Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.”
The accepted answer is C. Statue. “Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Statue (option C). Option A (“Rifle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Statue. Option B (“Soft”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Statue. Remaining alternatives (Sunburn) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Statue is identified. Related Pair of Words/Analogy questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Related Pair of Words/Analogy recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Rifle
Why not A: “Rifle” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Statue. “Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Statue (option C). Option A (“Rifle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- B. Soft
Why not B: “Soft” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Statue. “Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Statue (option C). Option A (“Rifle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- C. Statue ✓
- D. Sunburn
Why not D: “Sunburn” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Statue. “Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Statue (option C). Option A (“Rifle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
Correct answer
C. Statue
Explanation
“Author:Book :: Sculptor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Statue (option C). Option A (“Rifle”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Statue. Option B (“Soft”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Statue. Remaining alternatives (Sunburn) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Statue is identified. Related Pair of Words/Analogy questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Related Pair of Words/Analogy recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Related Pair of Words/Analogy Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, analogy, verbal reasoning
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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