Identifying the Odd Word Pair

In this question, we need to examine the relationship between the words in each pair and find the pair that has a different relationship compared to the others. This is a common type of verbal reasoning question that tests your understanding of word analogies.

Analyzing Each Word Pair Relationship

Let's look closely at each given option and determine the connection between the two words:

• Reptile – Snake: In this pair, a 'Snake' is a specific type of 'Reptile'. The relationship is Category – Member.
• Mammal – Whale: Here, a 'Whale' is a specific type of 'Mammal'. This relationship is also Category – Member.
• Vehicle – Car: Similarly, a 'Car' is a specific type of 'Vehicle'. The relationship is Category – Member.
• Pen – Writing: In this pair, a 'Pen' is an object that is used for the action or function of 'Writing'. The relationship is Object – Function or Object – Action.

Identifying the Different Relationship

Upon analyzing all four pairs, we can see that the first three pairs (Reptile – Snake, Mammal – Whale, and Vehicle – Car) all follow the same pattern: the second word is a specific example or member of the category represented by the first word. Their relationship is Category – Member.

However, the fourth pair (Pen – Writing) has a different type of relationship. The first word, 'Pen', is an object, and the second word, 'Writing', is the action performed using that object. The relationship is Object – Function.

Conclusion: The Odd Pair

Since the relationship in the pair 'Pen – Writing' is different from the relationship in the other three pairs, it is the odd one out.

Therefore, the odd word pair is Pen – Writing.

Revision Table: Word Pair Relationships

Additional Information on Analogies

Word analogies are comparisons between two pairs of words that show a relationship between them. Understanding common types of relationships is crucial for solving these problems. Some other common types of word pair relationships include:

• Part – Whole: e.g., Finger – Hand (Finger is part of Hand)
• Synonym: e.g., Happy – Joyful (Words with similar meanings)
• Antonym: e.g., Hot – Cold (Words with opposite meanings)
• Cause – Effect: e.g., Rain – Flood (Rain can cause Flood)
• Worker – Tool: e.g., Carpenter – Hammer (Carpenter uses Hammer)
• Study – Topic: e.g., Zoology – Animals (Zoology is the study of Animals)

By identifying the type of relationship in the given pairs, you can effectively find the one that is different.