Analogies Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s work through each analogy step by step.

We’re looking for a word that has the same relationship as the example:
panda : bamboo :: sheep : grass
→ Pandas eat bamboo; sheep eat grass. So it’s “animal : what they eat”.

Now apply that logic to each:

1) fish : ______ :: butterfly : wings
Butterflies have wings — so fish have ______? → fins

2) ______ : deer :: hoof : horse
Horse has hoof → deer has ______? → hoof (same body part)

Wait — let’s check: “hoof : horse” means “body part : animal”. So first blank should be body part of deer → hoof again? But maybe they want “antler”? No — antler is not like hoof. Hoof is correct — both deer and horses have hooves.

Actually, looking at structure:
“______ : deer :: hoof : horse” → So “X : deer” is like “hoof : horse” → X is body part of deer → hoof

But perhaps they mean “what comes after”? Let’s re-read.

Actually, better to think:
In “hoof : horse”, hoof belongs to horse.
So in “______ : deer”, blank belongs to deer → hoof

Yes.

3) sheep : back :: cat : ______
Sheep have a back → cats have a back too? That doesn’t make sense — probably not.

Wait — maybe it’s about parts? Or sounds?

Alternative idea: Maybe “back” is where something lives? Sheep live on back? No.

Another thought: In some contexts, “back” could mean spine — but cat also has spine.

Wait — perhaps it’s “where you ride”? You ride on a horse’s back — but sheep? Not really.

Let’s look at next ones for pattern.

4) polar bear : white :: panther : ______
Polar bears are white → panthers are black → black

That makes sense — color association.

5) cow : calf :: pig : ______
Cow’s baby is calf → pig’s baby is piglet

6) lion : den :: rabbit : ______
Lion lives in den → rabbit lives in burrow

7) quads : cheetah :: ______ : tiger
“Quads” — wait, that might be typo? Probably “stripes”? Cheetah has spots, tiger has stripes.

Wait — “quads” doesn’t fit. Maybe it’s “spots”? But written as “quads”? Unlikely.

Perhaps it’s “stripes : tiger” and “spots : cheetah” — but here it says “quads : cheetah” — maybe it’s “spots”?

Assuming it’s a typo and meant “spots : cheetah”, then tiger has stripes

But let’s check original: “quads : cheetah” — quads usually means quadriceps or four-wheel drive — doesn’t fit.

Maybe it’s “spots” miswritten? Or perhaps “dots”? But in context, likely spots for cheetah, so tiger has stripes

I’ll go with stripes

8) humans : hominids :: ______ : deer
Humans are hominids → deer are ______? → cervids (family Cervidae)

But maybe simpler: humans are mammals → deer are mammals? Too broad.

Hominids = great apes including humans. Similarly, deer belong to family Cervidae — so cervids

But for elementary level, maybe they expect “mammals”? But that’s too general.

Alternatively, perhaps “ungulates”? Deer are ungulates.

But let’s see — if humans : hominids (scientific group), then deer : cervids.

But maybe too advanced.

Another angle: perhaps “species”? No.

Wait — maybe it’s “animals : deer” — no.

Looking back at example: panda : bamboo — panda eats bamboo.

Sheep : grass — sheep eats grass.

So animal : food.

But in 8, humans : hominids — hominids is a group humans belong to.

So similarly, deer belong to ______ → cervids

But for school level, perhaps they want “mammals”? But that’s not specific.

Maybe “deer : cervine”? No.

I think cervids is correct, but let’s note.

Actually, upon second thought — in many worksheets, they use simple terms.

Perhaps it’s “herbivores”? Humans aren’t strictly herbivores.

Another idea: “hominids” refers to human-like primates — so for deer, maybe “cervids” is acceptable.

But let’s check online or standard analogies.

Actually, I recall: sometimes “dog : canine :: cat : feline” — so human : hominid :: deer : cervid.

Yes.

So cervids

But to confirm, let’s list all:

1) fish : fins :: butterfly : wings → fins

2) hoof : deer :: hoof : horse → wait, the blank is before deer, so hoof

The line is: “______ : deer :: hoof : horse”

So first term is body part, second is animal.

So for deer, body part is hoof → hoof

But that seems redundant. Maybe they mean “antler”? Because deer have antlers, horses don’t.

Ah! That makes more sense.

Because “hoof : horse” — horse has hoof, but deer also has hoof — but perhaps they want distinctive feature.

In many analogies, they use unique traits.

For example, deer have antlers, horses have manes.

But here it’s “hoof : horse” — hoof is common to both.

Perhaps it’s “what they stand on” — both have hooves.

I think hoof is correct.

But let’s see the answer format.

Perhaps for 2, it’s “antler” because deer are known for antlers, while horses are known for hooves? But the analogy is “hoof : horse”, so if we say “antler : deer”, then it’s “distinctive feature : animal”.

That could be it.

In fact, in many worksheets, they do that.

For example, “elephant : trunk :: giraffe : neck” — distinctive features.

So for deer, distinctive feature is antler.

Horse’s distinctive feature is hoof? Well, many animals have hooves.

But in context, perhaps antler is intended.

Let me check online quickly — but since I can't, I'll go with logic.

Another way: in the example, panda eats bamboo — not distinctive, but common knowledge.

Similarly, sheep eats grass.

For fish and butterfly: butterfly has wings — fish has fins — not distinctive, but basic anatomy.

So for 2, “hoof : horse” — hoof is a body part of horse.

Similarly, “______ : deer” — body part of deer — hoof is correct.

But to avoid repetition, perhaps they want “tail” or something — no.

I think I should stick with hoof.

But let's look at the image description — there's a picture of a butterfly, a rock with moss, and a tiger — but not helpful.

Perhaps for 2, it's "leg" or "foot" — but hoof is specific.

I recall that in some worksheets, "deer : antler :: horse : mane" — but here it's "hoof : horse", so if hoof is given, then for deer, it should be hoof.

But that seems odd for an analogy question.

Another interpretation: "A is to B as C is to D" means A relates to B as C relates to D.

So "hoof : horse" means hoof belongs to horse.

So "X : deer" means X belongs to deer — so X is a body part of deer — hoof is correct.

Perhaps they want "hoof" for both, but that's fine.

Let's move on and come back.

3) sheep : back :: cat : ______

Sheep have a back — cats have a back — not useful.

Perhaps "back" means the dorsal side — same for all.

Another idea: in farming, "sheep's back" might refer to wool, but cats don't have wool.

Perhaps it's "spine" — but same.

I think there might be a mistake.

Let's read the line: "3) sheep : back :: cat : ______"

Perhaps "back" is where they sleep? Sheep sleep on ground, cats on back? No.

Another thought: "back" as in "support" — not clear.

Perhaps it's "tail" — sheep have tails, cats have tails — but why "back"?

I recall that in some contexts, "back" can mean the top part, but for cat, it's the same.

Perhaps it's a typo, and it's "sheep : wool :: cat : fur" — but it says "back".

Let's assume it's "spine" or "backbone" — so for cat, backbone

But that's the same as back.

Perhaps "paw" for cat, but sheep don't have paws.

I think I need to guess.

Common analogy: "dog : bark :: cat : meow" — but here it's "sheep : back" — not sound.

Another idea: "back" as in "not front" — not helpful.

Perhaps "hoof" for sheep, but it's "back".

Let's look at the number: 3) sheep : back :: cat : ______

Perhaps "back" is a verb? Sheep back? No.

I think it might be "tail" — because sheep have short tails, cats have long tails — but the word is "back", not "tail".

Perhaps in the context, "back" means the rear end, so for cat, "tail" or "hindquarters".

But I think for simplicity, back is the same, so perhaps back again, but that's silly.

Another possibility: "sheep" are often associated with "back" in phrases like "on the back of a sheep" — not common.

I recall that in some worksheets, "horse : saddle :: sheep : wool" — but here it's "back".

Perhaps "saddle" for horse, but it's "back".

Let's skip and come back.

4) polar bear : white :: panther : black → black (color)

5) cow : calf :: pig : piglet → piglet

6) lion : den :: rabbit : burrow → burrow

7) quads : cheetah :: stripes : tiger → assuming "quads" is "spots", so stripes

8) humans : hominids :: deer : cervids → cervids

For 1) fish : fins :: butterfly : wings → fins

For 2) let's say hoof , but I think it's likely antler because deer are known for antlers, and the analogy is distinctive feature.

In many sources, "deer : antler :: elephant : trunk" etc.

And "hoof : horse" — horse is known for hooves, though many animals have them.

But for deer, antler is more distinctive.

So I'll go with antler for 2.

For 3) sheep : back :: cat : ______

Perhaps "back" is not literal. In some contexts, "back" can mean the spine, and for cat, it's the same.

But let's think of sounds: sheep say "baa", cat says "meow" — but "back" is not sound.

Another idea: "back" as in "support" — sheep are supported by legs, cats by legs.

I think it might be "paw" for cat, but sheep have hooves.

Perhaps "leg" — but "back" is not leg.

I found a possible interpretation: in some analogies, "animal : body part" but for sheep, "back" might be a mistake for "wool".

But let's assume it's "spine" or "backbone", so for cat, backbone

But that's the same.

Perhaps "tail" — because sheep have tails, and "back" might be a misnomer.

I recall that in some worksheets, "sheep : flock :: cat : litter" — but not.

Another thought: "back" could be "the place where they are herded" — not clear.

Perhaps it's "field" for sheep, but it's "back".

I think I need to make a decision.

Let's look for common analogies.

Upon searching my knowledge, I recall that "sheep : back" might be related to "on the back of the sheep" for shearing, but for cat, "on the back of the cat" for riding — not common.

Perhaps "fur" — sheep have wool on back, cats have fur on back.

So fur

That could be it.

Sheep have wool on their back, cats have fur on their back.

So for cat, fur

Yes, that makes sense.

So 3) fur

For 7) "quads" — likely a typo for "spots", so stripes

For 8) cervids

But for school level, perhaps "mammals" — but hominids is specific, so cervids is better.

Some might say "ungulates", but cervids is accurate.

Now, let's list all answers:

1) fins

2) antler (assuming distinctive feature)

3) fur

4) black

5) piglet

6) burrow

7) stripes

8) cervids

For 2, if we stick with body part, it's hoof, but I think antler is intended.

To confirm, in the image, there's a picture of a butterfly, which has wings, so for fish, fins — correct.

For 2, no picture, but deer are often associated with antlers.

So I'll go with antler.

Final answers:

1) fins

2) antler

3) fur

4) black

5) piglet

6) burrow

7) stripes

8) cervids

But for 8, is cervids commonly known? Perhaps "deer family" but the blank is for the group name.

In some contexts, they use "cervine" but cervids is standard.

I think it's fine.

So now, write the final answer.

The task is to fill in the blanks, so for each numbered item, provide the word.

So:

1) fins

2) antler

3) fur

4) black

5) piglet

6) burrow

7) stripes

8) cervids

But let's double-check 3: sheep : back :: cat : fur

Is "back" related to "fur"? Sheep have wool on their back, cats have fur on their back — so yes, the covering on the back.

Similarly, for others.

For 7, if "quads" is indeed "spots", then stripes for tiger.

If not, but I think it's safe.

So final answer.