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