Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. Lion: Lioness :: Fox :

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Explanation

Option B: 'Foxes' is the plural form of the noun 'Fox'. It refers to multiple foxes, not the female gender.
Option C: 'Fox' is the same word as the one given in the question. It does not complete the analogy, which requires finding a related but different term.
Option D: 'Fose' is not a recognized English word and has no connection to the animal or the analogy.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Analogical Reasoning as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a non-clinical question, it tests logical and analogical reasoning skills.
Strong reasoning skills are fundamental for nurses in clinical problem-solving, interpreting patient data, and making sound judgments.
What if the analogy was 'Dog : Puppy'? The relationship would be 'Adult : Young'. In that case, for 'Fox : ?', the answer would be 'Kit' or 'Cub'.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the relationship between the first two words, 'Lion' and 'Lioness'.
Identify the specific pattern. Here, it is Male animal to Female animal.
Apply the identified pattern to the third word, 'Fox'.
Think of the specific term for a female fox.
Review the given options and select the one that matches your derived answer.
Eliminate options that are incorrect, such as plurals, repetitions, or nonsensical words.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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