Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.”
The accepted answer is C. Speed. “Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.” is answered by Speed (option C). Option A (“Ophthalmologist”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Speed. Option B (“Gloomy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Speed. Remaining alternatives (Cockpit) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Speed 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 C. Speed. “Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.” is answered by Speed (option C). Option A (“Ophthalmologist”) does not match th
- B. Gloomy
Why not B: “Gloomy” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Speed. “Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.” is answered by Speed (option C). Option A (“Ophthalmologist”) does not match th
- C. Speed ✓
- D. Cockpit
Why not D: “Cockpit” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Speed. “Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.” is answered by Speed (option C). Option A (“Ophthalmologist”) does not match th
Correct answer
C. Speed
Explanation
“Find the word that completes the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Speedometer is to ____.” is answered by Speed (option C). Option A (“Ophthalmologist”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Speed. Option B (“Gloomy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Speed. Remaining alternatives (Cockpit) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Speed 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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