Question

Directions: In the question, the first two words are related in a particular manner. You have to choose a word from the options so that a new pair of words is formed where the relation is the same as that of the first pair of words. You are required to consider the secondary meaning of certain words while choosing an answer.
Hammer : Nail :: Scissors :

• A. Screw
• B. Pearl
• C. Paper
• D. Shape
• E. Design

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve this analogy question, we need to find the relationship between the first pair of words, "Hammer : Nail", and apply the same relationship to "Scissors" to determine the correct answer among the given options. 

Step-by-step Analysis:

1. The pair "Hammer : Nail" suggests a tool and its object of use. A hammer is used to drive nails into a surface.
2. Now, we need to determine which option works comparably with "Scissors". Let's analyze each:
   • Screw: Scissors do not have a direct interaction with a screw. This pair doesn't fit the same relationship.
   • Pearl: Scissors are not related to pearls as a tool or an object of use.
   • Paper: Scissors are commonly used to cut paper, making this pair similar to a tool-object relationship, like a hammer is used with a nail.
   • Shape: While scissors can give shapes to materials, "Shape" isn't a direct object that scissors interact with.
   • Design: Scissors can create designs, but "Design" itself isn't an object that scissors directly affect or alter.
3. From the above analysis, "Paper" is the most fitting option as scissors are primarily used to cut paper, keeping the same relationship as "Hammer : Nail".

Conclusion: The correct option is "Paper" as it maintains the same tool-object relationship with "Scissors" as "Hammer" with "Nail".