Analogy — Whole to part: Book : Chapter
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: House : Room
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The first item is a whole, and the second is a constituent part. We need an option that mirrors this whole→part relation.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Book contains chapters.
- House contains rooms.
Concept / Approach:Pick a pair where the second item is a structural component of the first.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify structural containment.2) House : Room matches book : chapter.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Pen : Pencil: coordinate items, not whole–part.
- Computer : Calculator: different devices; not part–whole.
- Mobile : Landline: different phone types.
- None of these: incorrect because “House : Room” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing category siblings for part–whole relations.
Final Answer:House : Room