Which word correctly completes the pair? Sailor : Sea :: Miner : ?
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? Sailor : Sea :: Miner : ?”
The accepted answer is A. Mine. Mine is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Sailor : Sea :: Miner :” (option A). Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mine. Option C (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mine. Remaining alternatives (Drive) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Mine 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. Mine ✓
- B. Captain
Why not B: “Captain” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Mine. Mine is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Sailor : Sea :: Miner :” (option A). Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is
- C. Library
Why not C: “Library” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Mine. Mine is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Sailor : Sea :: Miner :” (option A). Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is
- D. Drive
Why not D: “Drive” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Mine. Mine is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Sailor : Sea :: Miner :” (option A). Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is
Correct answer
A. Mine
Explanation
Mine is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word correctly completes the pair? Sailor : Sea :: Miner :” (option A). Option B (“Captain”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mine. Option C (“Library”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mine. Remaining alternatives (Drive) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Mine 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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