Question 5(b) ATTRIBUTE: Object Attribute:Condition

Consider the following word pairs:

brittle:broken
malleable:molded
edible:eaten

What relation best describes these X:Y word pairs?

someone/something who is X is unlikely to Y
an X is unlikely to Y
X and Y are contrary / opposite to each other
something that is X may be Y

Correct Answer:

something that is X may be Y

