Sequence Analogy
Sequence Analogy problems involve pairs where the relationship is based on order, time, or developmental progression (e.g., Child : Adult). You must identify the sequential relationship in the first pair and apply it to complete the second pair.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Sequence Analogy
Sequence Analogy problems involve pairs where the relationship is based on order, time, or developmental progression (e.g., Child : Adult). You must identify the sequential relationship in the first pair and apply it to complete the second pair.
Prerequisites
How to Solve Sequence Analogy Problems
Step 1: Identify the relationship between the first pair of words (A : B)
Step 2: Determine the order: is A before B, or B before A?
Step 3: Note the direction (earlier→later or later→earlier)
Step 4: Look at the third word (C) and find a word (D) that has the same sequential relationship with C
Step 5: Maintain the same direction of sequence
Step 6: Eliminate options that don't fit the sequential relationship
Step 7: Choose the option that best maintains the sequence relationship
Example Problem
Example: Child : Adult :: Seed : ? Solution: Step 1: Child grows into Adult (earlier stage → later stage) Step 2: The relationship is 'developmental progression' Step 3: We need the later stage of Seed Step 4: Options: (a) Flower (b) Tree (c) Plant (d) Fruit Step 5: Seed grows into Plant Step 6: Child : Adult :: Seed : Plant Answer: Plant
Pro Tips & Tricks
- Learn common sequence pairs: Child-Adult, Seed-Plant, Egg-Chicken, Caterpillar-Butterfly, Morning-Evening, Birth-Death, Start-Finish, Day-Night
- Understand educational/professional sequences: Freshman-Senior, Apprentice-Expert, Intern-Doctor
- Consider seasonal sequences: Spring-Summer, Monsoon-Autumn, Dawn-Dusk
- Remember process sequences: Cloud-Rain, Raw Material-Product, Idea-Invention
- Be aware of reverse sequences (Adult-Child, End-Start)
- Watch for sequences that are cyclic (Day-Night-Day)
Shortcut Methods to Solve Faster
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Practice Worksheets
Practice makes perfect! Work through these worksheets to master Sequence Analogy. Each worksheet contains 20 questions with detailed explanations. Start from Worksheet 1 and progress through increasing difficulty levels.
Exam Importance
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