similar (Reverse letter of H is S)

Thus, the question mark will be replaced by WS.

Conclusion

Analogies appear to be a general topic under the reasoning section. Candidates preparing for government  examinations should understand this section well. Also, this is believed to be the most scoring area.