Classification — container/part relations: select the pair that does NOT express an “in/on/part-of” relation.

Verbal Reasoning Classification Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Stamp : Letter
  • B
    Ticket : Train
  • C
    Ink : Pen
  • D
    Car : Engine

Answer

Correct Answer: Ticket : Train

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Three pairs show “in/on/part-of” relations (physical inclusion/attachment). One pair instead expresses a purpose/usage relation (a ticket is for a train), not inclusion/attachment.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Stamp : Letter → affixed on a letter.
  • Ink : Pen → ink is in a pen.
  • Car : Engine → engine is in a car (part-of).
  • Ticket : Train → for traveling by train; not contained in/on the train.

Concept / Approach:Filter pairs by “physical inclusion/attachment.” The single purpose-only mapping is the odd pair.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) A, C, D show inclusion/part-of.2) B shows purpose.3) Therefore B is the odd one.

Verification / Alternative check:Ask “Is the right-hand item physically in/on the left?” Only B answers “no.”

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They preserve inclusion/attachment.

Common Pitfalls:Equating “related to” with “contained in/on.”

Final Answer:Ticket : Train

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