Choose the correct alternative given below to show close relation with the words given: Serrated: Saw: : 

Choose the correct alternative given below to show close relation with the words given: Serrated: Saw: :  Correct Answer Pronged : Fork

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. pronged: fork.

Key Points

  • Serrated means having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike.
  • Saw means a hand tool for cutting wood or other hard materials, typically with a long, thin serrated blade and operated using a backwards and forwards movement.

We can say that a saw has a serrated edge. So, we need to find a pair having a similar relation between the words.

Let's look at the meanings of the given words-

  • Mountain means a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
  • Jagged means with rough, sharp points protruding.
  • Sharpness means the quality or state of being sharp.
  • Dappled means marked with spots or rounded patches.
  • Horse means a large plant-eating domesticated mammal with solid hoofs and a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads.
  • Pronged means pierce or stab with a fork.
  • Fork means an implement with two or more prongs used for lifting food to the mouth or holding it when cutting.

Thus, the correct answer is 'pronged: fork'.

Mistake Points

  • We may think that option 4 is correct but 'sharpness' is a property of a knife. It does not fit our desired relation. So, option 4 is correct.

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