Analogy — Artisan and product: Mason : Wall :: Carpenter : ? Choose the product most typically associated with a carpenter, parallel to a mason building a wall.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Chair

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Artisan–product analogies pair a profession with a typical output. A mason constructs walls; a carpenter typically makes wooden furniture such as chairs, tables, and cabinets.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Mason → Wall.
  • Carpenter → ? (wooden item).

Concept / Approach:Preserve profession→artifact mapping at similar specificity (common exemplar of output).

Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Extract relation: Profession → Product.2) For carpenter, a standard product is a “Chair”.3) Eliminate distractors unrelated to woodworking.

Verification / Alternative check:Everyday knowledge: carpenters craft furniture; “chair” is a representative artifact.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Glass: Material linked to glaziers, not carpenters.
  • Pen/Book: Stationery/printed matter, not carpenter’s output.
  • None of these: Invalid because “Chair” fits.

Common Pitfalls:Over-generalizing to “wood” (material) rather than selecting a clear, typical product parallel to “wall”.

Final Answer:Chair

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