Multiple choice

Which cluster has all the words that belong to the headword ‘bond’?

  1. Support, linkage, sever, shackle, adhesive

  2. Handcuff, cord, rope, surety, liberate

  3. Stocks, trade, bearish, gum, alliance

  4. Slavery, glue, dependence, break, security

  5. Pledge, guarantee, obligation, stick, loose

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The words stocks, trade and bearish are associated with the stock market. Since bond is also associated with finance or trading, their relationship is obvious. The words gum and alliance are also associated with bond. Gum is a substance used to bind.