WorksheetsWord Relationships: Verbal Analogies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is a verbal analogy?
A comparison between two different things that have similar characteristics, often expressed in the form 'A is to B as C is to D.'
A type of metaphor that uses sound to create meaning.
A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.
A method of analyzing the structure of sentences.
What is an example of a verbal analogy?
'Cat is to kitten as dog is to puppy.'
'Tree is to leaf as flower is to petal.'
'Fish is to gills as bird is to wings.'
'Car is to road as boat is to water.'
What does 'synonym' mean?
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
A word that is used to describe a noun.
A word that is a specific type of verb.
What is the relationship in the analogy 'necklace : neck'?
A necklace is a type of jewelry worn around the neck.
A necklace is a type of clothing worn on the body.
A necklace is a type of accessory worn on the wrist.
A necklace is a type of decoration placed on the table.
What type of relationship is 'productive : idle'?
They are synonyms.
They are antonyms.
They are homonyms.
They are related terms.
What does 'antonym' mean?
A word that has the same meaning as another word.
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
A word that describes an action or state.
A word that is used to express a feeling or emotion.
In the analogy 'sleepy : sleep', what is the relationship?
Being sleepy leads to the action of sleeping.
Sleeping causes one to feel sleepy.
Sleepy is a synonym for sleep.
Being sleepy is unrelated to sleeping.
What is the relationship in the analogy 'animals : zoo'?
A zoo is a place where animals are kept.
Animals are a type of zoo.
Zoologists study animals in a zoo.
Animals are the main attraction of a zoo.
What type of relationship is 'negative : positive'?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Homonyms
Related terms
What is an example of an antonym for 'hot'?
Warm
Cold
Boiling
Scorching
What is an example of a synonym for 'happy'?
Joyful
Sad
Angry
Bored
What is the relationship in the analogy 'shoes : feet'?
Shoes are worn on feet.
Shoes are made of leather.
Shoes are a type of clothing.
Shoes are used for decoration.
What is the relationship in the analogy 'swing : playground'?
A swing is a type of playground equipment.
A swing is a place where children play.
A swing is a toy that can be used anywhere.
A swing is a play item found in a playground.
What is the relationship in the analogy 'cotton : soft'?
Cotton is a material that is soft.
Cotton is a color that is bright.
Cotton is a type of food that is sweet.
Cotton is a fabric that is heavy.
In the analogy 'bored : read', what is the relationship?
Being bored can lead to the action of reading.
Reading is a synonym for boredom.
Boredom is a result of reading too much.
Reading is an escape from boredom.
