Detect analogy : Stirrup : Anvil : Drum
Correct answer: B. They are parts of ear.
- A. The items are used by riders.
- B. They are parts of ear.
- C. They are musical instruments.
- D. They are used by folk artists.Standardized & Admissions Tests
Explanation
The stirrup, anvil and drum are parts of the human ear: the stapes, incus and tympanic membrane respectively. Their ordinary names can mislead readers into choosing riding or musical objects.
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Analogies compare two pairs of words through a specific relationship, such as synonymy, contrast, part to whole, cause and effect, tool and user, or degree. Solving them requires identifying the exact relationship in the first pair, not merely noticing that the words belong to a similar subject.
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