Analogy — Artisan and principal material: Cobbler : Leather :: Carpenter : ? Select the material that a carpenter primarily works with, mirroring the cobbler–leather relation.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Wood
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The stem encodes “artisan : principal material.” A cobbler works chiefly with leather; a carpenter works chiefly with wood. The answer must be a material, not a product or a tool.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Cobbler → Leather (material).
- Carpenter → ? (material).
- Options include products (Furniture, Chair) and a tool (Hammer).
Concept / Approach:Preserve category parity: material vs product vs tool. “Wood” is the canonical material for carpenters, just as “leather” is for cobblers.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify role = principal material used by the artisan.2) Choose “Wood”.3) Exclude artifacts (Furniture/Chair) and instruments (Hammer).Verification / Alternative check:Trade definitions tie carpentry to wood construction and joinery.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Furniture/Chair: Finished products, not materials.
- Hammer: A tool; wrong category.
- None of these: Invalid, as “Wood” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Matching “product” instead of “material”, breaking the cobbler–leather symmetry.
Final Answer:Wood