Let's solve each analogy step by step and explain the reasoning behind each answer.
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1. Snake is to reptile as bear is to ________
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Snake is a type of
reptile.
- So, we're looking for the category that
bear belongs to.
- A
bear is a
mammal.
✔ Answer: a. mammal
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2. Telescope is to stars as microscope is to ________
- A
telescope is used to observe
stars (which are distant objects in space).
- Similarly, a
microscope is used to observe
very small things, like
bacteria.
✔ Answer: c. bacteria
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3. Knight is to sword as wizard is to ________
- A
knight uses a
sword as a weapon.
- A
wizard uses a
wand as a magical tool.
✔ Answer: c. wand
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4. Puppy is to dog as kitten is to ________
- A
puppy is a young
dog.
- A
kitten is a young
cat.
✔ Answer: a. cat
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5. Bird is to wing as fish is to ________
- A
bird uses its
wing to fly.
- A
fish uses its
fin to swim.
✔ Answer: d. fin
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6. Candy is to sweet as potato chip is to ________
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Candy is known for being
sweet.
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Potato chips are known for being
salty.
✔ Answer: d. salty
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7. Hat is to head as sock is to ________
- A
hat covers the
head.
- A
sock covers the
foot.
✔ Answer: b. foot
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8. City is to country as planet is to ________
- A
city is part of a
country.
- A
planet is part of a
solar system.
✔ Answer: b. solar system
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
a. mammal
2.
c. bacteria
3.
c. wand
4.
a. cat
5.
d. fin
6.
d. salty
7.
b. foot
8.
b. solar system
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These analogies follow patterns such as:
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Category/Type (snake → reptile)
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Tool/Function (telescope → stars)
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Part-to-whole (wing → bird)
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Young-to-adult (puppy → dog)
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of analogy worksheet 8th grade.
