Each of the following analogy questions presents a related pair of words linked by a colon. Choose the…
'PHILATELY' is the collection and study of 'STAMPS'. Analogously, 'Numismatics' is the collection and study of 'coins' ('Numismatics : coins').
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Each of the following analogy questions presents a related pair of words linked by a colon. Choose the pair of words whose relationship is most like the relationship expressed in the original linked pair:
PHILATELY : STAMPS ::
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Correct answer D
'PHILATELY' is the collection and study of 'STAMPS'. Analogously, 'Numismatics' is the collection and study of 'coins' ('Numismatics : coins').
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Option A
Incorrect. Calligraphy is the art of decorative handwriting (in which pens are instruments), not the collection and study of pens.
Option B
Incorrect. Cartography is the science or practice of drawing maps, rather than the hobby/study of collecting items.
Option C
Incorrect. Chronology is the arrangement of events in order of occurrence in time, not the collection of objects.
Option D
Correct. Philately is the collection and study of postage stamps; analogously, numismatics is the collection and study of coins and currency ('Numismatics : coins').