General Intelligence Analogy (Verbal) Analogy (Verbal) Question #8054 (CAT-I)

Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair: SCALPEL : SURGEON ::

A PEN : AUTHOR
B HAMMER : CARPENTER
C BRUSH : PAINTER
D WRENCH : PLUMBER
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
• The relationship between 'SCALPEL' and 'SURGEON' is that a scalpel is a primary tool used by a surgeon for their profession. • Similarly, a 'HAMMER' is a primary tool used by a 'CARPENTER' for their profession. • While other options show a tool-user relationship, the hammer is arguably the most quintessential and primary tool for a carpenter, much like a scalpel for a surgeon.