Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

Which pair shows a relationship similar to optimistic: hope?

1. Sage: Wisdom

2. Fool: Ignorance

3. Leader: Control

4. Brave: Courage

The correct answer is: Sage: Wisdom

The relationship between the words "optimistic" and "hope" is that being optimistic is characterized by a strong sense of hope for positive outcomes. Therefore, the correct answer reflects a similar relationship where the first word describes an attribute or trait that is closely associated with the second word. In "sage" and "wisdom," a sage is commonly understood to be a person who possesses profound wisdom. The connection here is direct; being a sage inherently means having or embodying wisdom, just as being optimistic inherently means having hope. Other options, while possessing relationships, do not establish the same inherent quality connection. For instance, a fool may often be associated with ignorance, but this doesn't imply that ignorance is an intrinsic quality of a fool. Similarly, a leader might exert control, but this reflects an action rather than an inherent trait. Finally, bravery and courage are closely related, but brave does not encapsulate the essence of courage in the same way a sage embodies wisdom. Therefore, the strong, defining relationship in the first option aligns perfectly with the structure and meaning of the initial pair.