ISEE Analogies Question 236: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 236
6. Many historians of the nineteenth century believe that the railroad was the _______ of the future, the first sign of the coming of the Industrial Revolution.
- A. bravado
- B. harbinger
- C. debt
- D. entourage
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct. The comma is a clue that the words that follow will define or explain the missing word.The word that means the same as "a sign of something to come" is harbinger.As used in the context of this sentence, many historians believe that the railroad was the true indication of the coming Industrial Revolution. None of the other answer choices makes sense.