Let’s solve each analogy one by one. We’ll think about the relationship between the first two words, then find a word from the box that fits the same relationship for the second pair.
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1. Knife is to cut as pencil is to ______.
- A knife is used to cut.
- So, what is a pencil used for? To write.
→ Look in the box: “write” is there.
✔ Answer:
write
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2. Pig is to squeal as dog is to ______.
- A pig makes the sound “squeal”.
- What sound does a dog make? Bark.
→ “bark” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
bark
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3. Finger is to hand as toe is to ______.
- A finger is part of a hand.
- A toe is part of... foot!
→ “foot” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
foot
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4. Tall is to short as high is to ______.
- Tall and short are opposites.
- High and low are opposites.
→ “low” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
low
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5. Animal is to zoo as clown is to ______.
- Animals live or perform in a zoo.
- Clowns perform in a circus.
→ “circus” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
circus
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6. Wing is to bird as fin is to ______.
- Birds have wings to fly/swim (mostly fly).
- Fish have fins to swim.
→ “fish” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
fish
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7. Juice is to drink as steak is to ______.
- You drink juice.
- You eat steak.
→ “eat” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
eat
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8. Cat is to meow as lion is to ______.
- Cats say “meow”.
- Lions say “roar”.
→ “roar” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
roar
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9. Smile is to frown as up is to ______.
- Smile and frown are opposites (happy vs sad face).
- Up and down are opposites.
→ “down” is in the box.
✔ Answer:
down
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Now let’s list all answers in order:
1. write
2. bark
3. foot
4. low
5. circus
6. fish
7. eat
8. roar
9. down
All these words are in the grid — so if you were coloring the maze, you’d color those words to find the path!
Final Answer:
1. write
2. bark
3. foot
4. low
5. circus
6. fish
7. eat
8. roar
9. down
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade analogy worksheet.
