De Nederlandsche Bank Analogies Tips and Practice
Prepare for De Nederlandsche Bank analogies with practical tips, clear practice advice, and focused support for GITP verbal reasoning.
Practical preparation for analogies
If you are preparing for the De Nederlandsche Bank assessment through GITP, analogies are one of the verbal reasoning parts you may encounter. This page focuses on practical ways to approach the question type calmly and efficiently.
The best preparation is not only to practice a lot, but to practice with attention to how words are connected. That helps you recognise the pattern faster and work with more confidence under time pressure.
Try a sample question right away
This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
How to approach the question type
In each item, you compare a pair of words and determine the relationship between them. The answer choice should follow the same relationship, whether it is based on meaning, function, or category.
A steady method helps. Start by naming the connection in simple terms, then check whether that same logic fits one of the options. If the wording feels close, test the exact relationship rather than relying on intuition alone.
Because the assessment is norm-referenced, familiarising yourself with the format beforehand can make the test feel more manageable. Use practice to build speed gradually, not to rush through the reasoning.
Preparation tips that support confidence
- Practise with short sets so you can focus on the relationship in each item.
- Say the link between the words in plain language before looking at the answers.
- Review mistakes carefully to see whether the issue was vocabulary, logic, or speed.
- Use timed practice only after you understand the basic pattern of the question type.
For De Nederlandsche Bank preparation, it also helps to read the invitation information carefully. The exact parts you need to complete are listed in your invitation email or on the GITP online platform, so you can focus your practice on the relevant sections.
A simple practice routine
- Begin with untimed exercises to understand how the words relate to each other.
- Move to mixed practice so you learn to identify the right relationship more quickly.
- Finish with a short timed set to build calm decision-making under pressure.
This routine works well when you want to prepare steadily without overloading yourself. It supports both accuracy and pacing, which are important when the assessment asks you to recognise patterns efficiently.
If you already know the format, extra practice can still help sharpen your approach. Small improvements in attention and consistency can make the assessment feel more familiar on test day.