Worker-Workplace Analogy
Worker-Workplace Analogy problems involve pairs where one word represents a professional or worker and the other represents their typical workplace (e.g., Teacher : School). You must identify the worker-workplace relationship in the first pair and apply it to complete the second pair.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Worker-Workplace Analogy
Worker-Workplace Analogy problems involve pairs where one word represents a professional or worker and the other represents their typical workplace (e.g., Teacher : School). You must identify the worker-workplace relationship in the first pair and apply it to complete the second pair.
Prerequisites
How to Solve Worker-Workplace Analogy Problems
Step 1: Identify the relationship between the first pair of words (A : B)
Step 2: Determine if A is the worker and B is the workplace, or vice versa
Step 3: Note the direction (worker→workplace or workplace→worker)
Step 4: Look at the third word (C) and find a word (D) that has the same relationship with C
Step 5: Maintain the same direction of relationship
Step 6: Eliminate options that don't fit the worker-workplace relationship
Step 7: Choose the option that best maintains the worker-workplace relationship
Example Problem
Example: Teacher : School :: Doctor : ? Solution: Step 1: Teacher works in a School (worker → workplace) Step 2: The relationship is 'worker to workplace' Step 3: We need the workplace of Doctor Step 4: Options: (a) Clinic (b) Hospital (c) Pharmacy (d) Laboratory Step 5: Doctor works in a Hospital Step 6: Teacher : School :: Doctor : Hospital Answer: Hospital
Pro Tips & Tricks
- Learn common worker-workplace pairs: Teacher-School, Doctor-Hospital, Chef-Kitchen, Librarian-Library, Farmer-Farm
- Consider specialized workplaces: Pilot-Cockpit, Judge-Court, Actor-Theatre, Scientist-Laboratory
- Remember that some workplaces have multiple professionals (Hospital has doctors, nurses, technicians)
- Be aware of professionals who work in non-traditional settings (Artist-Studio, Writer-Desk)
- Some analogies use 'works in' or 'employs' relationship
- Watch for professionals whose workplace is implied (Barber-Salon, Mechanic-Garage)
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Practice Worksheets
Practice makes perfect! Work through these worksheets to master Worker-Workplace Analogy. Each worksheet contains 20 questions with detailed explanations. Start from Worksheet 1 and progress through increasing difficulty levels.
Exam Importance
Worker-Workplace Analogy is an important topic for various competitive exams. Here's how frequently it appears:
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