Classification (animal–sound): Three pairs correctly match an animal to its characteristic sound; one pair is mismatched. Choose the mismatched pair.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Frog-Bleat
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Vocabulary and world knowledge are tested by matching animals to their characteristic sounds. Most pairs are correct; one is intentionally incorrect to test recognition of standard associations.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Lion → Roar (correct).
- Snake → Hiss (correct).
- Bees → Hum (correct; also “buzz” is used).
- Frog → Croak (standard), not “bleat.”
Concept / Approach:Check each animal’s widely accepted sound word in English usage. Identify the pair where the mapping is wrong.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Confirm typical sounds: lion→roar; snake→hiss; bees→hum/buzz; frog→croak.Detect mismatch: “Frog-Bleat” is incorrect; bleating is associated with goats/sheep.Verification / Alternative check:Cross-validate by recalling common idioms: “roaring lion,” “hissing snake,” “buzzing bees,” “croaking frogs.”
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Bees-Hum is correct.Lion-Roar is correct.Snake-Hiss is correct.Common Pitfalls:Confusing “bleat” (goats/sheep) with amphibians. Avoid transferring sounds across unrelated animals.
Final Answer:Frog-Bleat