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 'teacher : school' represent in a verbal analogy?

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It shows the relationship where a teacher works in a school.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'Math : numbers'?

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Math involves the study of numbers.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'sleepy : sleep'?

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Being sleepy is a problem that can be solved by sleeping.

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What does 'bread : muffin' illustrate?

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Both are types of baked goods, showing an object and example relationship.

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What is the meaning of 'soft' in relation to 'cotton'?

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Cotton is a soft material.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'bored : read'?

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Feeling bored can be solved by reading.

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What does 'rock : hard' signify?

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A rock is a hard object.

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What is an example of a verbal analogy?

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'Dog : bark :: cat : meow' shows the sounds animals make.

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What does 'English : letters' mean in a verbal analogy?

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English is made up of letters.