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761. Giant : Dwarf : : Genius : _________?
- A. Wicked
- B. Gentle
- C. Idiot
- D. Tiny
Explanation: A dwarf is the opposite of a giant in size, while an idiot is presented as the opposite of a genius in intellectual ability. Wicked, gentle, and tiny do not form the intended contrast.
Correct answer: Idiot762. Tree : Forest : : Grass : __________?
- A. Lawn
- B. Field
- C. Garden
- D. Farm
Explanation: A forest is an area containing many trees, while a lawn is an area covered with grass. A field, garden, or farm may contain grass but is not its closest collective setting here.
Correct answer: Lawn763. Drama : Stage : : Tennis : __________?
- A. Tournament
- B. Net
- C. Court
- D. Racket
Explanation: Drama is performed on a stage, while tennis is played on a court. A racket is equipment and a tournament is an event, not the playing place.
Correct answer: Court764. Conference : Chairman : : Newspaper : __________?
- A. Reporter
- B. Distributor
- C. Printer
- D. Editor
Explanation: A chairman presides over or leads a conference, while an editor manages and supervises a newspaper's content. A reporter writes news but does not hold the corresponding overall role.
Correct answer: Editor765. Darwin : Evolution : : Archimedes : __________?
- A. Friction
- B. Lubrication
- C. Buoyancy
- D. Liquids
Explanation: Darwin is chiefly associated with the theory of evolution, while Archimedes is associated with the principle of buoyancy. The other options are related to physical science but are not his defining contribution.
Correct answer: Buoyancy766. Naphthalene : Coal tar : : Dyes : ___________?
- A. Petroleum
- B. Oils
- C. Chemicals
- D. Carbon
Explanation: Naphthalene is obtained from coal tar, just as many synthetic dyes are produced from petroleum-derived chemical compounds. Chemicals is too broad because it names the material category rather than the usual source.
Correct answer: Petroleum767. Push : Pull : : Throw : _________?
- A. Jump
- B. Collect
- C. Pick
- D. Game
Explanation: Push and pull are opposite actions; in the same way, throwing something away contrasts with picking it up. The remaining options do not provide a meaningful opposite or counterpart to throw.
Correct answer: Pick768. Poodle : Dog : : Moose : _________?
- A. Duck
- B. Donkey
- C. Fowl
- D. Deer
Explanation: A poodle is a type of dog, and a moose is a type of deer. Duck, donkey and fowl belong to different animal groups.
Correct answer: Deer769. Steel : Rails : : Alnico : __________?
- A. Aircraft
- B. Machinery
- C. Silver ware
- D. Magnets
Explanation: Steel is commonly used to make railway rails, while alnico is an alloy used to make permanent magnets. The analogy links a material with one of its important applications.
Correct answer: Magnets770. Hong Kong : China : : Vatican : _________?
- A. Rome
- B. Mexico
- C. Canada
- D. Christianity
Explanation: Hong Kong is associated politically with China, while Vatican City is located within Rome. Christianity is associated with the Vatican, but it is not the place relationship shown by the first pair.
Correct answer: Rome