Let’s go through each analogy one by one. We’re looking for the word that best completes the relationship — just like in the example: “brush is to paint as pen is to write.” That means: a brush is used to paint, and a pen is used to write. Same kind of job or purpose.
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1. woods is to acorn as orchard is to ___
- Woods are full of trees that grow acorns (from oak trees).
- An orchard is full of fruit trees — so what does an orchard produce? Apples!
- Options: apple seed, pea, prairie, ocean → “apple seed” makes sense because orchards grow apples (and their seeds).
✔ Answer:
apple seed
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2. banana is to fruit as pork chop is to ___
- Banana is a type of fruit.
- Pork chop is a type of meat.
- Options: dessert, meat, vegetable, water → “meat” fits perfectly.
✔ Answer:
meat
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3. magic is to tricks as comedy is to ___
- Magic performers do tricks.
- Comedy performers tell jokes.
- Options: singing, dancing, jokes, clapping → “jokes” is what comedians do.
✔ Answer:
jokes
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4. red is to tomato as yellow is to ___
- Tomatoes are often red.
- What’s commonly yellow? Bananas!
- Options: lettuce (green), orange (color/fruit), beet (red/purple), banana (yellow) → “banana” fits.
✔ Answer:
banana
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5. nurse is to patient as teacher is to ___
- Nurses take care of patients.
- Teachers teach students.
- Options: doctor, teacher, dentist, student → “student” is the right match.
✔ Answer:
student
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6. finger : hand :: petal : ___
- A finger is part of a hand.
- A petal is part of a flower.
- So we need the whole thing that petals belong to → “flower”
✔ Answer:
flower
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7. knife : cut :: ruler : ___
- A knife is used to cut.
- A ruler is used to measure or draw straight lines.
- Most common use: measure.
✔ Answer:
measure
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8. poet : poem :: baker : ___
- A poet writes poems.
- A baker makes bread or cakes.
- Best general answer: “bread” or “cake” — but since it’s open-ended, “bread” is classic.
✔ Answer:
bread
*(Note: Some might say “cake,” but “bread” is more fundamental for a baker.)*
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9. bird : feather :: dog : ___
- Birds have feathers.
- Dogs have fur (or hair).
✔ Answer:
fur
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10. hot : Florida :: cold : ___
- Florida is known for being hot.
- What place is known for being cold? Alaska!
✔ Answer:
Alaska
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Final Answers:
1. apple seed
2. meat
3. jokes
4. banana
5. student
6. flower
7. measure
8. bread
9. fur
10. Alaska
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Final Answer:
1. apple seed
2. meat
3. jokes
4. banana
5. student
6. flower
7. measure
8. bread
9. fur
10. Alaska
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of analogy worksheet for 4th graders.
