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Painter is to brush as musician is to __________.
instrument
concert
symphony
recital
performance
Explanation
A brush is a tool used by a painter, so this analogy calls for the tool used by a musician. Among the options given, the only one that fits that need is “instrument.”
Choose the word that best completes the comparison.
Curator is to museum as director is to __________.
film
award
art
camera
Hollywood
Explanation
A "curator" is responsible for directing a "museum," just as a "director" is responsible for directing a "film."
Choose the best answer that completes the comparison.
General is to army as admiral is to __________.
navy
captain
military
sail
commanding
Explanation
A "general" is the top leader of an "army," while an "admiral" is the leader of a "navy."