Which of the following is the same as 'Bitch', 'Mare', 'Doe' — i.e., another feminine gender term for an animal.
Correct Answer: Vixen
Introduction / Context:'Bitch' (female dog), 'mare' (female horse), and 'doe' (female deer) are feminine gender terms for animals. The task is to choose another feminine animal term from the options.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- The shared property is 'female animal designation'.
- Options mix species names and a feminine term.
- We must select the term that denotes a female animal.
Concept / Approach:'Vixen' is the feminine term for a female fox. 'Fox' is the species (or male in some contexts), 'dog' is the species/common name (and often male in gender lists), 'horse' is the species. Hence, 'Vixen' maintains the exact gender-term mapping.
Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify shared class: feminine animal gender names.2) From options, pick the feminine term.3) 'Vixen' is correct.
Verification / Alternative check:Standard gender lists: fox–vixen, deer–doe, horse–mare, dog–bitch.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Fox/Dog/Horse: Species/common names, not specifically feminine terms.
- None of these: Incorrect because 'Vixen' fits.
Common Pitfalls:Choosing the species instead of the gender-specific term.
Final Answer:Vixen