English

The analogy compares a specific manner of walking (strut) to the general action (walk). Similarly, 'stammer' is a specific manner of talking, just as 'talk' is the general action. Therefore, option D correctly completes the analogy.

The word 'spinster' specifically refers to an unmarried woman, often one who has remained so for a long time or her entire life, making it the most precise choice to complete the sentence. While 'unmarried' and 'single' are correct in meaning, they are less specific, and 'bachelor' typically refers to an unmarried man.

The phrase "calls for" means to require or demand something, which fits the sentence context indicating the problem requires a lot of thought. The other options do not convey this meaning appropriately.

The analogy compares a collective noun to the group it represents. 'Drove' is a collective noun for 'cattle', and similarly, 'brood' is a collective noun for 'chicken'. The other options do not correctly pair collective nouns with their groups.

The phrase 'There is something wonderful about him' is a common English expression meaning that he has a wonderful quality. The preposition 'about' correctly connects 'something wonderful' to 'him' in this context.

The analogy EMBROIDER : CLOTH relates an action to the material it is performed on. Embroidery is done on cloth. Similarly, chasing is a technique of ornamenting or shaping metal. Therefore, CHASE : METAL is the correct analogous pair.

The word 'abandon' correctly fits the sentence as it means to give up or discontinue something, which makes sense in the context of not being interested in the proposal. The other options are either misspelled or do not fit the context.

The word 'mite' refers to something very small, so its antonym would be 'whole,' which implies something complete or entire, contrasting with the smallness implied by 'mite.' The other options (bit, bug, insect) are either synonyms or related terms, not antonyms.

The word 'valour' means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. 'Heroism' is a synonym that conveys similar meaning, while the other options do not relate to courage.

The analogy shows a material and the person who works with it: an iron is worked on by a blacksmith, similarly clay is worked on by a potter. Hence, option C is correct.