EY assessment analogies examples and practice guide
See what EY assessment analogies can look like, how to approach them, and how to practice quickly and accurately under time pressure.
Using examples to prepare for analogies
If you have an invitation from LTP for the EY assessment, analogies may be part of the aptitude testing section. These questions focus on verbal reasoning and ask you to identify how two words or concepts are related.
A practical way to prepare is to look at the kinds of relationships that often appear in analogies, such as meaning, function, category, or sequence. That makes it easier to work efficiently when time is limited.
The examples below do not copy a live test, but they do show the type of thinking you need. That is useful if you want to become faster at spotting the connection before moving to the answer choices.
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This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
What to look for in analogy questions
In this module, the main task is to compare the first word pair and find the same relationship in the options. A careful scan of the relationship is usually more effective than trying to solve by intuition alone.
- Look for a category relationship, such as an item and the group it belongs to.
- Check whether the pair shows a function, purpose, or typical use.
- See whether the words are linked by position, order, or another logical pattern.
Because the assessment is timed, it helps to move from relationship to answer choice in a fixed order. This reduces backtracking and keeps the question process short and manageable.
Example situations you may recognize
A common example situation is a pair that combines a general term with a more specific one, such as a category and an example from that category. Another is a relationship based on use, where one word points to a tool, location, or action.
You may also see relationships built around opposites, parts of a whole, or words that belong to the same set. The key is to ask what connects the two starting words before comparing the answer options.
When you practise with examples, focus on naming the relationship in one short phrase. That habit can save time and help you avoid re-reading the question under pressure.
A simple time-saving approach
- Read the first pair and name the relationship in a few words.
- Check each option against that same relationship, not just against one word.
- Eliminate choices that are similar in meaning but do not match the exact link.
- Choose the best fit and move on without overthinking if the pattern is clear.
This approach works well for candidates who want to keep a steady pace across the assessment. It is especially helpful when analogies appear alongside other LTP aptitude tests such as matrices, number sequences, or numerical reasoning.
If you are practising for EY through LTP, use example questions to build consistency rather than memorizing patterns. The goal is to recognise the relationship quickly enough to preserve time for the rest of the test.