GITP (PiCompany) Analogies Practice Tips
By the TestPrep editorial team · Updated
Practice the GITP analogies module with purpose
If your GITP invitation includes analogies, prepare by focusing on how word pairs relate rather than on memorizing examples. The task is to spot the underlying connection and apply it to the answer choices.
A decision-making approach helps here: read the pair, identify the relationship, then test each option against that same rule. This keeps your work structured and reduces the chance of picking an answer that only looks similar.
Try a sample question right away
This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
Build a simple method before you start
Start with a short routine for every item. First, define the relationship in plain language, then check whether it is about meaning, function, category, or another clear link. This makes the answer process more consistent under time pressure.
- Read both words carefully and note the exact connection.
- Compare the connection with each answer choice one by one.
- Choose the option that matches the same relationship most closely.
If a pair feels unclear, move from the obvious to the specific. Many mistakes happen when the first association seems right but does not hold across the full pair. Careful comparison is usually more reliable than speed alone.
Use the full GITP assessment context to guide your practice
GITP assessments often include figure sequences, number sequences, matrices, and sometimes analogies, depending on the invitation you receive. That means it is worth checking your email and confirming which sections are included before you plan your practice.
The analogies module is verbal reasoning, so it can be useful to practice alongside other reasoning items. This helps you switch between rule-based thinking and language-based pattern recognition in a controlled way.
Because the exact assessment content can vary, prepare with similar sample questions instead of relying on a fixed format. That way you stay aligned with the structure you are most likely to see.
Practical ways to improve accuracy
Use your practice sessions to train a steady process, not just to finish more items. When you review mistakes, look for the type of relationship that caused the error and whether you moved too quickly past the second word pair.
- Label the relationship in a short phrase before looking at the options.
- Eliminate answers that match only part of the connection.
- Review missed items and group them by relationship type.
- Repeat with mixed practice so you do not depend on one pattern alone.
A calm, systematic approach is especially useful when several answers seem plausible. The goal is to choose the best match, not the most familiar-looking one.