WorksheetsContext Clues/Analogies
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Now: Later :: Easy:
a)
difficult
b)
early
c)
fun
d)
simple
2.
Gloves: Hands ::
Socks:
Socks:
a)
eyes
b)
ears
c)
feet
d)
legs
3.
Lettuce: Green ::
Strawberry :
Strawberry :
a)
orange
b)
brown
c)
delicious
d)
red
4.
Paint is to artist as clay is to ______________.
a)
potter
b)
bricks
c)
pots
d)
dirt
5.
Brush : Paint ::
Pen :
Pen :
a)
eat
b)
write
c)
steal
d)
have
6.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
7.
As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is
a prominent writer in the field of children's literature.
a prominent writer in the field of children's literature.
a)
knowledgable
b)
lucky
c)
well-known
d)
silly
8.
David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
a)
boring
b)
difficult
c)
surprising
d)
shocking
9.
Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over
a)
inspiring
b)
disgusting
c)
boring
d)
dangerous
10.
In order to be eligible for the life guard program, participants had to take First
Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
Aid training and be advanced swimmers.
a)
qualified
b)
rejected
c)
observed
d)
away
11.
John was an extrovert who enjoyed being with crowds of people and seemed to feed off their energy. The more people he was around, the louder, friendlier, and more lively he became. What is the meaning of the word extrovert in the selection above?
a)
Someone who is outgoing
b)
Someone who is cruel
c)
Someone who is soft-spoken
d)
Someone who is strange
12.
The newspaper report of the fire was succinct; that is, it included only the most important information. What is the meaning of the word succinct in the sentence above?
a)
interesting
b)
detailed and involved
c)
difficult to understand
d)
to the point
13.
Actor is to stage as surgeon is to ___________.
a)
operating room
b)
patient
c)
hospital
d)
knife
14.
There was some controversy about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not.
a)
Surprise
b)
Disagreement
c)
Arangemnent
d)
policy
15.
Characteristic
ant : tiny ::
ant : tiny ::
a)
scratch : heal
b)
carrot : celery
c)
foot : arm
d)
rabbit : soft
16.
Analogy Practice Question #1
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
17.
Analogy Practice Question #2
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
Analogy Practice Question #3
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
19.
Analogy Practice Question #4
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
20.
Analogy Practice Question #5
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
21.
Analogy Practice Question #6
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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