Orthographic pattern recognition: “Sale : Tale : Male” — select the description that best captures what these words share.

Introduction / Context:Word-feature analogies group items by spelling/phonetic characteristics. “Sale,” “Tale,” and “Male” share the vowel pattern “a” and “e.”

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sale → vowels: a, e.
• Tale → vowels: a, e.
• Male → vowels: a, e.

Concept / Approach:Count vowels and consonants to determine the most precise common feature. Each word contains exactly two vowels and two consonants, but the option set only offers a correct statement about vowel count.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify vowels vs consonants in each word.2) Confirm two vowels across all items.3) Choose the option stating that feature.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• 4 consonants: False; each has two.
• No vowels: False.
• Names of rivers/palindromes: Not applicable.

Common Pitfalls:Overlooking that “Male” also contains two vowels; ensure consistent counting.

Final Answer:They have 2 vowels