Correct Answer:
B. Words
The correct answer is Words. This analogy establishes a relationship where the first term is a systematic arrangement or collection related to the second term.
- Chronology is the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence, essentially dealing with the sequence of time. It is the study or science of arranging historical events in order.
- Similarly, a lexicon is the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. More specifically, it is a dictionary or a comprehensive list of words, often with their definitions.
Let's examine the other options:
- Grammar: While related to language, a lexicon is not a collection of grammar rules.
- History: Chronology relates to history, but lexicon relates to words, not history directly.
- Sounds: Words are made of sounds, but a lexicon is a collection of words themselves, not just sounds.
Therefore, just as chronology organizes time, a lexicon organizes or is a collection of words, making "Words" the most appropriate completion for this analogy.