Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

From the given options, choose the pair of words which carries the same relationship as :

Demolish : Build

Options:

Nurture: Nourish

Boon : Bane

Jolt : Jerk

Resume : Restart

Correct Answer:

Boon : Bane

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Boon : Bane

Demolish and Build are antonymsDemolish means to destroy, while Build means to construct or create. Similarly, Boon and Bane are also opposites.

  • Boon means a blessing or something beneficial.

  • Bane means a cause of harm or trouble.

Both pairs reflect a relationship of opposites or contrast.

Why not the other options?

  • Nurture : Nourish – These are synonyms. Both mean to care for or help grow.

  • Jolt : Jerk – These are also synonyms, both suggesting a sudden movement.

  • Resume : Restart – These are similar in meaning, not opposites.