Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Bull
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This is a classic vocabulary analogy that maps a characteristic sound to the animal that produces it. The first pair is “quack : duck,” where quack names the signature call of a duck. We must choose the animal that stands to “bellows” in the same way that duck stands to “quack.”
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
In analogies, we identify the relationship type and apply it consistently. Here the relationship is a name of sound mapped to the producer. Bellows is widely used to describe the loud, resonant call of a bull or similar large bovids. It is not a standard term for the typical calls of a cat, frog, or fox. Therefore the mapping that preserves the relation is “bellows : bull.”
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Common dictionaries and style guides define bellows as a deep roar or bellowing cry, frequently illustrated with cattle, especially bulls. The other animals are known for different calls: cat meows, frog croaks or ribbits, and fox has yips or screams depending on context.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing the verb bellow with any loud sound in general and misattributing it to species that do not commonly take this label. The analogy requires the most conventional pairing.
Final Answer:
Bull
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