Formula for Analogy and Classification Recognition

Generally, we come across two types of analogy questions in exams:

• Number analogy
• Alphabet/Word Analogy

Now we have sub-divided the alphabet or word analogy into five different categories to make the work simpler. Each of which is mentioned below:

• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Descriptive words
• Things and their functions
• Product and its class

A detailed explanation of each type with one relevant example is mentioned in the tips and tricks page which is in the attached file.

What is meant by Analogy?

An analogy is a cognitive tool used to draw comparisons between two things, concepts, or ideas that are seemingly unrelated, with the purpose of explaining or clarifying one of them. Analogy involves finding similarities or parallels between the known and the unknown, which can help in better understanding and comprehension.

Analogies often take the form of a structured comparison:

A : B :: C : D

In this format, “A” and “B” have a certain relationship, and the goal is to find a similar relationship between “C” and “D”. The “:” symbol represents “is to” or “as”, and the double colon “::” symbolizes the analogy structure.

What is Classification Analogy?

A Classification Analogy is a type of analogy that involves categorizing or classifying items based on their relationships to each other. In this analogy, the relationship between the items in the first pair is similar to the relationship between the items in the second pair. The goal is to identify the relationship pattern and apply it to classify the items in the second pair.

The structure of a Classification Analogy can be represented as:

A : B :: C : ?

Here, “A” and “B” have a certain relationship, and the objective is to determine the relationship between “C” and the unknown item represented by “?”. The challenge is to recognize the classification or category that applies to the items in both pairs.