Question

1. proof : conclusive :: ______

a. heart : love
b. early : overdue
c. mystery : baffling
d. common : ordinary

Explanation:

To solve this analogy, we analyze the relationship between "proof" and "conclusive". A "conclusive" proof is one that is decisive or provides a definite conclusion, so the second word describes a characteristic of the first.

• Option a: A "heart" is often associated with "love", but "love" is not a characteristic describing "heart" in the same way "conclusive" describes "proof".
• Option b: "Early" and "overdue" are opposites (early is before the due time, overdue is after), which is a different relationship.
• Option c: A "baffling" mystery is a mystery that is confusing or difficult to solve, where "baffling" describes a characteristic of "mystery", similar to how "conclusive" describes "proof".
• Option d: "Common" and "ordinary" are synonyms, not a characteristic - noun relationship.

Answer:

c. mystery : baffling