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Word Analogies

Word Analogies present 'A is to B as C is to ?'. The reliable method is to state the relationship between A and B as a precise sentence, then find the option that completes the same sentence with C.

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How to think about it

  1. Put the A:B relationship into a specific sentence.
  2. Apply that exact sentence to C and see which option satisfies it.
  3. Make the relation sentence precise enough to exclude near-misses.
  4. Check the direction of the relation — analogies are order-sensitive.

The most common trap

Choosing a co-member of C rather than the analogous term.

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exercise is to fitness as study is to ___.

Complete the analogy: which option makes 'exercise is to fitness as study is to ___'?

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