Word Relationships: Verbal Analogies

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What is a verbal analogy?

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A verbal analogy is a comparison between two different things that have similar characteristics, often expressed in the form 'A is to B as C is to D.'

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What does 'object and taste' mean in word relationships?

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It refers to a relationship where an object is associated with a specific taste, like 'cake' is sweet.

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What is an example of an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, like 'hot' and 'cold'.

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What is an example of a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word, like 'happy' and 'joyful'.

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What does 'object and example' mean in word relationships?

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It refers to a relationship where one object serves as an example of another, like 'cake' is an example of something that is sweet.

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What is the relationship in 'shoes : gloves'?

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The relationship is that both are items worn on the body, but for different parts: shoes for feet and gloves for hands.

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What is the relationship in 'swing : playground'?

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The relationship is that a swing is a type of equipment found in a playground.

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What does 'object and place' mean in word relationships?

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It refers to a relationship where an object is commonly found in a specific place, like 'zoo' is a place for animals.

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What is the relationship in 'negative : positive'?

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The relationship is that 'negative' and 'positive' are opposites, making them antonyms.

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What is the relationship in 'cotton : soft'?

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The relationship is that cotton is a material that is soft.