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