Question

Select the pair of words, which are related in the same way as the capitalized words are related to each other. BUTTERFLY : FREEDOM

• A. Horse : Speed
• B. Self-reliant : Buoyant
• C. Chicken : Rooster
• D. Frog : Water

Hint:

In analogy questions, precisely define the relationship between the capitalized words first. Is it "is a type of," "is a part of," "is a symbol of," "is used for"? Then, test each option to find the pair that has the exact same relationship.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The relationship between BUTTERFLY and FREEDOM is that a butterfly is a symbol of freedom. It represents lightness, grace, and the ability to move freely. We are looking for a pair where the first word is a symbol or a strong representation of the second word. \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{(A) Horse : Speed: A horse is a very common symbol and representation of speed.} \\ \bullet & \text{(B) Self-reliant : Buoyant: These are two qualities that might be related, but one is not a symbol of the other.} \\ \bullet & \text{(C) Chicken : Rooster: A rooster is a male chicken; this is a gender relationship.} \\ \bullet & \text{(D) Frog : Water: A frog lives in water; this is a habitat relationship.} \\ \end{array}\] The relationship that best matches the "symbol of" analogy is Horse : Speed.