Analogy Reasoning: Fish and Lion Groups
This question asks to complete an analogy based on the relationship between an animal and its group name (collective noun).
Understanding the Relationship
The first pair, "Fish : Shoal", establishes the pattern. A 'shoal' is the term used for a group of 'fish'.
Applying the Pattern
We need to find the correct collective noun for a 'Lion', similar to how 'shoal' is the collective noun for 'fish'.
Analyzing the Options
- Option 1: Pride - A group of lions is commonly called a 'pride'. This fits the established pattern.
- Option 2: School - 'School' is also a collective noun for fish, but not for lions.
- Option 3: Forest - A 'forest' is a habitat, not a group of animals.
- Option 4: Series - 'Series' refers to a sequence or set, not a group of lions.
Conclusion
The correct collective noun for lions is 'pride'. Therefore, the analogy is completed as Fish : Shoal :: Lion : Pride.
Correct Option: A (Pride)
Important Questions from Sentence Completion
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ForbiddenSelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The perfume she uses has a strong _________.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The company's _________ commitment to sustainability is admirable.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Rosy and Nicky couldn’t provide any evidence to support _______ arguments.Select the most appropriate homonyms from the given alternatives to fill in the blanks.
The rowing instructor commanded them to _______ in a _______.
A. row
B. roe
C. row (sequence)
