The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Tocsin : Danger

[amp_mcq option1=”Antitoxin : Cure” option2=”Augury : Warning” option3=”Clarion : Battle” option4=”Knell : Death” correct=”option4″]

The correct answer is: D. Knell : Death

A tocsin is a loud bell that is rung to warn people of danger. A knell is a slow, solemn ringing of a bell, especially to announce a death. Both a tocsin and a knell are sounds that are associated with negative events.

An antitoxin is a substance that is used to neutralize a toxin. A warning is a statement that tells someone to be careful or to avoid something. Both an antitoxin and a warning are things that can be used to prevent something bad from happening.

An augury is a prediction of the future, especially one based on the observation of birds or other natural phenomena. A clarion is a loud, clear trumpet call. Both an augury and a clarion are things that can be used to signal something.

However, a clarion is not associated with death in the same way that a knell is. A clarion is often used to signal a victory or a call to arms, while a knell is used to announce a death.

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