Question

Given below is a pair of words or phrases.

Select the option that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed below:

Malapropism : Words

• A. Anachronism : Time
• B. Ellipsis : Sentence
• C. Jinjanthropism : Apes
• D. Catechism : Religion

Answer 1

The correct option is A Anachronism : Time

'Malapropism' means 'the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect (e.g. 'dance a flamingo' instead of flamenco). In short, it means 'a wrong word'. 'Malapropism' is hence related to 'words'.

Option A: In the same way 'anachronism' means 'a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists'. A period refers to 'a length of time'. Hence, 'anachronism' is related to time. Therefore option A brings out the correct relationship with the given pair.

The other options do not express relations similar to the given pair 'malapropism - words'. Hence options B, C and D are wrong.