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Question
In the following question, a related pair of word or phrase is followed by a pair of words or phrase. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the original pair.
Peel: Peal
Options
Coat: Rind
Laugh: Bell
Rain: Reign
Brain: Cranium
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Solution
Rain: Reign
Explanation:
Peal, peel are homophones. The option rain and reign are also homophones therefore correct. Other options are not homophones.
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