Find the missing term : PART : TRAP :: POTS : ?

Appeared in: RRB Staff Nurse Delhi-2015

Explanation

The question presents a word analogy where the second word in the pair is the first word written in reverse order.
In the first given pair, the word 'PART' is reversed to form the word 'TRAP'.
Applying this same reversal logic to the word 'POTS' results in the word 'STOP'.

Option A: This is an incorrect arrangement of the letters from 'POTS'. It does not follow the established reversal rule.
Option B: This is an incorrect arrangement of the letters from 'POTS'. It does not follow the established reversal rule.
Option D: This is an incorrect arrangement of the letters from 'POTS'. It does not follow the established reversal rule.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Verbal Analogy as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests logical reasoning and pattern recognition. While not directly clinical, these cognitive skills are fundamental for nurses in diagnosing patient problems, interpreting data, and making sound clinical judgments under pressure.
What if the analogy was PART : TRAP :: 8123 : ? The rule would be reversing the sequence of digits, making the answer 3218.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully examine the relationship between the first pair of words ('PART' and 'TRAP').
Identify the specific pattern or rule connecting them. In this case, notice that 'TRAP' is the exact reverse of 'PART'.
Confirm this is the only rule. The letters are the same, just in reverse order.
Apply this identified rule (reversal) to the second word, 'POTS'.
Write 'POTS' backwards to get 'STOP'.
Compare your result with the given options and select the matching word.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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