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