Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf : ?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf : ?”
The accepted answer is B. Tree. “Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf :” is answered by Tree (option B). Option A (“Forest”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tree. Option C (“Choreography”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tree. Remaining alternatives (School) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Tree 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. Forest
Why not A: “Forest” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Tree. “Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf :” is answered by Tree (option B). Option A (“Forest”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of T
- B. Tree ✓
- C. Choreography
Why not C: “Choreography” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Tree. “Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf :” is answered by Tree (option B). Option A (“Forest”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of T
- D. School
Why not D: “School” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Tree. “Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf :” is answered by Tree (option B). Option A (“Forest”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of T
Correct answer
B. Tree
Explanation
“Complete the analogy: Petal : Flower :: Leaf :” is answered by Tree (option B). Option A (“Forest”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tree. Option C (“Choreography”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Tree. Remaining alternatives (School) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Tree 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/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, analogy, verbal reasoning, NTS
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