Multiple choice

Directions: A related pair of words or phrases is followed by five pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that in capital letters.

SYNONYMOUS : MEANING

  1. Interchangeable : Function

  2. Equivocal : Interpretation

  3. Coincidental : Cause

  4. Ambidextrous : Skill

  5. Bilingual : Language
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Things that are SYNONYMOUS have the same MEANING. Similarly, things that are INTERCHANGEABLE have the same FUNCTION. The relationship is attribute : what the attribute applies to. Option B pairs equivocal (unclear) with interpretation, not sameness. Option C pairs coincidence with cause, no clear sameness. Option D pairs ambidextrous (both-handed) with skill, not sameness. Option E pairs bilingual (two-languages) with language, not sameness of function.

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