Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
Brake : Break
Understanding the Analogy: Buy : Bye
The question asks us to find a pair of words that share the same relationship as the pair "Buy : Bye". To solve this analogy, we first need to identify the relationship between the words "Buy" and "Bye".
Let's look at the words:
- Buy: This word means to obtain something by paying money for it.
- Bye: This is a short form of "goodbye", used when parting.
Although "Buy" and "Bye" have completely different meanings and spellings, they sound exactly the same when spoken. Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings are called homophones.
So, the relationship between "Buy" and "Bye" is that they are homophones.
Analyzing the Options
Now, we need to examine the given options to find a pair of words that are also homophones.
Let's evaluate each option:
- Option 1: Brake : Break
Let's look at these two words:
- Brake: A device used for slowing or stopping a vehicle or other moving object.
- Break: To separate into pieces suddenly or violently; or a pause in work or activity.
The words "Brake" and "Break" sound exactly the same but have different spellings and meanings. Therefore, "Brake" and "Break" are also homophones.
- Option 2: Pen : Pencil
"Pen" is a writing instrument that uses ink, while "Pencil" is a writing or drawing tool with a graphite core. These words have different meanings and spellings, and they do not sound alike.
- Option 3: Coffee : Toffee
"Coffee" is a beverage made from roasted coffee beans, and "Toffee" is a type of candy made with sugar or molasses and butter. These words have different meanings and spellings, and they do not sound alike.
- Option 4: Thorn : Horn
"Thorn" is a stiff, sharp point on a plant, while "Horn" can refer to a hard pointed growth on an animal's head or a device that makes a loud sound. While they share some similar sounds, they are not considered homophones as they do not sound exactly alike.
Conclusion
The analogy "Buy : Bye" is based on the relationship of homophones. Among the given options, only "Brake : Break" are also homophones.
Therefore, the pair "Brake : Break" is related in the same way as "Buy : Bye".
Important Questions from General Knowledge Based
There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side. The word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternative.
Darwin : Evolution : : Archimedes : ?There is a certain relation between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side. The word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair bear. Choose the best alternative.
Virology : Virus : : Semantics : ?
Select the related word from the given alternatives:
Pride of Lions : : Clowder of Cats
Choose the odd pair of words.
Choose the odd pair of words.
