Select the word-pair from the options in which the word best represents the same relation to the phrase that the relationship represents the original word-pair.
Ships: Fleet of Ships

Question

Select the word-pair from the options in which the word best represents the same relation to the phrase that the relationship represents the original word-pair.Ships: Fleet of Ships

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Understanding Word Relationships

The question asks us to identify a word-pair that shares the same relationship as the given pair: Ships : Fleet of Ships.

Let's analyze the relationship in the original pair:

Ships is the individual item.
Fleet of Ships is the collective noun or term used to describe a group of ships.

So, the relationship is: Individual Item : Collective Noun for that item's group.

Analyzing the Options

We need to examine each option and see if it follows the same "Individual Item : Collective Noun" structure.

Gypsy : Crowd

Here, 'Gypsy' is the individual. 'Crowd' is a general term for a large group of people. While a group of Gypsies could be part of a crowd, 'crowd' is not a specific collective noun just for Gypsies. Other collective nouns like 'troupe' might be more specific depending on the context.
Hyena : Cackle

Here, 'Hyena' is the individual. 'Cackle' is listed as a collective noun used to describe a group of hyenas. This follows the pattern of an individual item and its specific collective noun.
Student : Gangs

Here, 'Student' is the individual. 'Gangs' refers to groups, but the term 'gang' often carries a negative connotation and is not the standard or neutral collective noun for a group of students. Standard collective nouns might include 'class' or 'faculty'.
Singers : Band

Here, 'Singers' are the individuals. 'Band' is a term for a group of musicians, which can include singers but also instrumentalists. A more specific collective noun for just singers would be 'choir' or 'chorus'. So, 'Band' is a broader term than a specific collective noun just for singers.

Identifying the Best Match

Comparing the relationships, the pair Hyena : Cackle best matches the relationship Individual Item : Collective Noun for that item's group, just like Ships : Fleet of Ships. While other options describe groups, 'Cackle' is a recognized collective noun specifically for hyenas, similar to how 'Fleet' is for ships.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis of collective nouns, the word-pair that best represents the same relation as Ships : Fleet of Ships is Hyena : Cackle.

Original Pair	Relationship
Ships : Fleet of Ships	Individual Item : Collective Noun

Option Pair	Individual Item	Group Term / Collective Noun	Relationship Match?
Gypsy : Crowd	Gypsy	Crowd (General group)	Partial match (not specific collective noun)
Hyena : Cackle	Hyena	Cackle (Specific collective noun)	Strong Match
Student : Gangs	Student	Gangs (Often negative connotation)	Weak match (not standard collective noun)
Singers : Band	Singers	Band (Broader group of musicians)	Partial match (not specific collective noun for just singers)

Revision Table: Word Relations and Collective Nouns

Understanding different types of word relationships, like individual to collective noun, is important for analogy questions.

Relationship Type	Example	Explanation
Individual : Collective Noun	Sheep : Flock	A group of individual sheep is called a flock.
Part : Whole	Finger : Hand	A finger is a part of a hand.
Cause : Effect	Fire : Smoke	Fire causes smoke.
Worker : Tool	Carpenter : Hammer	A carpenter uses a hammer as a tool.

Additional Information: Collective Nouns Examples

Collective nouns are words used to describe a group of things or people. Here are a few more examples:

A herd of cattle
A school of fish
A pack of wolves
A pride of lions
A library of books
A bouquet of flowers

Recognizing common collective nouns helps solve analogy questions based on this relationship.

Prepp Team · Answer

Gypsy : Crowd

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Student : Gangs

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Singers : Band