Analogies

Which word correctly completes the analogy? Scissors are to cut as a pen is to ____.

• write

• read

• draw

• paper

Answer explanation

The analogy shows a tool and its primary function. Scissors are used to cut, and a pen is used to write. While a pen can be used to draw, its most common function is writing.

Match each word pair to the type of relationship it demonstrates.

• Synonym (similar meaning)

• empty : full

• Cause-and-Effect

• fire : smoke

• Antonym (opposite meaning)

• wheel : car

• Part-to-Whole

• huge : large

Answer explanation

Each pair is matched to its relationship: a wheel is part of a car (Part-to-Whole), huge and large are synonyms, empty and full are antonyms, and fire causes smoke (Cause-and-Effect).

Complete the analogy based on a part-to-whole relationship: Leaf is to tree as key is to ____.

• keyboard

• lock

• door

• metal

Answer explanation

The relationship is a single component to the whole object. A leaf is one part of a whole tree. Similarly, a single key is one part of a whole keyboard.

Sort the following analogy pairs into the correct relationship category: Function, Location, or Cause & Effect.

Groups:

(a) Function

,

(b) Location

,

(c) Cause & Effect

• effort : result

• virus : sickness

• teacher : school

• pencil : write

• fish : ocean

• camera : photograph

Answer explanation

The pairs are sorted by their relationship: 'pencil : write' is a tool and its function, 'fish : ocean' is an object and its location, and 'virus : sickness' is a cause and its effect.

Which word completes the synonym analogy? Anxious is to nervous as joyful is to ____.

• happy

• sad

• angry

• tired

Answer explanation

The analogy uses synonyms. 'Anxious' and 'nervous' have similar meanings. 'Joyful' and 'happy' also have similar meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Complete the analogy using an antonym relationship: Brave is to cowardly as generous is to ____.

• selfish

• kind

• giving

• wealthy

Answer explanation

The analogy uses antonyms (opposites). 'Brave' is the opposite of 'cowardly'. 'Generous' is the opposite of 'selfish'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Match the first pair of the analogy to the second pair that shows the same relationship.

• page : book

• doctor : hospital ::

• cat : kitten

• petal : flower ::

• chef : kitchen

• dog : puppy ::

Answer explanation

Each pair is matched with another that shares its relationship type: Adult-to-Young (dog:puppy, cat:kitten), Person-to-Location (doctor:hospital, chef:kitchen), and Part-to-Whole (petal:flower, page:book).

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Analyze the word pair. What type of relationship is shown in the analogy 'sun : heat :: lightbulb : light'?

• Cause and Effect

• Part to Whole

• Synonym

• Tool and User

Answer explanation

The relationship is cause and effect. The sun is a source that causes heat, just as a lightbulb is a source that causes light. The other options are incorrect relationship types for this pair.

Sort the following word pairs into two categories: Synonyms (similar meaning) or Antonyms (opposite meaning).

Groups:

(a) Synonyms

,

(b) Antonyms

• friend : foe

• simple : complex

• begin : start

• quiet : silent

• quick : fast

• huge : tiny

Answer explanation

The pairs are sorted based on whether their words have similar meanings (synonyms) or opposite meanings (antonyms).

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word best completes the cause-and-effect analogy? Effort is to success as practice is to ____.

• improvement

• failure

• sport

• laziness

Answer explanation

The analogy shows a cause and its likely effect. Putting in effort can lead to success, and consistent practice leads to improvement.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D