Final answer:
In this analogy, 'sloppy' is to 'careless' as 'scrupulous' is to 'careful'.
Step-by-step explanation:
In this analogy, the relationship between 'sloppy' and 'careless' is one of similarity.
'Sloppy' refers to a lack of care or attention to detail, while 'careless' means not paying enough attention or thought to something.
A similar relationship can be seen in the options provided, where one word describes a negative quality and the other word describes a lack of attention or concern.
The correct answer is b) scrupulous: careful. The word 'careful' means to be cautious, diligent, and attentive. In the same way, 'scrupulous' means to be thorough, meticulous, and careful.