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.

BARRAGE : EXPLOSIVES

  1. Cacophony : Sounds

  2. Deluge : Rain

  3. Vista : Sights

  4. Grenade : Bombs

  5. Volcano : Lava

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A barrage is an overwhelming, concentrated artillery attack using explosives. A deluge is an overwhelming, concentrated downpour of rain. The relationship is 'overwhelming display : its primary substance'. Cacophony is harsh sounds, not a relationship of 'overwhelming : medium'. Vista is just a view, not an overwhelming display. Grenade is a weapon that uses bombs, not the display itself. A volcano releases lava but isn't the overwhelming display in the same sense.