ANALOGY
An analogy is a comparison between two objects, or systems of objects, that highlights respects in which they are thought to be similar.
Analogical reasoning is any type of thinking that relies upon an analogy. An analogical argument is an explicit representation of a form of analogical reasoning that cites accepted similarities between two systems to support the conclusion that some further similarity exists.
Word or verbal analogies tests focus on seeing relationships between concepts and practicing this provides an excellent training for Bank exams.
Generally questions are asked based on Capitals, Country, Currency, Games/Sports, Term and its Subject Matter, Alphabet, Numbers etc.
Let us see some models of questions.
Example – 01:
JM : LO :: GJ 😕
(1) HK (2) HL (3) IL (4) IK (5) None
Solution:
J M G J
+2 : +2 :: +2 +2
L 0 I L
4:.The answer is option (3)
Example . 02:
`25′ is related to ’10’ in the same way ’35’ is related
To _____
(1) 8 (2) 15 (3) 20 (4) 14 (5) 25
Solution:
25 : 10 :: 35 : ?
Product of means = Product of extremes
35×10 =25 xx
- The answer is option (4)
