Let’s go through each analogy one by one. We’re looking for the word that completes the comparison in the same way as the first pair.
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1. up is to down as over is to ___
- “Up” and “down” are opposites (antonyms).
- So we need the opposite of “over”.
- Opposite of “over” is
under.
→ Answer:
under
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2. big is to small as full is to ___
- “Big” and “small” are opposites.
- “Full” means completely filled — its opposite is
empty.
→ Answer:
empty
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3. platoon is to soldier as team is to ___
- A platoon is a group made up of soldiers.
- A team is a group made up of players.
→ Answer:
player
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4. rock is to heavy as feather is to ___
- Rocks are known for being heavy.
- Feathers are known for being light.
→ Answer:
light
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5. tree is to climb as ocean is to ___
- You climb a tree → action you do with it.
- You swim in the ocean → action you do with it.
→ Answer:
swim
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6. smile is to happy as frown is to ___
- Smiling shows happiness.
- Frowning shows sadness.
→ Answer:
sad
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7. stripes is to zebra as giraffe is to ___
- Zebras have stripes.
- Giraffes have spots.
→ Answer:
spots
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8. spaghetti is to pasta as ketchup is to ___
- Spaghetti is a type of pasta.
- Ketchup is a type of condiment.
→ Answer:
condiment
*(Note: “sauce” is close, but “condiment” is more accurate because ketchup is specifically used as a topping/seasoning, not just any sauce.)*
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9. wind is to windmill as sun is to ___
- Wind powers a windmill.
- Sun powers a solar panel.
→ Answer:
solar panel
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10. nice is to kind as pretty is to ___
- “Nice” and “kind” are synonyms (similar meaning).
- “Pretty” and “beautiful” are synonyms.
→ Answer:
beautiful
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Final Answer:
1. under
2. empty
3. player
4. light
5. swim
6. sad
7. spots
8. condiment
9. solar panel
10. beautiful
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of analogies worksheet 6th grade.
