Let’s go through each analogy one by one. We’ll fill in the blank and then decide if the pair is synonyms (words that mean the same) or antonyms (words that mean opposite).
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1) happiness : ________ :: journey : trip
- “Journey” and “trip” are synonyms — they mean almost the same thing.
- So we need a synonym for “happiness”.
- Good word:
joy
- Answer: happiness : joy → synonyms
✔ Final for #1:
joy,
synonyms
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2) smart : dull :: ________ : weak
- “Smart” and “dull” are opposites → antonyms.
- So we need a word that is the opposite of “weak”.
- Opposite of weak =
strong
- Answer: strong : weak → antonyms
✔ Final for #2:
strong,
antonyms
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3) clean : dirty :: poor : ________
- “Clean” and “dirty” are opposites → antonyms.
- So we need the opposite of “poor”.
- Opposite of poor =
rich
- Answer: poor : rich → antonyms
✔ Final for #3:
rich,
antonyms
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4) ________ : small :: far : distant
- “Far” and “distant” are synonyms.
- So we need a synonym for “small”.
- Synonym for small =
tiny (or little, but tiny fits better with formal analogies)
- Answer: tiny : small → synonyms
✔ Final for #4:
tiny,
synonyms
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5) reply : ________ :: study : learn
- “Study” leads to “learn” — it’s like an action and its result.
- Similarly, “reply” is what you do after someone asks — so maybe “answer”?
- But let’s think: “study” and “learn” are closely related — sometimes used as synonyms in context.
- Actually, “reply” and “answer” are synonyms.
- So: reply : answer → synonyms
- And study : learn → also often treated as synonyms in this context.
✔ Final for #5:
answer,
synonyms
*(Note: Some might argue “study” causes “learn”, but in analogy tests like this, they’re usually treated as synonyms when paired this way.)*
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6) awake : asleep :: ________ : cowardly
- “Awake” and “asleep” are opposites → antonyms.
- So we need the opposite of “cowardly”.
- Opposite of cowardly =
brave
- Answer: brave : cowardly → antonyms
✔ Final for #6:
brave,
antonyms
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7) ________ : narrow :: careful : careless
- “Careful” and “careless” are opposites → antonyms.
- So we need the opposite of “narrow”.
- Opposite of narrow =
wide
- Answer: wide : narrow → antonyms
✔ Final for #7:
wide,
antonyms
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8) good : awesome :: ________ : secure
- “Good” and “awesome” — awesome is a stronger version of good → synonyms (intensified)
- So we need a word that means the same as “secure”, maybe a stronger version?
- Synonym for secure =
safe
- Or maybe “protected”? But “safe” is simpler and matches level.
- Also, “good : awesome” = mild to strong synonym
- “safe : secure” = very close synonyms, often interchangeable.
✔ Final for #8:
safe,
synonyms
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Now let’s compile all answers:
1) joy — synonyms
2) strong — antonyms
3) rich — antonyms
4) tiny — synonyms
5) answer — synonyms
6) brave — antonyms
7) wide — antonyms
8) safe — synonyms
All checked and consistent.
Final Answer:
1) joy, synonyms
2) strong, antonyms
3) rich, antonyms
4) tiny, synonyms
5) answer, synonyms
6) brave, antonyms
7) wide, antonyms
8) safe, synonyms
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of analogies worksheet 7th grade.
