Problem
Complete the analogy. If “To dance” is to “Dance”, then which of the following completes the same kind of relationship?
A) To dribble – Soccer
B) Rowing – Kayak
C) Dance – Waltz
Step-by-Step Solution
Let’s analyze the relationship in the example:
“To dance” is the verb form, and “Dance” is the noun that represents the general activity.
So we’re looking for a pair where:
- The first word is a verb (an action),
- The second word is the general noun that refers to the domain or activity of that action.
Let’s evaluate each option:
A) To dribble – Soccer
“To dribble” is an action, and “Soccer” is the sport where that action can occur. The relationship is reasonable: verb → the sport it belongs to. This mirrors “To dance” → “Dance” to some extent.
B) Rowing – Kayak
Here, “Rowing” is a noun (an activity), and “Kayak” is an object or vehicle used in that activity. This reverses the relationship: it goes from activity to equipment, not verb to domain. Doesn’t match.
C) Dance – Waltz
Here, both words are nouns. “Dance” is the general category, and “Waltz” is a specific type of dance. This is a category-to-instance relationship—not the same as the original pair.
Correct answer
The correct answer is: A – To dribble – Soccer.
The analogy follows the pattern: verb (action) → related field or activity. Just as “To dance” relates to “Dance” (the general activity), “To dribble” relates to “Soccer” (the sport where the action is performed).
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