Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that expresses a relationship which is most nearly like that expressed in the capitalized pair of words given below.

PURIFY : POLLUTION : :

  1. congratulate : felicitations

  2. absolve : conviction

  3. penalize : remunerate

  4. unbound : free

  5. moan : colossal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The capitalized pair of words (PURIFY : POLLUTION) expresses opposite meanings but, the first word (purify) is in the verb form and the second (pollution) in the noun form. So, the correct answer is – absolve : conviction (verb – noun combination expressing opposite meanings).

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