Select the correct option to complete the analogy.
Bird-Nest-Bee Analogy Explained
This question asks to complete an analogy based on the relationship between an animal and its dwelling.
The first pair, Bird : Nest, establishes the relationship: a bird lives in and builds a nest.
We need to find the corresponding dwelling for a bee to complete the analogy: Bee : ______ .
Analyzing Bee Homes
Let's examine the options provided:
- Kennel: This is the dwelling for a dog.
- Hammock: This is a type of bed, not an animal's home.
- Hive: This is the structure where bees live and raise their young.
- Lair: This is typically a wild animal's den or hiding place.
Comparing the options, a Hive is the correct term for a bee's home, matching the relationship shown in the first pair.
Conclusion
Therefore, the analogy is completed as Bird : Nest :: Bee : Hive.
Important Questions from Verbal Analogies
Select the word that fits the analogy:
Explicit : Implicit :: Express :
The lecture was attended by quite ________ students, so the hall was not very ________.
They have come a long way in _______ trust among the users.
The CEO’s decision to quit was as shocking to the Board as it was to _______.
The new cotton technology, Bollgard-II, with herbicide tolerant traits has developed into a thriving business in India. However, the commercial use of this technology is not legal in India. Notwithstanding that, reports indicate that the herbicide tolerant Bt cotton had been purchased by farmers at an average of Rs. 200 more than the control price of ordinary cotton and planted in 15% of the cotton growing area in the 2017 Kharif season.
Which one of the following statements can be inferred from the given passage?
