Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Analogy

Question:

From the given options, select the pair of words which carries the same relationship to the given pair of words:

Happiness : Misery

Options:

Violent: Wild

Construct : Dismantle

Deception : Fraud

Tranquility: Quietness

Correct Answer:

Construct : Dismantle

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Construct : Dismantle

The relationship between "Happiness" and "Misery" is that they are antonyms – words with opposite meanings.

Option 1: Violent : Wild - These words are synonyms, describing unrestrained or forceful behavior.

Option 2: Construct : Dismantle - These words are antonyms, referring to building and taking apart, respectively.

Option 3: Deception : Fraud - These words are synonyms, both relating to the act of misleading or cheating.

Option 4: Tranquility : Quietness - These words are synonyms, both describing a state of peace and lack of noise.