Analogy — choose the pair with the same “object moves along its guiding path” relation as Train : Track.
Correct Answer: Bullet : Barrel
Introduction / Context:Analogies test your ability to identify a precise relationship and replicate it. “Train : Track” expresses an object that moves along a physical guiding path or channel specifically built for it. We must find a second pair that preserves both the category and the direction (object → guide/path).
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Stem: Train moves along Track.
- Look for object → guiding path/channel in the same order.
- Concept is physical motion constrained by a designed structure.
Concept / Approach:The correct choice should have a discrete moving object and a man-made guide through which it travels. The “Boat : Water” option swaps the order (medium first) and uses a natural medium, not a built-in guide. Precision matters in analogies.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify the role of “track” — a fixed pathway.Assess each option for the same role: is the second term a guiding channel?“Bullet : Barrel” fits: a bullet is propelled through a gun barrel, which serves as its guiding path.Confirm order: object (bullet) → guide (barrel).Verification / Alternative check:Ask if removing the guide prevents proper operation. Without a barrel, a bullet would not be guided; without tracks, trains cannot run correctly. The dependency is analogous.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Water : Boat — reversed and the second is an object, first is a natural medium.
- Idea : Brain — containment/processing, not motion along a guide.
- Fame : Television — abstract relation, not a guided path.
Common Pitfalls:Accepting “medium” for “guide” or ignoring the order. Ensure both structural guidance and correct term sequence match the stem pattern.
Final Answer:Bullet : Barrel