Analogy — “Doe : Stag”. Select the pair that mirrors female : male (sex of the same species).

Introduction / Context:“Doe : Stag” presents the female and male of the same species (deer). We must pick a pair that preserves the same sex-based relation within a species.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Doe = adult female deer; stag = adult male deer.
• We need species-consistent female : male (or generic : male) mapping.

Concept / Approach:Among the options, “Duck : Drake” is a standard mapping: the male of the duck is the drake (female often simply called duck/hen). The other options fail category or age constraints.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:“Horse : Colt” is age-based (colt = young male), not the generic adult male counterpart; “Sheep : Flock” is animal : group; “Dog : Kennel” is animal : shelter.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:Confusing age terms or group names with sex-based counterparts.

Final Answer:Duck : Drake