Directions: The following verbal analogy has two parts. One part is complete, while the other one is incomplete. Complete the portion that is incomplete by selecting the right choice from the given options.
If flasks are tankers, coffee would be
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coal
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solider
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vehicle
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petroleum
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a container-to-contents relationship with scale: small flasks contain petroleum, just as large tankers (ships) transport petroleum. Similarly, small containers hold coffee, but the large-scale transport/containment equivalent is petroleum. The relationship preserves the substance while changing scale.