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