Analogy — Animal and meat term: Sheep : Mutton :: Deer : ? Choose the culinary term for the meat of “Deer” corresponding to “Mutton” for “Sheep”.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Venison
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Many analogies rely on culinary vocabulary. The meat of sheep is called mutton; the standardized culinary term for deer meat is venison. The pair asks you to map specific animal→meat nomenclature.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Sheep → Mutton.
- Deer → ?.
- Distractors include generic terms or meats of other animals.
Concept / Approach:Preserve taxonomic specificity: both right-hand terms should be recognized meat names, not generic words like “meat/flesh”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Map animal to its culinary name.2) Deer → Venison is the accepted standard.3) Eliminate “Veal” (calf meat) and generic distractors.Verification / Alternative check:Dictionary/culinary lists confirm venison as deer meat.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Veal: Meat of calves, not deer.
- Meat/Flesh: Overly generic.
- None of these: Invalid since venison fits.
Common Pitfalls:Choosing a generic word because it “always applies”; analogies require the same level of specificity on both sides.
Final Answer:Venison