Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton : ?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton : ?”
The accepted answer is B. Soft. “Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton :” is answered by Soft (option B). Option A (“Building”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Soft. Option C (“Factual”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Soft. Remaining alternatives (School) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Soft 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. Building
Why not A: “Building” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Soft. “Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton :” is answered by Soft (option B). Option A (“Building”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- B. Soft ✓
- C. Factual
Why not C: “Factual” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Soft. “Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton :” is answered by Soft (option B). Option A (“Building”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- D. School
Why not D: “School” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Soft. “Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton :” is answered by Soft (option B). Option A (“Building”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
Correct answer
B. Soft
Explanation
“Complete the analogy: Diamond : Hard :: Cotton :” is answered by Soft (option B). Option A (“Building”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Soft. Option C (“Factual”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Soft. Remaining alternatives (School) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Soft 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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