Analogy — Lamb : Frisk :: Mouse : ?
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Scamper
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We seek a verb that characteristically describes a mouse’s movement, analogous to “frisk” describing a lamb’s lively play.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- “Frisk” (for lambs) denotes light, playful, skittering motion.
- Mice are commonly described as “scampering”.
- Distractors evoke other animals/motions: “trot” (horses), “gallop” (horses), “flit” (birds/insects), “prowl” (cats).
Concept / Approach:Match species-typical motion verbs: small rodents are idiomatically said to “scamper”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify motion parallel to playful/light movement: “scamper”.Eliminate verbs mismatched to mouse locomotion.Verification / Alternative check:Corpora and dictionaries frequently pair “mouse” with “scamper”.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Trot/Gallop: gaits of larger quadrupeds.
- Flit: winged flight; not a mouse gait.
- Prowl: stealthy feline motion; mismatched connotation.
Common Pitfalls:Choosing “flit” because it suggests quickness; mice do not fly, so the imagery fails.
Final Answer:Scamper