Analogy — Maker and product: Spider : Web
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Poet : Poetry
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The relation is creator→creation. A spider makes a web. Which option preserves the same creator→creation mapping?
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Spider → web.
- Poet → poetry.
Concept / Approach:Pick a pair with an agent that produces the second item.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify roles: maker vs. product.2) Poet creates poetry → matches spider creates web.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Ink : Pen: reversed; pen uses ink.
- Cock : Hen: gender, not creator-product.
- Teacher : Student: relationship, not creation.
- None of these: incorrect because “Poet : Poetry” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing usage or relational pairs with creation pairs.
Final Answer:Poet : Poetry