Combining Analogies
The task involves completing analogies by combining words to make pairs that show a logical relationship. Let's solve each analogy step by step.
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1. Astronomer : telescope :: farmer : ______
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Explanation: An astronomer uses a telescope, so the relationship is "tool used by a profession."
- A farmer uses a
plough.
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Answer: plough
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2. doctor : nurse :: ______ : follower
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Explanation: A doctor has a nurse as an assistant or helper. Similarly, a leader has followers.
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Answer: leader
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3. cardiology : ______ :: pathology : diseases
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Explanation: Cardiology is the study of the heart, and pathology is the study of diseases. The blank should be related to what cardiology studies.
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Answer: heart
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4. clock : time :: thermometer : ______
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Explanation: A clock measures time, and a thermometer measures temperature.
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Answer: temperature
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5. brim : edge :: ______ : dwelling
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Explanation: A brim is the edge of something (e.g., a hat). Similarly, an abode is a place where someone dwells.
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Answer: abode
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6. ______ : bud :: plant : seed
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Explanation: A plant grows from a seed, and a flower grows from a bud. The blank should be the part that precedes a bud in the growth cycle.
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Answer: twig
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7. tuberculosis : ______ :: cataract : eye
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Explanation: Tuberculosis affects the lungs, and cataracts affect the eyes. The blank should be the organ affected by tuberculosis.
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Answer: lungs
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8. ______ : birds :: aquarium : fish
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Explanation: An aquarium is a place for fish, so the blank should be a place for birds.
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Answer: aviary
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9. mountain : tunnel :: river : ______
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Explanation: A tunnel goes through a mountain, and a bridge goes over a river.
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Answer: bridge
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10. tapestry : loom :: ______ : easel
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Explanation: A tapestry is created on a loom, and a painting is created on an easel.
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Answer: painting
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Final Answers:
1.
plough
2.
leader
3.
heart
4.
temperature
5.
abode
6.
twig
7.
lungs
8.
aviary
9.
bridge
10.
painting
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. plough, 2. leader, 3. heart, 4. temperature, 5. abode, 6. twig, 7. lungs, 8. aviary, 9. bridge, 10. painting}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of analogies worksheet.
