Question

In modern times, friendship has become a _____ relationship: a form of connection in terms ofwhich all are understood and against which all are measured.

A. conciliatory
B. mercenary
C. paradigmatic
D. contentious
E. supplementary

Answer 1

C. paradigmatic

Step-by-step explanation:

Paradigmatic relationship are those relationship which may be defined as relationship or friendship that occurs between the people of same category or same social status.

There is less likely to seen friendship among people of different backgrounds or people with inequalities. It is a form of relationship against which all others are measured and all others are understood in connection of terms.

Hence the correct option is (C).