Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.”
The accepted answer is A. Clothes. “Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Clothes (option A). Option B (“Clinic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clothes. Option C (“Speed”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clothes. Remaining alternatives (Sunburn) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Clothes 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. Clothes ✓
- B. Clinic
Why not B: “Clinic” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Clothes. “Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Clothes (option A). Option B (“Clinic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- C. Speed
Why not C: “Speed” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Clothes. “Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Clothes (option A). Option B (“Clinic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- D. Sunburn
Why not D: “Sunburn” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Clothes. “Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Clothes (option A). Option B (“Clinic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
Correct answer
A. Clothes
Explanation
“Cobbler:Shoes :: Tailor:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Clothes (option A). Option B (“Clinic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clothes. Option C (“Speed”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clothes. Remaining alternatives (Sunburn) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Clothes 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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