Analogies – Choose the pair that best completes the relationship. PETAL : FLOWER :: ?

Introduction / Context:
A PETAL is a part of a FLOWER. The analogy requires a 'part : whole' relationship, maintaining the same direction from part to the complete object.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Petal is a component of a flower.
• We need a part that belongs to a larger object.

Concept / Approach:
Search for a pair where the first item is a physical component of the second. Remove pairs that are merely associated, opposed, categorical, or stage-of-life relations.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the relation: component → assembly.2) 'tire : bicycle' matches, as a tire is part of a bicycle.3) 'salt : pepper' are co-listed spices, not part–whole.4) 'base : ball' is ambiguous and not a component of the physical object ball.5) 'sandals : shoes' is category overlap (both are footwear types), not part–whole.6) 'puppy : dog' is age-stage, not part–whole.

Verification / Alternative check:
Test with 'is a part of': 'A petal is a part of a flower' and 'A tire is a part of a bicycle' are both true. Directionality is preserved from part to whole.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• salt : pepper – Association, not part–whole.
• base : ball – Not a structural component.
• sandals : shoes – Category peers, not part of.
• puppy : dog – Developmental stage, not part–whole.

Common Pitfalls:
Do not select pairs that are commonly paired items; the test demands structural relationships, not co-occurrence.

Final Answer:
tire : bicycle