Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: A. Port, B. Station
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This verbal analogy tests mapping of a vehicle to the location where it halts or is accommodated. “Ship : ?” must mirror “Platform : ?” in a consistent place-of-halt sense.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Pick terms that complete “vehicle : official stopping place.” The cleanest pair is Ship : Port and Platform : Station (by containment/association).
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the first vehicle: ship.2) Find its place of halt: port (harbor).3) Platform is part of a railway station; trains halt at platforms in stations.4) Thus the consistent pairs are Ship : Port and Platform : Station.
Verification / Alternative check:
Other maritime places (dock, quay) are close, but the option providing a complete, symmetric mapping with rail is “Port” and “Station.”
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Mixing a place with a person or pairing a place with a vehicle on the other side breaks relational consistency.
Final Answer:
A. Port, B. Station
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