Multiple choice

Directions: Select that pair which is not related in this way.

scurry : move ::

  1. chant : sing

  2. chatter : talk

  3. sleep : drowse

  4. limp : walk
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the stem pair, scurry means to move hurriedly, representing an intense or specific manner of the base action. Similarly, chant is a form of singing, chatter is a form of talking, and limp is a form of walking. In contrast, sleep and drowse have the reverse intensity, where drowse is a milder form of sleep rather than a specialized manner of it.

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