Type 1: Analogies Based on Direct Relationships

Type 2 : Word Pair Analogies

Type 3 : Missing Word Analogies

One Word Substitution MCQs Section - 2

One Word Substitution MCQs Section - 1

1. Showing a man on the stage, Rita said, “He is the brother of the daughter of the wife of my husband.” How is the man on stage related to Rita?
(a) Son
(b) Cousin
(c) Husband
(d) Nephew
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2017)

2. A woman pointing to a man said, “He is the widower of my uncle’s brother’s daughter.” How is the man related to the woman?
(a) Brother-in-law
(b) Uncle
(c) Cousin
(d) Nephew
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

3. Prema is Ajay’s sister. Benita is Ajay’s mother. Benjamin is Benita’s father. Leela is Benjamin’s mother. How is Prema related to Leela?
(a) Daughter-in-law
(b) Daughter
(c) Great Grand Daughter
(d) Granddaughter
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

4. A man said to a lady, “Your mother’s husband’s sister is my mother.” How is the man related to the lady?
(a) Cousin
(b) Son
(c) Nephew
(d) Brother
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

5. Introducing a man, a woman said that, “He is the son of my mother’s brother’s father’s son.” Then how is the woman related to the man?
(a) Nephew
(b) Son
(c) Brother
(d) Cousin
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

6. A and B are married couple. X and Y are brothers. X is brother of A. How is Y related to B?
(a) Brother-in-law
(b) Son-in-law
(c) Brother
(d) Cousin
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

7. A is D’s brother. D is B’s father. B and C are sisters. How is C related to A?
(a) Cousin
(b) Niece
(c) Nephew
(d) Daughter
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

8. Q and R are sisters. T and S are brothers. P’s daughter is R’s sister. What is Q’s relation to S?
(a) Niece
(b) Nephew
(c) Daughter
(d) Sister
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

9. X is the husband of Y. W is the daughter of X. Z is the husband of W. N is the daughter of Z. What is the relationship of N to Y?
(a) Cousin
(b) Daughter
(c) Niece
(d) Granddaughter
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

10. B is the brother of A. C is the daughter of A. K is the sister of F. G is the brother of C. Who is the uncle of K?
(a) A
(b) F
(c) K
(d) G
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

11. M is the sister of Z, Z is the wife of P and P is the son of A, how is Z related to A?
(a) Daughter-in-law
(b) Wife
(c) Mother
(d) Sister
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

12. P is son of Q. Q is the granddaughter of O, who is the father of R. How is R related to P?
(a) Son
(b) Daughter
(c) Father
(d) Mother
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

13. A is B’s brother, C is A’s mother, D is C’s father, F is A’s son. Who is a related to F’s child?
(a) Aunt
(b) Niece
(c) Nephew
(d) Grandfather
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

14. M is brother of N. B is brother of M. N is brother of D. But N is not brother of D. How is N related to D?
(a) Nephew
(b) Sister
(c) Cousin
(d) Brother
(SSC CGL Tier-I (CBI) Exam 2016)

15. Ramesh has brother Suresh. Ramesh is the son of Gopal. Govind is Gopal’s father. How is Suresh related to Govind?
(a) Son
(b) Grandson
(c) Brother
(d) Father
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam 2015)

16. Pointing towards a boy Veena said, “He is the son of only son of my grandfather.” How is that boy related to Veena?
(a) Brother
(b) Cousin
(c) Uncle
(d) Nephew
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam 2014)

17. Pointing to a man in the photograph, Jenifer said, “He is the father of my daughter’s brother’s son.” How is Jenifer related to the man?
(a) Wife
(b) Sister-in-law
(c) Daughter
(d) Mother

18. The boy in the photograph is the only son of the only son of Suresh’s mother. How is Suresh related to that boy?
(a) Cousin
(b) Brother
(c) Father
(d) Uncle

19. Pointing to a lady in the photograph, Shaloo said, “Her son’s father is the son-in-law of my mother.” How is Shaloo related to the lady?
(a) Aunt
(b) Mother
(c) Sister
(d) Daughter

20. Vijay says “Anand’s mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is Anand related to Vijay?
(a) Brother
(b) Father
(c) Nephew
(d) Grandfather

21. Pointing to Satish, Ashok said, “He is the son of my sister’s only brother.” How is Satish related to Ashok?
(a) Son
(b) Grandson
(c) Nephew
(d) None of these

22. Fatima while introducing Mustafa to her friend said, “His brother’s father is the only son of my grandfather.” How is Fatima related to Mustafa?
(a) Sister
(b) Niece
(c) Daughter
(d) Mother

23. Introducing a man to her husband, a woman said, “His son of her only brother is the brother of my wife.” How is the lady related to the man?
(a) Mother’s sister
(b) Grandmother
(c) Mother-in-law
(d) Sister of father-in-law

24. Rita told Mani, “The girl I met yesterday at the beach was the youngest daughter of the brother-in-law of my friend’s mother.” How is the girl related to Rita’s friend?
(a) Cousin
(b) Niece
(c) Daughter
(d) Friend

25. Pointing to the woman in the picture, Rajiv said, “Her mother has only one grandchild whose mother is my wife.” How is the woman in the picture related to Rajiv?
(a) Cousin
(b) Wife
(c) Sister
(d) Data inadequate

26. Pointing to Ketan, Namrata said, “He is the son of my father’s only son.” How is Ketan’s mother related to Namrata?
(a) Daughter
(b) Mother
(c) Sister
(d) Aunt

27. Pointing to a man, a woman said, “His mother is the only daughter of my mother.” How is the woman related to the man?
(a) Mother
(b) Daughter
(c) Sister
(d) Grandmother

28. Pointing to a woman, Naman said, “She is the daughter of the only child of my grandmother.” How is the woman related to Naman?
(a) Cousin
(b) Niece
(c) Sister
(d) Daughter

29. Pointing to Kapil, Shilpa said, “His mother’s sister is the wife of my son Ashish.” How is Kapil related to Shilpa?
(a) Sister-in-law
(b) Nephew
(c) Cousin
(d) Aunt

30. Pointing to a photograph, Arun said, “She is the mother of my son’s wife’s daughter.” How is the lady related to Arun?
(a) Uncle
(b) Cousin
(c) Daughter-in-law
(d) Grandmother

31. Pointing to Manju, Gaurav said, “She is the wife of the only son of my father’s father.” How is Manju related to Gaurav?
(a) Mother
(b) Daughter
(c) Sister
(d) Wife

32. Pointing to a boy, Aruna said to Pushpa, “The mother of his father is the wife of your grandfather (Mother’s father).” How is Pushpa related to that boy?
(a) Sister
(b) Cousin sister
(c) Aunt
(d) Wife

33. Rita introduced Ram to her husband and said “Ram’s brother’s father is the only son of my grandfather.” How is Rita related to Ram?
(a) Mother
(b) Sister
(c) Aunt
(d) Niece

34. Looking at a portrait of a man, Harsh said, “His mother is the wife of my father’s son. Brothers and sisters I have none.” At whose portrait was Harsh looking?
(a) His son
(b) His cousin
(c) His uncle
(d) His nephew

35. A man said to a woman, “The sister of husband of your mother is my aunty.” How is that woman related to that man?
(a) Mother
(b) Granddaughter
(c) Daughter
(d) Sister

36. Rahul’s mother is the only daughter of Monika’s father. How is Monika’s husband related to Rahul?
(a) Uncle
(b) Father
(c) Grandfather
(d) Brother

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Homophone Homonyms

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Homonyms are the words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.

Homophones are words that sound the same when spoken but have different meanings and often different spellings.

1. Aid / Aide

Aid: To help or assist
She went to the aid of a child.
Aide: An assistant (especially to a political leader)
The president travels with many aides.

2. Aero / Arrow

Aero: Related to air or flight
The aerodynamics of the car’s design is great.
Arrow: A pointed shaft shot from a bow
The arrow hit the target.

3. Aisle / Isle

Aisle: A walkway, especially in a plane or theater
He chose an aisle seat.
Isle: A small island
We visited a remote isle last summer.

4. Allowed / Aloud

Allowed: Permitted
We are allowed to enter.
Aloud: Spoken out loud
She read the letter aloud.

5. Altar / Alter

Altar: A sacred table in a religious place
They prayed at the altar.
Alter: To change
We need to alter the schedule.

6. Arc / Ark

Arc: A curved shape
The ball flew in a high arc.
Ark: A large boat (e.g., Noah’s Ark)
Noah built an ark to save the animals.

7. Ascent / Assent

Ascent: An upward movement
The ascent to the hilltop was tiring.
Assent: Agreement
The principal gave her assent.

8. Ate / Eight

Ate: Past tense of eat
We ate at 8 PM.
Eight: Number after seven
She has eight cats.

9. Awed / Odd

Awed: Filled with wonder
We were awed by the fireworks.
Odd: Strange or unusual
That’s an odd way to dress.

10. Aye / Eye / I

Aye: Yes (especially in naval terms)
“Aye, aye, Sir!” the sailors replied.
Eye: Organ of sight
His eye was injured.
I: Personal pronoun
I am learning English.

11. Bail / Bale

Bail: Legal release from custody / to rescue
He didn’t get bail.
Bale: A bundle of goods (like hay)
A bale of hay was lying there.

12. Bait / Bate

Bait: Food used to attract animals (especially fish)
Worms are common bait.
Bate: Flap wings wildly (used for birds)
The hawk bated its wings.

13. Bald / Bawled

Bald: Without hair
He is going bald.
Bawled: Cried loudly
The child bawled in pain.

14. Band / Banned

Band: Musical group / a loop
The band performed last night.
Banned: Prohibited
Smoking is banned here.

15. Bard / Barred

Bard: A poet (especially one reciting epics)
Shakespeare is the Bard of Avon.
Barred: Prohibited from entry or action
He was barred from the club.

16. Bare / Bear

Bare: Without cover
The room was bare.
Bear: Animal or to endure
He couldn’t bear the pain. / We saw a bear in the zoo.

17. Bark / Bark

Bark: Tree covering
The bark was rough.
Bark: Dog’s sound
The dog’s bark was loud.

18. Baron / Barren

Baron: A powerful businessman
He is a media baron.
Barren: Not fertile
The land was barren.

19. Baul / Bawl / Ball

Baul: Bengali folk singer
Baul singers are popular in Bengal.
Bawl: To cry loudly
The child began to bawl.
Ball: A round object
He kicked the ball.

20. Beach / Beech

Beach: Sandy shore
We went to the beach.
Beech: A type of tree
The beech tree is tall.

21. Berry / Bury

Berry: A small juicy fruit
I love strawberry and blueberry.
Bury: To put underground
They buried the treasure.

22. Berth / Birth

Berth: A seat or bed on a train
Check your berth on the ticket.
Birth: The start of life
She gave birth to twins.

23. Better / Bettor

Better: Improved
He feels better now.
Bettor: A person who bets
He is a frequent bettor.

24. Bite / Byte

Bite: To cut with teeth
She took a bite of the apple.
Byte: A unit of digital information
A byte equals 8 bits.

25. Bloc / Block

Bloc: A group or alliance
The political bloc protested.
Block: A solid mass or section
Use a wooden block.

26. Boar / Boer

Boar: Wild pig
The boar charged at the hunter.
Boer: A South African of Dutch origin
The Boer War was historic.

27. Boor / Bore

Boor: Rude or ill-mannered person
He is such a boor.
Bore: To drill or make a hole
They bored a hole in the wall.

28. Board / Bored

Board: To get on a vehicle
We boarded the bus.
Bored: Not interested
She was bored during the lecture.

29. Bolder / Boulder

Bolder: More courageous
He was bolder than his brother.
Boulder: A large rock
A boulder blocked the road.

30. Bole / Bowl

Bole: Tree trunk
The bole was damaged by termites.
Bowl: Round container
She ate rice from the bowl.

31. Borough / Burrow

Borough: A town or district
The borough has many parks.
Burrow: A hole made by animals
Rabbits live in burrows.

32. Bough / Bow

Bough: Main branch of a tree
The bough was full of fruits.
Bow: To bend as a sign of respect
He bowed before the teacher.

33. Buoy / Boy

Buoy: Floating marker in water
The boat passed the buoy.
Boy: Male child
He has a boy and a girl.

34. Breach / Breech

Breach: Violation or break
There was a breach of contract.
Breech: Rear part of a gun / short pants
The gun’s breech was damaged.
He wore breeches for riding.

35. Bread / Bred

Bread: A common food made of flour and yeast
He had toast and buttered bread.
Bred: Past tense of “breed”; upbringing or raising
He is well-bred and polite.

36. Broach / Brooch

Broach: To introduce a subject for discussion
She broached the topic gently.
Brooch: A decorative pin worn on clothing
She wore a beautiful diamond brooch.

37. Cache / Cash

Cache: A hidden store (especially of data)
Clear your browser’s cache regularly.
Cash: Money in physical form
She paid in cash.

38. Cannon / Canon

Cannon: Large, heavy artillery weapon
The old cannon is displayed in the museum.
Canon: A general rule or principle; also, a body of work
She followed the canon of classical literature.

39. Canvas / Canvass

Canvas: A heavy, durable fabric used for painting or tents
The artist painted on a canvas.
Canvass: To seek support or votes
The candidates canvassed the neighborhood.

40. Capital / Capitol

Capital: Wealth; or a city that serves as the seat of government
Delhi is the capital of India.
Capitol: A government building (esp. in the US)
They visited the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

41. Carat / Caret / Carrot

Carat: Unit for measuring gold purity
She bought an 18-carat gold ring.
Caret: A proofreading symbol (^)
Use a caret to insert missing words.
Carrot: A root vegetable
Rabbits love to eat carrots.

42. Cast / Caste

Cast: To throw / actors in a play / to form in a mold
The movie cast was impressive.
Caste: A hereditary social class in India
The caste system is centuries old.

43. Cede / Seed

Cede: To give up power or territory
The king ceded land after defeat.
Seed: The part of a plant that grows into a new one
Plant the seed properly.

44. Cell / Sell

Cell: A small room, especially in prisons or biology
The prisoner was locked in a cell.
Sell: To exchange something for money
He wants to sell his car.

45. Dew / Due

Dew: Tiny drops of water on cool surfaces
Morning dew covered the grass.
Due: Owed or expected
The assignment is due tomorrow.

46. Discreet / Discrete

Discreet: Careful in behavior or speech
He was discreet about the matter.
Discrete: Separate or distinct
Each chapter is a discrete unit.

47. Doe / Dough

Doe: A female deer
The doe leapt into the forest.
Dough: Unbaked mixture for bread or pastries
The dough needs to rise before baking.

48. Dual / Duel

Dual: Having two parts
This device has a dual function.
Duel: A formal fight between two people
They fought a duel over honor.

49. Ewe / Yew

Ewe: Female sheep
The ewe gave birth to two lambs.
Yew: A type of tree with poisonous leaves
The yew tree grows in Europe.

50. Eyelet / Islet

Eyelet: Small hole in fabric for lace or string
The shoes had metal eyelets.
Islet: A very small island
We sailed around the coral islet.

51. Faint / Feint

Faint: To lose consciousness
He felt faint from hunger.
Feint: A deceptive move, especially in sports or fighting
He used a feint to dodge the defender.

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