ISEE Analogies Question 10: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 10

10. A true amateur plays because he _____ the game and will not cheat because that would _____ the game.

  • A. studies ... lose
  • B. understands ... improve
  • C. knows ... forfeit
  • D. loves ... degrade

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The correct answer is (D). The purpose of amateur sports is recreation; the amateur participates for fun, for LOVE of the sport. (The word amateur is derived directly from Latin and means "lover.") Cheating is DEGRADING; it makes an activity less desirable.

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