Match the vertebrate tissue with its characteristic.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| (a) Blood | (i) Hard and non-pliable ground substance |
| (b) Bone | (ii) Pliable matrix that resists compression |
| (c) Cartilage | (iii) Fluid connective tissue |
| (d) Areolar Tissue | (iv) Loose connective tissue beneath the skin |