Select the word that fits the analogy: Build : Building :: Grow : _______
Options:
(A) Grown
(B) Grew
(C) Growth
(D) Growed
Official Answer Key:
C
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2020 Q.3 / GA Q.3)**
**1. Morphological Analogy Relation**:
- **Pair 1**: $\text{Build}$ (base verb) $\to$ $\text{Building}$ (noun formed from the action of building).
- **Pair 2**: $\text{Grow}$ (base verb) requires its corresponding derivative abstract noun $\to$ $\text{Growth}$.
**2. Option Breakdown**:
- (A) Grown: Past participle form of grow.
- (B) Grew: Simple past tense of grow.
- (C) Growth [CORRECT]: Nominal form representing the process or result of growing.
- (D) Growed: Non-standard/erroneous verb form.
**3. Official Verification**:
The verified official IIT Delhi Master Answer is **Option (C)** (`Growth`).
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