Analogy: Ass is to Bray as ____ is to its characteristic sound. Choose the option that completes the animal–sound pair.

Introduction / Context:This analogy asks you to match an animal with its canonical vocalization. “Ass : bray” is the model. Select the pair that mirrors this animal-to-sound relationship.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Ass → bray (standard association).
• We seek another correct animal → sound pairing.
• Distractors may be mismatched or non-sensical.

Concept / Approach:Use common zoological/lexical pairings: cow → moo, sheep → bleat, dog → bark, etc. Validate each option against accepted usage.

Step-by-Step Solution:Check (Sheep : Bleat) → accepted conventional pairing.(Flies : Squeak) → flies do not “squeak.”(Hen : Mew) → hens cluck; “mew” is feline.(Fox : Snout) → “snout” is a body part, not a vocalization.

Verification / Alternative check:The structure remains “animal : characteristic call.” “Sheep : bleat” fits perfectly.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either mismatch species to sound or offer a non-sound noun.

Common Pitfalls:Overlooking that the second term must be a sound, not a body part or unrelated verb.

Final Answer:Sheep : Bleat.