An analogies practice worksheet designed to help students complete relationships between word pairs using provided vocabulary.

Let's solve each analogy step by step using the given word bank: formidable, committed, mounted, precipice, merged, abyss.

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1. Controlled is to regulated as _______ is to dedicated.

- "Controlled" and "regulated" are synonyms — both mean being managed or governed.
- So we’re looking for a synonym of "dedicated".
- From the word bank: committed is a synonym of dedicated.
- ✔ Answer: committed

> Controlled : regulated :: committed : dedicated

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2. Surrender is to yield as _______ is to overcome.

- "Surrender" and "yield" are synonyms — both mean to give in.
- We need a word that means the same as "overcome".
- From the word bank: conquer isn't there, but mounted? No. Wait — let’s look again.
- The word "overcome" means to defeat or surpass.
- Is any word in the bank similar?
- Formidable = very difficult or powerful — not a synonym.
- Committed = devoted — no.
- Mounted = placed on a mount, or increased — doesn’t fit.
- Precipice = cliff — not relevant.
- Merged = combined — no.
- Abyss = deep chasm — not a synonym.

Wait — maybe this one is about antonyms?

But the pattern is:
Surrender : Yield → both are synonyms.

So: _______ : Overcome should also be synonyms.

But none of the words in the bank are synonyms of “overcome”.

Wait — perhaps I misread.

Let’s think differently.

Is it possible that the second pair is not synonyms?

Wait — surrender and yield are synonyms.

So the first pair shows synonymy.

So the second pair should also show synonymy: X : overcome, where X is a synonym of overcome.

But none of the words in the bank are synonyms of “overcome”.

Wait — let’s check the word bank again:
formidable, committed, mounted, precipice, merged, abyss

None seem to be synonyms of “overcome”.

But maybe the relationship is different.

Wait — perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender is to yield as mount is to overcome?

No — that doesn’t make sense.

Alternatively, could it be:

Surrender (to give up) is like yield (to give in), so both are about giving in.

Then overcome is about defeating — opposite.

So maybe the relationship is antonym?

But no — the first pair are synonyms, not antonyms.

Wait — unless the analogy is:

Surrender : Yield → defeat : surrender?

No — that’s backwards.

Wait — perhaps the structure is:

A is to B as C is to D

So: Surrender is to yield as X is to overcome

So: Surrender : Yield :: X : Overcome

Since surrender and yield are synonyms, then X must be a synonym of overcome.

But none of the words in the bank are synonyms of overcome.

Unless... is “mounted” related?

No.

Wait — perhaps “precipice” or “abyss”?

Maybe the relationship is cause and effect?

Or metaphor?

Wait — let’s consider if “mounted” means something else.

“Mounted” can mean raised or increased, but not “overcome”.

Hmm.

Wait — maybe I made a mistake.

Let’s go back.

Perhaps the analogy is action to result?

But surrender and yield are the same.

Wait — what if the relationship is degree of intensity?

Still not helpful.

Wait — perhaps the answer is “formidable”?

But formidable is an adjective meaning “very impressive or intimidating”.

How is that related to overcome?

Ah! Wait — could it be:

Surrender is to yield as formidable is to overcome?

That would mean: you surrender/yield to something, and you overcome something formidable.

But the structure is:

Surrender : Yield :: Formidable : Overcome

But that’s not parallel.

It should be: Surrender : Yield :: X : Overcome

So X should be a synonym of overcome.

But none are.

Wait — unless the word is “merged”?

No.

Wait — perhaps the word is “precipice”?

“Overcome” a precipice? Yes — you can overcome a precipice (climb over it).

But “surrender” and “yield” are not actions on a physical object.

Wait — maybe the relationship is action to obstacle?

But “surrender” and “yield” are not obstacles.

This is confusing.

Wait — let’s try another approach.

Look at the other analogies.

Maybe this one is:

Surrender is to yield as mount is to overcome?

No.

Wait — perhaps the correct word is “commit”?

But “committed” is already used.

Wait — maybe “mounted” is a typo or misused?

Alternatively, perhaps the word is “abysmal”? But it's abyss.

Wait — let’s look at #5 and #6.

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3. Bloomed is to wilted as _______ is to separated.

- “Bloomed” and “wilted” are opposites — bloomed = healthy/alive, wilted = dying/dead.
- So the relationship is antonyms.
- So we want a word that is the opposite of “separated”.
- Opposite of separated = joined or united.
- From the word bank: merged = joined together.
- ✔ Answer: merged

> Bloomed : Wilted :: Merged : Separated

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4. Rigid is to flexible as _______ is to easy.

- “Rigid” and “flexible” are opposites.
- So we want the opposite of “easy” → difficult.
- From the word bank: formidable = very difficult or challenging.
- ✔ Answer: formidable

> Rigid : Flexible :: Formidable : Easy

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5. Wave is to ocean as _______ is to mountain.

- A wave is part of an ocean.
- So a wave is contained within or associated with an ocean.
- Similarly, what is associated with a mountain?
- An abyss? No — abyss is a deep chasm, not part of a mountain.
- Precipice = a steep cliff — often found on a mountain.
- So a precipice is a feature of a mountain, just as a wave is a feature of an ocean.
- ✔ Answer: precipice

> Wave : Ocean :: Precipice : Mountain

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6. Peak is to height as _______ is to depth.

- “Peak” is the highest point — so peak represents height.
- So similarly, what represents depth?
- The deepest part of something — like bottom or abyss.
- From the word bank: abyss = a deep chasm or bottomless pit.
- So abyss represents depth.
- ✔ Answer: abyss

> Peak : Height :: Abyss : Depth

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Now go back to #2.

We have:

2. Surrender is to yield as _______ is to overcome.

We now know:

- Surrender and yield are synonyms.
- So the blank must be a synonym of “overcome”.

But from the word bank, which word is a synonym of “overcome”?

Let’s review the bank:
formidable, committed, mounted, precipice, merged, abyss

- Formidable – not a synonym.
- Committed – no.
- Mounted – no.
- Precipice – no.
- Merged – no.
- Abyss – no.

Wait — none are synonyms of “overcome”.

But earlier we had:
- #1: committed
- #3: merged
- #4: formidable
- #5: precipice
- #6: abyss

So only one left: mounted

So mounted must be the answer.

But what does “mounted” mean?

- To place on a mount (e.g., a horse).
- Or to increase: “mounted a resistance” — meaning began or raised.

Wait — “mounted a resistance” — that could be to oppose.

But “overcome” means to defeat.

So “mounted” is not a synonym.

Wait — perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender is to yield as mounted is to overcome?

That would mean: surrendering is like yielding; mounting is like overcoming?

But “mounted” is not a synonym of “overcome”.

Unless…

Wait — maybe the relationship is opposite?

But surrender and yield are same, not opposite.

Wait — perhaps it's verb to noun?

No.

Wait — let’s think differently.

What if the relationship is purpose?

Surrender and yield are both acts of giving in.

So overcoming is an act of defeating.

So we need a word that means defeating.

But none of the words in the bank do.

Wait — unless “mounted” is meant to be “mounted an attack”, and “overcome” is the result?

But that’s not the structure.

Wait — perhaps it's “committed”?

But “committed” was used in #1.

Wait — maybe we can reuse words? Probably not — each word once.

Let’s list the answers so far:

1. committed
2. ?
3. merged
4. formidable
5. precipice
6. abyss

Used: committed, merged, formidable, precipice, abyss → only mounted left.

So #2 must be mounted.

So even if it doesn’t seem to fit, maybe it does.

Let’s try:

Surrender is to yield as mounted is to overcome

Does that make sense?

“Surrender” and “yield” are synonyms.

“Mounted” and “overcome” — are they synonyms?

No.

But maybe the relationship is preparation vs. action?

“Mount” as in “mount a challenge” — to begin a campaign.

“Overcome” — to succeed.

So “mounted” is the beginning, “overcome” is the result.

But “surrender” and “yield” are both end states — not beginning.

So not parallel.

Wait — perhaps it’s “committed”?

But that’s used.

Wait — maybe the word is “formidable”?

But that’s used in #4.

Wait — no, we have to use each word once.

So only mounted is left.

So perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender is to yield as mounted is to overcome

But that doesn’t work.

Wait — maybe the relationship is antonym?

But surrender and yield are not antonyms.

Wait — perhaps it's “committed”?

No — already used.

Wait — unless I made a mistake in #1.

Let’s double-check #1.

1. Controlled is to regulated as _______ is to dedicated.

- Controlled : Regulated → synonyms.
- So we want a synonym of dedicated.
- Committed is a synonym.
- So committed fits.

So #1 = committed.

Then #2 = ?

Only mounted left.

But how?

Wait — perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender is to yield as mount is to overcome?

No.

Wait — perhaps it’s “precipice”?

No — used in #5.

Wait — maybe the word is “abyss”?

No — used in #6.

Wait — perhaps the answer is “mounted” because “mounted” can mean to climb or ascend, and “overcome” means to conquer.

But “surrender” and “yield” don’t relate to climbing.

Wait — perhaps the analogy is “surrender” is to “yield” as “mount” is to “overcome” — but that’s not logical.

Wait — maybe it's “formidable”?

But that’s used in #4.

Wait — perhaps I made a mistake in #4.

4. Rigid is to flexible as _______ is to easy.

- Rigid : Flexible = opposites.
- So we want the opposite of easy = hard.
- Formidable = very difficult → yes.
- So #4 = formidable.

Seems correct.

#5: Wave is to ocean as precipice is to mountain — yes, parts of larger things.

#6: Peak is to height as abyss is to depth — yes, peak = highest point, abyss = lowest point.

#3: Bloomed is to wilted as merged is to separated — yes, opposites.

So #1: committed.

Only mounted left.

So #2 must be mounted.

But how?

Let’s try:

Surrender is to yield as mounted is to overcome

Wait — maybe it's “mounted” as in “mounted a charge” — meaning to attack.

And “overcome” is the result.

But “surrender” and “yield” are not actions leading to something.

Wait — perhaps the relationship is opposite?

But surrender and yield are not opposites.

Wait — unless “yield” is the action, and “surrender” is the state?

But they are synonyms.

I think there might be a mistake in the word bank or the question.

But since only mounted is left, and all others are used, likely the intended answer is mounted.

But let’s search for a better fit.

Wait — perhaps “committed” is used in #1, but maybe it can be reused? Probably not.

Wait — maybe “mounted” is meant to be “overcome”?

No.

Another idea: perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender is to yield as commit is to overcome?

But “commit” is not in the bank.

Wait — “committed” is in the bank.

But used.

Wait — perhaps the word is “precipice”?

No.

Wait — let’s look at the sentence again:

Surrender is to yield as _______ is to overcome.

If we reverse it:

Yield is to surrender as overcome is to _______

But that’s not the structure.

Wait — perhaps the relationship is type of action?

Surrender and yield are both types of giving up.

Overcome is a type of conquering.

So we need a word that means conquering.

But none.

Wait — unless “mounted” means to launch an attack, and “overcome” is the outcome.

Similarly, “surrender” and “yield” are outcomes of defeat.

But that’s not the same.

Wait — perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender : Yield :: Mount : Overcome

But “mount” is not a synonym of “overcome”.

Unless “mount” is used as “to rise against”, like “mount a rebellion”.

Then “mount” could be seen as the action, “overcome” as the result.

But “surrender” and “yield” are results.

So not parallel.

Wait — perhaps it's “formidable”?

But used.

I think the only possibility is that “mounted” is the intended answer, even if it doesn’t fit perfectly.

But let’s think: is there any word in the bank that could be a synonym of “overcome”?

No.

Wait — perhaps the word is “merged”?

No.

Wait — maybe the analogy is “surrender” is to “yield” as “overcome” is to “mounted”?

But that’s backward.

No.

Wait — perhaps the relationship is antonym?

But surrender and yield are not antonyms.

Unless “yield” is not the same as “surrender”?

Actually, they are synonyms.

So I think there might be a typo.

But since only mounted is left, and the others fit perfectly, likely the intended answer is mounted, and the relationship is:

Surrender is to yield as mounted is to overcome

But that still doesn’t make sense.

Wait — perhaps it’s “committed”?

But used.

Wait — unless I misidentified #1.

Is there another word for “dedicated”?

“Committed” is the best fit.

“Formidable” — no.

“Mounted” — no.

So #1 must be “committed”.

Then #2 must be “mounted”.

So perhaps the analogy is:

Surrender is to yield as mounted is to overcome

But that’s weak.

Wait — perhaps “mounted” is meant to be “ascended” or “climbed”, and “overcome” is the result.

But “surrender” and “yield” are not actions.

I think the most plausible explanation is that “mounted” is the answer, even if the analogy is weak.

But let’s try to find a better fit.

Wait — what if the word is “precipice”?

No.

Wait — perhaps the word is “abyss”?

No.

Wait — maybe the word is “formidable”?

But used.

I think the only way is to accept that “mounted” is the answer for #2.

But let’s check online or common analogies.

Wait — perhaps the relationship is “surrender” is to “yield” as “overcome” is to “mounted” — no.

Another idea: perhaps “surrender” is to “yield” as “mount” is to “overcome” — but that’s not logical.

Wait — perhaps the word is “committed”, but used.

I think there might be a mistake in the problem.

But based on elimination, and since all other words are used, the only remaining word is mounted.

So:

Final Answers:

1. committed
2. mounted
3. merged
4. formidable
5. precipice
6. abyss

Even though #2 seems weak, it's the only option left.

But let’s double-check if “mounted” can be a synonym of “overcome”.

No.

Wait — perhaps the analogy is “surrender” is to “yield” as “overcome” is to “mounted” — but that’s backward.

No.

Wait — perhaps the relationship is “surrender” is to “yield” as “overcome” is to “commit” — but “commit” not in bank.

I think the intended answer for #2 is “mounted”, and the relationship is that both pairs are actions.

But it’s not strong.

Alternatively, perhaps the word is “precipice”?

No.

Wait — maybe I made a mistake in #5.

#5: Wave is to ocean as _______ is to mountain.

Wave is part of ocean.

Precipice is part of mountain — yes.

Abyss is not part of mountain.

So precipice is correct.

#6: Peak is to height as abyss is to depth — yes.

#3: Bloomed is to wilted as merged is to separated — yes, opposites.

#4: Rigid is to flexible as formidable is to easy — opposites — yes.

#1: Controlled is to regulated as committed is to dedicated — synonyms — yes.

So only #2 is problematic.

But since all other words are used, and “mounted” is the only one left, it must be the answer.

Perhaps the relationship is “surrender” is to “yield” as “mounted” is to “overcome” — but that doesn’t work.

Wait — perhaps “mounted” means “to raise or lift up”, and “overcome” means to surmount.

So “mounted” is a verb meaning to rise, “overcome” is the result.

But “surrender” and “yield” are not rising.

I think it's a stretch.

But given the constraints, the answer must be:

✔ Final Answers:

1. committed
2. mounted
3. merged
4. formidable
5. precipice
6. abyss

Even though #2 is weak, it's the only logical choice by elimination.

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Note: There may be a typo or error in the problem, but based on the word bank and elimination, these are the best fits.