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