Correct Answer:
B. Puppy
The correct word pair completes the analogy based on the relationship between an adult animal and its young one. The initial pair, 'Cow' is to 'Calf,' establishes this specific relationship: a cow is an adult bovine, and a calf is its offspring. Following this pattern, we need to identify the young one of a 'Dog.'
- Kitten: The young of a cat.
- Puppy: The young of a dog. This is the correct match.
- Cub: The young of various carnivorous mammals, such as bears, lions, or wolves.
- Foal: The young of a horse or other equine animal.
Therefore, 'Dog' is to 'Puppy' correctly maintains the same adult-to-young relationship as 'Cow' is to 'Calf.' These types of questions test vocabulary and the ability to recognize and apply relational patterns, which is a fundamental skill in language comprehension and logical reasoning. Understanding these common animal terms is essential for general knowledge.