Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Scrub : Polish
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Analogy/classification items often rely on scalar intensity: a weaker state/action relates to a stronger one.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Check whether the right-hand term is an intensified version of the left-hand term along the same scale.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Replace with “more intense version of”: works for the first three, not for Scrub→Polish.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They obey a clear weak→strong scale within the same action/state.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming “more cleaning” equals “polish.” Polishing is qualitatively different from scrubbing.
Final Answer:
Scrub : Polish is the odd pair.
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