Direction(1-2): Figure out the relationship in a given question is to make up a sentence that describes the relationship between the first two words. Then, try to use the same sentence to find out which of the answer choices completes the same relationship with the third word.
1. Odometer is to mileage as compass is to
A. speed
B. hiking
C. needle
D. direction
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
An odometer is an instrument used to measure mileage. A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. Choices a, b, and c are incorrect because none is an instrument.
2. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to
A. winter
B. bear
C. dream
D. sleep
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
A marathon is a long race and hibernation is a lengthy period of sleep. The answer is not choice a or b because even though a bear and winter are related to hibernation, neither completes the analogy. (Choice c) is incorrect because sleep and dream are not synonymous.
Direction(3): In each series, look for the degree and direction of change between the numbers. In other words, do the numbers increase or decrease, and by how much
3. Look at this series: 8, 22, 8, 28, 8, ... What number should come next?
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
This is a simple addition series with a random number, 8, interpolated as every other number. In the series, 6 is added to each number except 8, to arrive at the next number.
4. JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____
A. OEP
B. NEO
C. MEN
D. PFQ
Answer - Option B
Explanation -
This is an alternating series in alphabetical order. The middle letters follow the order ABCDE. The first and third letters are alphabetical beginning with J. The third letter is repeated as a first letter in each subsequent three-letter segment.
5. The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?
A. A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.
B. Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
C. Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.
D. Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.
Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described.