Tool-to-activity analogy: “A : Gardening :: Bat : B”. Identify A and B so each tool is primarily associated with the stated activity or sport.

Introduction / Context:We need tool-to-activity mappings. A spade is a standard gardening tool; a bat is the key implement used in the sport of cricket.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Gardening commonly uses a spade, hoe, rake, etc.
• Cricket is played with bat and ball; the bat is iconic.
• We must avoid pairing objects (grass/flowers) instead of activities.

Concept / Approach:Choose options where each tool aligns with an activity category, not with an object or a person.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) For gardening, pick a tool: spade.2) For bat, pick the sport: cricket.3) Ensure both are “tool : activity.”

Verification / Alternative check:“Gardner” is a person (misspelt); “ball” is an object, not the activity.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Grass/Playing: Object and generic action, not activity label.
• Flowers/Ball: Objects, not activities.
• Gardner/Cricket: Person : activity mismatch.
• Hoe/Baseball: Mixed sports context; the prompt’s second tool is a “bat” generally associated with cricket in such analogies.

Common Pitfalls:Pairing tool with an object rather than with the activity itself.

Final Answer:A. Spade, B. Cricket