Choose the best answer for the analogy.
tired : exhausted ::
B.) game : fun
C.) daisy : sunflower
D.) flat : sloped
E.) pleased : overjoyed
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
The best answer for the analogy tired : exhausted is E.) pleased : overjoyed.
Explanation:
The analogy presented compares two pairs of words where the second word in each pair represents an intensified or heightened state of the first word.
- Tired and Exhausted: The word “tired” refers to a state of fatigue or weariness that is common after exertion or lack of rest. When someone is “exhausted,” they are not just tired; they are in a more extreme state of fatigue, often implying complete depletion of energy or strength. This relationship exemplifies how “exhausted” intensifies the meaning of “tired.”
- Pleased and Overjoyed: Similarly, the word “pleased” indicates a state of satisfaction or happiness. However, “overjoyed” is a much stronger emotion, suggesting an overwhelming sense of joy and elation. Just as “exhausted” is an intensified form of “tired,” “overjoyed” is an intensified form of “pleased.”
The other options do not fit this pattern of intensity:
- B.) Game : Fun: While a game can be fun, the relationship does not suggest a degree of intensity; they are simply related concepts, not one being a heightened state of the other.
- C.) Daisy : Sunflower: This pair represents two different types of flowers, without any implication of intensity or heightened meaning.
- D.) Flat : Sloped: This pair describes opposite physical states or characteristics, rather than a gradient of intensity.
In summary, both pairs (tired : exhausted) and (pleased : overjoyed) depict a progression from a lesser state to a greater one, making E.) pleased : overjoyed the best answer for the analogy.