Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that expresses a relationship which is most nearly like that expressed in the capitalized pair of words given below.

MALLET : HAMMER : :

  1. stethoscope : doctor

  2. whip : leather

  3. scythe : cut

  4. chisel : sharp

  5. screwdriver : flattened tip
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A MALLET is a tool used as a HAMMER. One needs to look for a pair of words conveying a similar relationship. The correct answer is – scythe : cut – since a scythe is a tool used for cutting grass, crops etc.

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