Question

In the question given below two words are paired which have a certain relationship. After the double colon  (::), another word is given and select a word to replace the question mark (?) as to mark a similar relational pair.

Hedger: Shrubbery::: Stick

Options

• snuffer

• cougher

• whittler

• stickler

Answer 1

Hedger means to trim hedges (shrubs or shrubbery which is a group of shrubs). Similarly, a whittler is to cut, trim, or shape a stick or a piece of wood by carving off bits using a knife.