Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock : ?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock : ?”
The accepted answer is A. Time. Time is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock :” (option A). Option B (“Mountain”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Time. Option C (“Cold”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Time. Remaining alternatives (Guitar) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Time 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. Time ✓
- B. Mountain
Why not B: “Mountain” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Time. Time is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock :” (option A). Option B (“Mountain”) does not match the stem
- C. Cold
Why not C: “Cold” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Time. Time is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock :” (option A). Option B (“Mountain”) does not match the stem
- D. Guitar
Why not D: “Guitar” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Time. Time is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock :” (option A). Option B (“Mountain”) does not match the stem
Correct answer
A. Time
Explanation
Time is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Compass : Direction :: Clock :” (option A). Option B (“Mountain”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Time. Option C (“Cold”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Time. Remaining alternatives (Guitar) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Time 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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