Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the stem pair given in bold letters.

Secondary : Primary

  1. Moist : Wet

  2. Momentary : Momentous

  3. Dull :Gloomy

  4. Shallow : Deep
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Secondary and Primary are contrasting levels of importance or sequence (as in secondary vs primary education, or primary vs secondary sources). Similarly, Momentary (lasting briefly) and Momentous (of great importance) are contrasting concepts about significance. Both pairs represent contrasting levels of importance or impact.

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