BJMP Entrance Exam Analytical Ability — Analogy & Verbal RelationshipsSlides
Slide library for Analogy & Verbal Relationships. Every BJMP Entrance Exam Analytical Ability concept in this chapter, broken into bite-sized slides that are easy to scan on mobile. Built around Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)'s recent question patterns for the BJMP Entrance Exam 2026.
Exam context
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Entrance Examination is conducted by Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and is scheduled for Announced by BJMP per cycle. The Analytical Ability subtest is marked as "Core" in the official pattern, and Analogy & Verbal Relationships appears in position 1st of 7 in the BJMP Entrance Exam Analytical Ability review rotation. Passing mark: BJMP-set percentile. Recent BJMP Entrance Exam 2026 papers have drawn roughly a meaningful share of questions from this subject.
Analogy & Verbal Relationships - Slides
Analogy questions test your ability to identify relationships between words and concepts. This chapter will teach you to recognize patterns, understand different types of analogies, and develop strategies for solving analogy problems effectively in the Civil Service Examination.
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Introduction to Analogy & Verbal Relationships
An analogy compares the relationship between one pair of words to find a similar relationship in another pair. It's like finding patterns in how words connect to each other.
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Foundation slide establishing the importance and components of analogy questions
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Introduction
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mindmap root((Analogy)) Word Knowledge Vocabulary Meanings Synonyms Relationships Patterns Connections Logic Test Skills Analysis Comparison Problem Solving
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Overview of the key components needed for analogy mastery
Two Main Approaches to Analogy
Understanding the format helps you apply the right strategy. Single word questions give you three words and ask for the fourth, while paired-word questions ask you to find another pair with the same relationship.
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Essential for students to understand which strategy to use
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Approaches
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flowchart TD A[Analogy Question] --> B{Format Type?} B -->|Three words given| C[Single Word Approach] B -->|Pair relationship given| D[Paired-Word Approach] C --> E[Find fourth word] D --> F[Find matching pair] E --> G[Check relationship] F --> G G --> H[Verify answer]
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Decision flowchart for choosing the right analogy approach
DTR Technique: Define The Relationship
DTR helps you clearly identify what connects the first pair of words. Once you know this relationship, you can find another pair with the same connection pattern.
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Critical technique that students must master first
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DTR Technique
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sequenceDiagram participant S as Student participant W as Word Pair participant R as Relationship participant A as Answer S->>W: Read first pair W->>R: Define relationship R->>A: Apply to choices A-->>S: Select correct answer
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Step-by-step process of using DTR technique
Narrowing the Relationship
Sometimes your first attempt at defining the relationship is too general. When this happens, look for more specific details about how the words connect to narrow down to one correct answer.
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Important problem-solving strategy when students get stuck
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Problem-solving Strategy
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flowchart TD A[Define Relationship] --> B{Multiple answers possible?} B -->|No| C[Select answer] B -->|Yes| D[Add specific details] D --> E[Redefine relationship] E --> F[Check choices again] F --> C
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Process for narrowing down relationships when multiple answers seem correct
Substitution Technique
This technique helps when you're not immediately sure of the relationship. By substituting words, you can work backwards to understand the pattern.
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Alternative strategy when DTR doesn't immediately work
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Substitution Strategy
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flowchart LR A[Word 1 : Word 2] --> B[Word 3 : ?] B --> C[Substitute Word 3 for Word 1] C --> D[Find pattern] D --> E[Apply to Word 2 position] E --> F[Get answer]
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Visual representation of the substitution technique process
Common Analogy Relationships - Part 1
These are the most frequently encountered relationship types in Civil Service examinations. Recognizing these patterns quickly will improve your speed and accuracy.
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Students should memorize these common patterns
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Relationship Types
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mindmap root((Common Relations)) Synonym Similar meaning Same concept Antonym Opposite meaning Contrasting Classification Type of category Specific to general Part to Whole Component Complete object
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Mind map showing the first set of common analogy relationships
Common Analogy Relationships - Part 2
These relationship types focus on actions, purposes, and connections between objects and their uses or locations.
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Focus on action and purpose relationships
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Relationship Types
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mindmap root((Action Relations)) Cause Effect Reason Result Function Purpose Used for Main job Tool User Equipment Professional Location Position Where found Geographic
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Mind map showing action-based analogy relationships
Common Analogy Relationships - Part 3
These relationships deal with the nature, structure, and properties of things, including language patterns that appear in more advanced analogy questions.
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Advanced relationship types for higher-level questions
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Relationship Types
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pie title Relationship Categories "Meaning Based" : 30 "Structure Based" : 25 "Function Based" : 25 "Property Based" : 20
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Distribution of different types of analogy relationships in exams
Parallelism in Analogies
Parallelism means the structure should be consistent. If the first pair has two nouns, the answer should also be two nouns in the same order and relationship.
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Grammar check helps eliminate wrong answers quickly
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Grammar Rules
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flowchart TD A[Check word pairs] --> B{Same grammar parts?} B -->|Yes| C[Check relationship] B -->|No| D[Eliminate choice] C --> E{Same order?} E -->|Yes| F[Valid option] E -->|No| D D --> G[Try next choice] F --> H[Final verification]
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Process for checking grammatical parallelism in analogy choices
Avoiding Common Mistakes
These are the most frequent errors students make. Being aware of these pitfalls will help you avoid losing points on questions you actually understand.
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Help students identify and avoid typical errors
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Error Prevention
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flowchart TD A[fa:fa-warning Common Mistakes] --> B[Reversing Order] A --> C[Random Guessing] A --> D[Wrong Relationships] B --> E[fa:fa-times Incorrect Answer] C --> E D --> E E --> F[fa:fa-check Use DTR to verify] F --> G[fa:fa-star Correct Answer]
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Common mistakes to avoid when solving analogies
Step-by-Step Solution Strategy
Following this systematic approach ensures you don't miss the correct answer and helps you work efficiently under time pressure during exams.
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Systematic approach reduces errors and saves time
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Solution Strategy
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sequenceDiagram participant Student as Student participant Question as Question participant Analysis as Analysis participant Answer as Answer Student->>Question: Read carefully Question->>Analysis: Define relationship Analysis->>Answer: Check choices Answer->>Student: Verify selection Student->>Student: Double-check logic
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Sequential process for solving analogy questions systematically
Practice Example - Single Word Approach
This example shows how famous people are connected to their major contributions or discoveries. The relationship is 'person : field of study or major discovery'.
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Concrete example helps students understand the process
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Practice Example
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flowchart LR A[Mendel] --> B[Heredity] C[Newton] --> D[fa:fa-lightbulb Gravitation] B -.->|famous for| B1[Genetics Studies] D -.->|famous for| D1[Physics Laws]
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Visual representation of the person-to-contribution relationship
Practice Example - Paired Word Approach
This chemistry-based analogy tests knowledge of chemical elements and their Latin names or symbols. The relationship is 'element : Latin name/symbol'.
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Shows how subject knowledge enhances analogy skills
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Practice Example
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flowchart TB A[Iron] --> A1[Ferrum Fe] B[Gold] --> B1[Aurum Au] C[Silver] --> C1[Argentum Ag] D[Copper] --> D1[Cuprum Cu]
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Examples of element-to-Latin name relationships
Filipino Language Analogies
Filipino analogies follow the same logical patterns but may require knowledge of Filipino culture, history, or language structure. The DTR technique remains your best tool.
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Filipino analogies require cultural context but same logical skills
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Filipino Analogies
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mindmap root((Filipino Analogies)) Language Structure Grammar rules Word forms Cultural Knowledge History Traditions Local concepts Same Techniques DTR method Parallelism Pattern recognition
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Components needed for Filipino analogy questions
Test-Taking Strategies
In actual exams, time management is crucial. These strategies help you maximize your score while working efficiently under pressure.
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Practical exam strategies for time-pressured situations
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Test Strategy
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flowchart TD A[Start Question] --> B{Quick DTR possible?} B -->|Yes| C[Apply DTR] B -->|No| D[Use elimination] C --> E[Check answer] D --> F[Remove wrong choices] F --> G{Clear answer now?} G -->|Yes| H[Select answer] G -->|No| I[Mark and skip] E --> H H --> J[Next question] I --> J
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Time management strategy for analogy questions in exams
Summary and Key Takeaways
Mastering analogies requires both systematic technique and broad knowledge. Regular practice with the DTR method will significantly improve your performance on the Civil Service Examination.
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Comprehensive summary of all key concepts and strategies
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Summary
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mindmap root((Analogy Mastery)) Core Technique DTR method Relationship patterns Knowledge Base Vocabulary General knowledge Cultural awareness Practice Skills Speed Accuracy Time management Success Factors Systematic approach Error avoidance Confidence building
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Complete framework for mastering analogy questions
References
- BRAINBOX CIVIL SERVICE SECOND EDITION — Verbal Ability.pdf
- CIVIL SERVICE 3RD EDITION — English.pdf
- CIVIL SERVICE 3RD EDITION — Filipino.pdf
- NEW CURRICULUM CIVIL SERVICE 2026 EDITION — Analytical.pdf
- NCV CIVIL SERVICE — Logical Ability.pdf
In summary
Analogy questions are a significant component of the Civil Service Examination's analytical ability section. By mastering the DTR technique, learning common relationship patterns, and practicing regularly, you can achieve high accuracy on these questions. Remember that analogies test both your vocabulary knowledge and logical thinking skills. The systematic approach outlined in this chapter will help you tackle even challenging analogies with confidence. Continue practicing with various question types to strengthen your pattern recognition abilities and improve your performance on the actual exam.
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