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1

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.”

2

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."

3

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."

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