Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.”
The accepted answer is D. Vapor. “Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vapor (option D). Option A (“Four sides”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vapor. Option B (“Cut”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vapor. Remaining alternatives (Cat) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Vapor 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. Four sides
Why not A: “Four sides” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Vapor. “Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vapor (option D). Option A (“Four sides”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- B. Cut
Why not B: “Cut” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Vapor. “Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vapor (option D). Option A (“Four sides”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- C. Cat
Why not C: “Cat” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Vapor. “Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vapor (option D). Option A (“Four sides”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall
- D. Vapor ✓
Correct answer
D. Vapor
Explanation
“Ice:Water :: Water:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Vapor (option D). Option A (“Four sides”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vapor. Option B (“Cut”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Vapor. Remaining alternatives (Cat) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Vapor 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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