Which of the following is the same as 'Bitch', 'Mare', 'Doe' — i.e., another feminine gender term for an animal.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Vixen

Explanation:

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

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