Analogy — Artisan and product: Mason : Wall :: Carpenter : ? Choose the product most typically associated with a carpenter, parallel to a mason building a wall.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Chair
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Artisan–product analogies pair a profession with a typical output. A mason constructs walls; a carpenter typically makes wooden furniture such as chairs, tables, and cabinets.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Mason → Wall.
- Carpenter → ? (wooden item).
Concept / Approach:Preserve profession→artifact mapping at similar specificity (common exemplar of output).
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Extract relation: Profession → Product.2) For carpenter, a standard product is a “Chair”.3) Eliminate distractors unrelated to woodworking.Verification / Alternative check:Everyday knowledge: carpenters craft furniture; “chair” is a representative artifact.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Glass: Material linked to glaziers, not carpenters.
- Pen/Book: Stationery/printed matter, not carpenter’s output.
- None of these: Invalid because “Chair” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Over-generalizing to “wood” (material) rather than selecting a clear, typical product parallel to “wall”.
Final Answer:Chair