In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.
Fan - Air
Finding the Odd Word Pair
The question asks us to identify the word pair that is different from the others based on the relationship between the words in each pair. Let's examine each option to understand the relationship presented.
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Brown - Colour: In this pair, 'Brown' is a specific type of 'Colour'. The relationship is "Type of" or "Example of".
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Rice - Grain: Here, 'Rice' is a specific type of 'Grain'. This is also a "Type of" or "Example of" relationship.
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Fan - Air: A 'Fan' is an object, and 'Air' is what it moves or circulates. The relationship is "Object - Action/Output related to the object". A fan doesn't *type* of air; it interacts with air.
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Iron - Metal: 'Iron' is a specific type of 'Metal'. This pair also exhibits the "Type of" or "Example of" relationship.
Comparing the relationships:
- Brown is a type of Colour.
- Rice is a type of Grain.
- Fan moves Air (not a type of Air).
- Iron is a type of Metal.
We can see that the first, second, and fourth pairs show a relationship where the first word is a specific instance or type of the category mentioned by the second word. The third pair shows a different kind of relationship, where one object causes or interacts with the other substance.
Therefore, the pair 'Fan - Air' is the odd one out because its relationship differs from the relationship in the other three pairs.
Revision Table: Analyzing Word Pair Relationships
| Word Pair | Relationship | Type of Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Brown - Colour | Brown is a type of Colour | Type - Category |
| Rice - Grain | Rice is a type of Grain | Type - Category |
| Fan - Air | Fan moves Air | Object - Action/Output |
| Iron - Metal | Iron is a type of Metal | Type - Category |
Additional Information: Word Pair Analogy Questions
Odd word pair questions are a common type in verbal reasoning or analogy sections of competitive exams. They test your ability to understand the relationships between words and identify the pair where this relationship is different from others. Common types of relationships include:
- Type - Category (e.g., Dog - Mammal)
- Part - Whole (e.g., Finger - Hand)
- Cause - Effect (e.g., Rain - Flood)
- Worker - Tool (e.g., Carpenter - Hammer)
- Object - Function (e.g., Knife - Cut)
- Synonyms (e.g., Happy - Joyful)
- Antonyms (e.g., Hot - Cold)
To solve these questions, carefully analyze the connection between the words in each pair and compare the relationship across all options to find the one that doesn't fit the pattern.
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