Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Related Pair of Words/Analogy MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.”
The accepted answer is B. Bark. “Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Bark (option B). Option A (“Paper”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark. Option C (“String”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark. Remaining alternatives (Well) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Bark 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. Paper
Why not A: “Paper” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Bark. “Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Bark (option B). Option A (“Paper”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark.
- B. Bark ✓
- C. String
Why not C: “String” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Bark. “Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Bark (option B). Option A (“Paper”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark.
- D. Well
Why not D: “Well” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Bark. “Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Bark (option B). Option A (“Paper”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark.
Correct answer
B. Bark
Explanation
“Wolf:Howl :: Dog:? Choose the correct word.” is answered by Bark (option B). Option A (“Paper”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark. Option C (“String”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Bark. Remaining alternatives (Well) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Bark 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
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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