Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the pair closest in relationship to the given pair:

Walk: prowl

  1. Cheat: pretend

  2. Speak: shout

  3. Applaud: disapprove

  4. Listen: eavesdrop

  5. Smile: grin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Walk is the base action, while prowl is walking with stealthy, potentially predatory intent. The relationship is base action:intensified version with purpose. Listen is the base action, while eavesdrop is listening with secret intent to hear something one shouldn't. Both pairs show a basic action transformed by added purpose.

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