All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Nostalgia is to anticipation as __________ is to __________
Which one of the following options maintains a similar logical relation in the above sentence?

The correct answer is
Past, future

Analogy Reasoning: Nostalgia to Anticipation

The question presents an analogy and asks to identify the option that maintains a similar logical relationship.

The initial pair is "Nostalgia is to anticipation".

  • Nostalgia refers to a sentimental longing for the past.
  • Anticipation refers to excitement or eagerness about the future.

The relationship is therefore based on time orientation: looking back versus looking forward. The structure is: Past related sentiment -> Future related sentiment.

Analyzing Options for Past to Future Relation

We need to find an option that follows the same pattern of Past -> Future.

  • Option 1: Present, past (Incorrect: Does not match Past -> Future)
  • Option 2: Future, past (Incorrect: Order is reversed)
  • Option 3: Past, future (Correct: Matches the Past -> Future pattern)
  • Option 4: Future, present (Incorrect: Does not match Past -> Future)

The pair "Past, future" mirrors the relationship between Nostalgia (past-focused) and Anticipation (future-focused).

Conclusion: Option 3 correctly completes the analogy.

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Sentence Completion

  1. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Forbidden

  2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
    The perfume she uses has a strong _________.

  3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
    The company's _________ commitment to sustainability is admirable.

  4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
    Rosy and Nicky couldn’t provide any evidence to support _______ arguments.

  5. Directions: In a question given below an incomplete sentence that must be filled/ completed with one of the sentences/phrases given below i.e. one of the sentences/phrases cab be fit into the given blanks. Choose the correct option and complete the given sentences.

    Modi’s attempt to convey personal ______________________________ contentious is a good step.

Need Expert Advice?

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App