Introduction / Context:
This analogy focuses on collective nouns: a group designation used for multiple instances of the same creature. FISH : SHOAL means a shoal is a group of fish. We must find the pair that mirrors this collective relationship.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Collective nouns include pack, herd, flock, shoal, etc.
- First term should be the animal; second term the correct collective.
Concept / Approach:
- Scan for animal : proper collective-noun pairings.
- Reject habitat, ownership, or mismatched pairings.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) fish → shoal is valid collective noun mapping.2) Evaluate: 'wolf : pack' — correct collective (a pack of wolves).3) 'elephant : jungle' — jungle is habitat, not collective noun.4) 'beagle : clan' — clan is not the standard collective for dogs.5) 'herd : peacock' — reversed; also peacocks form a muster or ostentation, not 'herd.'6) 'cow : farm' — place of residence, not collective.
Verification / Alternative check:
Dictionary and common usage confirm 'a pack of wolves' just as 'a shoal of fish.'
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
elephant : jungle — habitat relation only.beagle : clan — incorrect collective term.herd : peacock — order reversed and noun mismatch.cow : farm — location, not collective group name.
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing habitat or possession with collective nouns. The pattern must be animal → standard group term.
Final Answer:
wolf : pack
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