Which of the following is related to 'Cruelty' in the same manner as 'Hot' is related to 'Cold'?
Question and options
Which of the following is related to 'Cruelty' in the same manner as 'Hot' is related to 'Cold'?
- Patience
- Temperature
- Kindness
- Hate
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Kindness
Hot and cold are opposites, so the word needed is the opposite of cruelty, which is kindness. 'Hate' is also a harsh feeling but it sits on the same side as cruelty, and 'patience' and 'temperature' are not its opposite.
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