Choose the pair of words from the given list which bears the same relationship to each other as in :
SOLITUDE : CHAOS
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Daydream : Nightmare
Given pair: SOLITUDE : CHAOS → a calm, pleasant state : its disturbed, unpleasant opposite (solitude is the peaceful state of being alone, and chaos is complete disorder and confusion)
| Pair | Relationship |
|---|---|
| (1) Thunder : Storm | part and whole, not opposites (thunder is a part of a storm) |
| (2) Story : Tale | synonyms (a story and a tale are the same thing) |
| (3) Daydream : Nightmare (answer) | pleasant set against unpleasant, as in solitude and chaos (a daydream is a pleasant dream one has while awake, and a nightmare is a frightening, unpleasant dream) |
| (4) Joyful : Blissful | synonyms, not opposites (both words mean very happy) |