Every one of the following questions consists of a related pair of words, followed by five pairs of words. Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of words.
16.
PULSATE : THROB
A.
walk : run
B.
tired : sleep
C.
examine : scrutinize
D.
ballet : dancer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Pulsate and throb are synonyms, as are examine and scrutinize.
17.
FISH : SHOAL
A.
wolf : pack
B.
elephant : jungle
C.
beagle : clan
D.
herd : peacock
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A group of fish is a shoal; a group of wolves is a pack.
18.
ODOMETER : DISTANCE
A.
scale : weight
B.
length : width
C.
inch : foot
D.
mileage : speed
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Scale - A measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass.
An odometer measures distance; a scale measures weight.
19.
WAITRESS : RESTAURANT
A.
doctor : diagnosis
B.
actor : role
C.
driver : truck
D.
teacher : school
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A waitress works in a restaurant; a teacher works in a school.
20.
SKEIN : YARN
A.
squeeze : lemon
B.
fire : coal
C.
ream : paper
D.
tree : lumber
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A skein is a quantity of yarn; a ream is a quantity of paper.