<span>An analogy is a comparison between two things. When you are looking to form analogies, look for a correspondence between the first pair of words, and determine which answer choice is has words with a similar relationship.
<em>Complete the analogies by selecting the pair of words whose relationship most resembles the relationship of the first pair.</em>
1. desultory : purpose :: </span><span>
These words are antonyms, so find the option with words that are also antonyms.
A. bland : flavor </span>→ antonyms<span>
B. random : chance </span>→ synonyms<span>
C. precise : target </span>→ synonyms<span>
D. direct : plan </span>→ similar subject matter <span> The correct analogy is d</span>esultory : purpose :: bland : flavor. Answer: A. bland : flavor <span> 2. colloquialism : language ::
These words are related because colloquialism is conversational "everyday" language, or a specific type of diction or slang. In other words, it is a specific type of a more general category.
A. regions : nations </span>→ part of a whole<span>
B. tuxedo : suit </span>→ synonyms<span>
C. jeans : clothing </span>→ specific type of a general category<span>
D. contract : agreement </span>→ synonyms
The correct analogy is colloquialism : language :: jeans : clothing.
The burning bright oven above me baked at my charred shoulders as I pushed the giant black tire across the endless amounts of road that stood in my path.
