Each of the following questions consists of two words which have a certain relationship to each other. This is followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

AFTER : BEFORE

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  1. first : second
  2. present : past
  3. contemporary : historic
  4. successor : predecessor

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Option 4 : successor : predecessor
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The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

  • The word "after" means coming later or following in time or order. (बाद में)
    • Example: She arrived at the party after dinner.
  • The word "before" means earlier or preceding in time or order. (पहले)
    • Example: He had finished the work before the deadline.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • First : Second (पहला : दूसरा): Refers to the sequence in counting or order.
    • Example: She stood first in the class, and he stood second.
  • Present : Past (वर्तमान : अतीत): Refers to current time versus previous time.
    • Example: In the present, we have advanced technology compared to the past.
  • Contemporary : Historic (समकालीन : ऐतिहासिक): Refers to something modern versus something from history.
    • Example: Contemporary art often contrasts with historic art.

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