Word Pair Analogies 1 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) UP : DOWN LEFT : A. right B. over C. close D. before 6) NURSE : HOSPITAL WAITER : A. hotel B. bank C. mall D. restaurant 2) EYES : SEE FINGERS : A. hear B. touch C. smell D. taste 7) PENCIL : WRITE KNIFE : A. bake B. cut C. move D. clean 3) SUMMER : HOT WINTER : A. angry B. tired C. delicious D. cold 8) GOOD : WONDERFUL A. delicious B. bad TASTY : C. sunny D. nice 4) BANANA : YELLOW CARROT : A. orange B. purple C. blue D. red 9) HUNGRY : EAT TIRED : A. rest B. play C. run D. jump 5) PORK : MEAT FRENCH : A. house B. chicken C. language D. food 10) BED : BEDROOM TOILET : A. truck B. kitchen C. television D. bathroom
Word Pair Analogies 2 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) DEAD : ALIVE DRY : A. red B. wet C. good D. sad 6) CONCRETE : HARD ICE : A. fun B. easy C. cold D. thin 2) WINDOW : GLASS SHIRT : A. cloth B. wood C. plastic D. metal 7) HANDLE : BROOM WING : A. airplane B. apple C. cereal D. mother 3) HAPPINESS : EMOTION RING : A. metal B. food C. clothing D. jewelry 8) SALAD : VEGETABLES A. students B. pencils BOOK : C. computers D. pages 4) BIOLOGY : SCIENCE ROCK : A. food B. plant C. dog D. music 9) TENNIS : SPORT PAINTING : A. dance B. art C. sculpture D. game 5) MONEY : BUY SOAP : A. eat B. wash C. run D. shop 10) DESK : CLASSROOM SINK : A. bedroom B. kitchen C. porch D. attic
Word Pair Analogies 3 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) TOOTHPASTE : TEETH SHAMPOO: A. hands B. ears C. hair D. mouth 6) UMBRELLA : RAIN SUNSCREEN : A. wind B. sun C. dirt D. air 2) WHEEL : CAR TOE : A. shoe B. hand C. leg D. foot 7) CHESS : GAME LIPSTICK : A. dance B. makeup C. tool D. lip 3) MOP : CLEAN STOVE : A. burn B. eat C. start D. cook 8) STUPID : INTELLIGENCE A. respect B. food BALD : C. hair D. clothes 4) GUITAR : INSTRUMENT SOFA : A. chair B. bed C. furniture D. home 9) WALL : ROOM KNEE : A. leg B. foot C. car D. ball 5) EARLY : LATE NEAR : A. far B. fast C. well D. often 10) OCTOBER : NOVEMBER A. four B. Tuesday SPRING : C. summer D. dinner
Word Pair Analogies 4 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) STRONG : WEAK FAT : A. orange B. old C. thin D. smart 6) AIRPLANE : FLY SHIP : A. sing B. sink C. sail D. see 2) WATER : WET FIRE : A. hot B. scary C. sweet D. careful 7) PARROT : BIRD DICTIONARY : A. letter B. word C. book D. novel 3) LIKE : LOVE DISLIKE : A. need B. kill C. take D. hate 8) DAY : NIGHT GOOD : A. bad B. popular C. sweet D. nice 4) CIRCLE : ROUND ROCK : A. hard B. big C. strong D. brown 9) LADDER : CLIMB POT : A. drink B. eat C. watch D. cook 5) TIRE : BIKE SCREEN : A. egg B. guitar C. table D. computer 10) RING : FINGER BRACELET : A. head B. neck C. nose D. wrist
Word Pair Analogies 5 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) LAMB : SHEEP 6) CHAIR : SIT PUPPY : A. pig B. cow C. duck D. dog BED : A. fall B. eat C. move D. sleep 2) ASLEEP : AWAKE 7) WIN : LOSE SICK : A. healthy B. strong C. sad D. tall SMILE : A. like B. frown C. eat D. hate 3) NECKLACE: JEWELRY VIOLIN : A. tool B. name C. police 8) CAR : GARAGE CLOTHES : A. kitchen B. bathroom C. closet D. cabinet 4) INTERESTING : FASCINATING A. dangerous B. scary SURPRISING : C. shocking D. boring 9) BLIND : SEE DEAF : A. smell B. taste C. hear D. feel 5) BROOM : SWEEP 10) DANCER : DANCE HAMMER : A. cook B. jump C. fall D. hit AUTHOR : A. listen B. play C. write D. eat
Word Pair Analogies 6 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) KEYBOARD : PIANO TRUNK : A. night B. city C. apple D. car 6) PIE : DESSERT SUPERMARKET : A. newspaper B. store C. hand D. house 2) HOMELESS : HOME UNEMPLOYED : A. bus B. job C. pretzel D. mirror 7) TRUE : FALSE INTERESTING : A. weak B. correct C. thin D. boring 3) JOKE: FUNNY DIAMOND : A. smart B. expensive C. mean D. fast 8) TELEVISION : WATCH A. carry B. eat CAR : C. fly D. drive 4) RACECAR : FAST GENIUS : A. sweet B. new C. smart D. dead 9) BUY : SELL GIVE : A. take B. move C. stop D. accept 5) TEACHER : TEACH ACTOR : A. act B. work C. speak D. write 10) REFRIGERATOR : KITCHEN A. window B. office DESK : C. bathroom D. porch
Word Pair Analogies 7 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) PASTA : FOOD MILK : A. drink B. fork C. dinner D. water 6) ATTIC : ABOVE BASEMENT : A. below B. beside C. near D. around 2) WEAPON : ATTACK GRILL : A. farm B. cook C. wear D. smile 7) LISTEN : IGNORE MOVE : A. stay B. travel C. go D. run 3) CLOWN : CIRCUS SINGER : A. factory B. bank C. office D. concert 8) MATTRESS : BED CUSHION : A. pillow B. couch C. table D. window 4) BAD : HORRIBLE GOOD : A. dangerous B. great C. embarrassing D. glad 9) SERIOUS : SILLY DEPRESSED : A. happy B. angry C. lovely D. fat 5) BARBER : HAIR DENTIST : A. head B. eyes C. arms D. teeth 10) PACK : SUITCASE WRAP : A. computer B. mother C. present D. song
Word Pair Analogies 8 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) CREATE : DESTROY 6) EMPTY : FULL WRITE : A. draw B. check C. spell D. erase EXPENSIVE : A. cheap B. silver C. difficult D. poor 2) FOOT : FEET 7) KEY : UNLOCK CHILD : A. animals B. hands C. children D. parents PHONE : A. comprehend B. understand C. listen D. communicate 3) TEMPERATURE : DEGREES TIME : A. distance B. clocks C. seconds D. liters 8) METAL : SHINY GLASS : A. yellow B. clear C. muddy D. broken 4) BAD : TERRIBLE 9) NERVOUS : CALM PRETTY : A. nice B. awful C. angry D. beautiful NICE : A. interesting B. annoying C. lonely D. mean 5) COFFEE : HOT 10) LOUD : NOISY SNOW : A. dirty B. heavy C. wet D. cold SMART : A. heavy B. intelligent C. lovely D. perfect
Word Pair Analogies 9 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) FRIDAY : WEEK DECEMBER : A. year B. Tuesday C. Christmas D. winter 6) ANGRY : FURIOUS TIRED : A. sleepy B. confused C. exhausted D. smart 2) BIRD : FEATHERS BEAR : A. hands B. cubs C. fur D. claws 7) ROCK : MUSIC GOLF : A. sport B. club C. grass D. baseball 3) WARM : COOL SAFE : A. bad B. exciting C. boring D. dangerous 8) SUNRISE : DAY SUNSET : A. night B. summer C. cloud D. weather 4) BABY : SMALL ELEPHANT : A. friendly B. stupid C. fast D. large 9) POPULAR : FRIENDS INTELLIGENT : A. work B. knowledge C. school D. books 5) HEAVY : LIGHT CALM : A. excited B. difficult C. angry D. happy 10) TRUCK : TRANSPORT A. read B. talk STRAW : C. drink D. eat
Word Pair Analogies 10 low-beginning level Directions: Choose the word on the right that best expresses a relationship similar to that of the original pair. A rose is a kind of flower. A hammer is a kind of tool. Example: #) ROSE : FLOWER HAMMER: A. car B. tool C. computer 1) LEOPARD : SPOTS ZEBRA : A. stripes B. clouds C. teeth D. claws 6) WHEEL : TURN LETTER : A. send B. communicate C. write D. talk 2) SANDAL : SHOE DOG : A. hand B. foot C. puppy D. animal 7) HUNGRY : FULL POLITE : A. thirsty B. nice C. rude D. friendly 3) BEFORE : AFTER OVER : A. beside B. under C. through D. around 8) BRANCH : TREE HEEL : A. foot B. toe C. neck D. leg 4) CANDY : SWEET WAR : A. peaceful B. violent C. happy D. safe 9) LOST : DIRECTION CONFUSED : A. compass B. maps C. intelligence D. understanding 5) FIX : BREAK PUSH : A. take B. have C. give D. pull 10) WORD : SENTENCE ROOF : A. house B. floor C. room D. wall
Word Pair Analogies Answer Key (low-beginning level) Worksheet 1 1) A 6) D Up is the opposite of down. A nurse works at a hospital. Left is the opposite of (A) right. A waiter works at a (D) restaurant. 2) A 7) B Eyes are used to see. A pencil is used to write. Fingers are used to (A) touch. A knife is used to (B) cut. 3) D 8) A BRIDGE TYPE: DEGREE A characteristic of summer is to be Something that is very good is hot. wonderful. A characteristic of winter is to be Something that is very tasty is (A) (D) cold. delicious. 4) A 9) A A characteristic of a banana is to be Someone who is hungry should eat. yellow. Someone who is tired should (A) A characteristic of a carrot is to be rest. (A) orange. 5) C 10) D Pork is a type of meat. A bed can be found in a bedroom. French is a type of (C) language. A toilet can be found in a (D) bathroom.
Worksheet 2 1) B 6) C Something that is dead is not alive. A characteristic of concrete is to be Something that is dry is not (B) wet. hard. A characteristic of ice is to be (C) cold. 2) A 7) A BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE A window is made out of glass. A handle is part of a broom. A shirt is made out of (A) cloth. A wing is part of an (A) airplane. 3) D 8) D Happiness is a type of emotion. A salad is made up of vegetables. A ring is a type of (D) jewelry. A book is made up of (D) pages. 4) A 9) B Biology is a type of science. Tennis is a type of sport. Bread is a type of (A) food. Painting is a type of (B) art. 5) B 10) B Money is used to buy things. A desk can be found in a classroom. Soap is used to (B) wash things. A sink can be found in a (B) kitchen.
Worksheet 3 1) C 6) B Toothpaste is used to clean teeth. An umbrella can protect you from Shampoo is used to clean (C) hair. the rain. Sunscreen can protect you from the (B) sun. 2) D 7) B BRIDGE TYPE: DEFINITION By definition, a woman is female. Chess is a type of game. By definition, a man is (D) male. Lipstick is a type of (B) makeup. 3) D 8) C BRIDGE TYPE: LACK A mop is used to clean. Someone who is stupid lacks A stove is used to (D) cook. intelligence. Someone who is bald lacks (C) hair. 4) C 9) A BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE A guitar is a type of instrument. A wall is part of a room. A sofa is a type of (C) furniture. A knee is part of a (A) leg. 5) A 10) C The opposite of early is late. October comes before November. The opposite of near is (A) far. Spring comes before (C) summer.
Worksheet 4 1) C 6) C Someone who is strong is not weak. The function of an airplane is to fly. Someone who is fat is not (C) thin. The function of a boat is to (C) sail. 2) A 7) C A characteristic of water is to be A parrot is a type of bird. wet. A dictionary is a type of (C) book. A characteristic of fire is to be (A) hot. 3) D 8) A BRIDGE TYPE: DEGREE If you like something a lot, you love Day is the opposite of night. it. Good is the opposite of (A) bad. If you dislike something a lot, you (D) hate it. 4) A 9) D A characteristic of a circle is to be A ladder is used to climb. round. A pot is used to (D) cook. A characteristic of a rock is to be (A) hard. 5) D 10) D BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE A tire is part of a bike. A ring is worn around one s finger. A screen is part of a (D) television. A bracelet is worn around one s (D) wrist.
Worksheet 5 1) D 6) D BRIDGE TYPE: DEFINITION By definition, a lamb is a baby You sit in a chair. sheep. You sleep in a (D) bed. By definition, a puppy is a baby (D) dog. 2) A 7) B Someone who is asleep is not awake. Win is the opposite of lose. Someone who is sick is not (A) Smile is the opposite of (B) frown. healthy. 3) D 8) C A necklace is a type of jewelry. You keep your car in a garage. A violin is a type of (D) instrument. You keep your clothes in a (C) closet. 4) C 9) C BRIDGE TYPE: DEGREE BRIDGE TYPE: LACK Something that is very interesting is Someone who is blind lacks the fascinating. ability to see. Something that is very surprising is Someone who is deaf lacks the (C) shocking. ability to (C) hear. 5) D 10) C A broom is used to sweep. The function of a dancer is to dance. A hammer is used to (D) hit. The function of an author is to (C) write.
Worksheet 6 1) D 6) B BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE A keyboard is part of a piano. A pie is a type of dessert. A trunk is part of an (D) car. A supermarket is a type of (B) store. 2) B 7) D BRIDGE TYPE: LACK Someone who is homeless lacks a home. True is the opposite of false. Someone who is unemployed lacks a (B) Interesting is the opposite of (D) job. boring. 3) B 8) D A characteristic of a joke is to be You watch a television. funny. You drive a (D) car. A characteristic of a diamond is to be (B) expensive. 4) C 9) A A characteristic of a racecar is to be fast. To buy is the opposite of to sell. A characteristic of a genius is (C) smart. To give is the opposite of to (A) take. 5) A 10) B The job of a teacher is to teach. A refrigerator can be found in a kitchen. The job of an actor is to (A) act. A desk can be found in an (B) office.
Worksheet 7 1) A 6) A Pasta is a type of food. An attic is below a house. Milk is a type of (A) drink. A basement is (A) below a house. 2) B 7) A A weapon is used to attack. To listen is the opposite of to ignore. A grill is used to (B) cook. To move is the opposite of to (A) stay. 3) D 8) B BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE A clown performs at a circus. A mattress is part of a bed. A singer performs at a (D) concert. A cushion is part of an (B) couch. 4) B 9) A BRIDGE TYPE: DEGREE Something that is very bad is horrible. Serious is the opposite of silly. Something that is very good is (B) great. Depressed is the opposite of (A) happy. 5) D 10) C A barber works with people s hair. One packs a suitcase. A dentist works with people s (D) teeth. One wraps a (C) present.
Worksheet 8 1) D 6) A To create is the opposite of to destroy. Empty is the opposite of full. To write is the opposite of to (D) erase. Expensive is the opposite of (A) cheap. 2) C 7) D The plural of foot is feet. The function of a key is to unlock. The plural of child is (C) children. The function of a telephone is to (D) communicate. 3) C 8) B Temperature is measured in degrees. A characteristic of metal is to be shiny. Time is measured in (C) seconds. A characteristic of glass is to be (B) clear. 4) D 9) D BRIDGE TYPE: DEGREE Something that is very bad is terrible. Nervous is the opposite of calm. Something that is very pretty is (D) Nice is the opposite of (D) mean. beautiful. 5) D 10) B BRIDGE TYPE: DEFINITION A characteristic of coffee is to be hot. Loud is synonymous with noisy. A characteristic of snow is to be (D) cold. Smart is synonymous with (B) intelligent.
Worksheet 9 1) A 6) C BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE BRIDGE TYPE: DEGREE Friday is part of the week. Someone who is very angry is furious. December is part of the (A) year. Someone who is very tired is (C) exhausted. 2) C 7) A A characteristic of a bird is to have Rock is a type of music. feathers. Golf is a type of (A) sport. A characteristic of a bear is to have (C) fur. 3) D 8) A Warm is the opposite of cool. Sunrise is the beginning of the day. Safe is the opposite of (D) dangerous. Sunset is the beginning of the (A) night. 4) D 9) B A characteristic of a baby is to be small. Someone who is popular has a lot of A characteristic of an elephant is to friends. be (D) large. Someone who is intelligent has a lot of (B) knowledge. 5) A 10) C Heavy is the opposite of light. A truck is used to transport. Calm is the opposite of (A) excited. A straw is used to (C) drink.
Worksheet 10 1) A 6) B A characteristic of a leopard is to have A car is used transport. spots. The function of a letter is to (B) A characteristic of a zebra is to have communicate. (A) stripes. 2) D 7) C A sandal is a type of shoe. Hungry is the opposite of full. A dog is a type of (D) animal. Polite is the opposite of (C) rude. 3) B 8) A BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE Before is the opposite of after. A branch is part of a tree. Over is the opposite of (B) under. A heel is part of a (A) foot. 4) B 9) D BRIDGE TYPE: LACK A characteristic of candy is to be sweet. Someone who is lost lacks direction. A characteristic of war is to be (B) Someone who is confused lacks (D) violent. understanding. 5) D 10) A BRIDGE TYPE: PART TO WHOLE To fix is the opposite of to break. A word is part of a sentence. To push is the opposite of (D) pull. A roof is part of a (A) house.