I'll solve each analogy step by step, working through the logic carefully.
Problem 1: woods is to acorn as orchard is to _____
- An acorn grows in the woods (it's a seed from an oak tree found in woods)
- What grows in an orchard? Apple seeds grow on apple trees in orchards
- Answer:
apple seed
Problem 2: banana is to fruit as pork chop is to _____
- A banana is a type of fruit
- A pork chop is a type of meat
- Answer:
meat
Problem 3: magic is to tricks as comedy is to _____
- Magic uses tricks to entertain
- Comedy uses jokes to entertain
- Answer:
jokes
Problem 4: red is to tomato as yellow is to _____
- Red is the color of a tomato
- Yellow is the color of a banana
- Answer:
banana
Problem 5: nurse is to patient as teacher is to _____
- A nurse takes care of patients
- A teacher teaches students
- Answer:
student
Problem 6: finger : hand :: petal : _____
- Fingers are parts of a hand
- Petals are parts of a flower
- Answer:
flower
Problem 7: knife : cut :: ruler : _____
- A knife is used to cut
- A ruler is used to measure
- Answer:
measure
Problem 8: poet : poem :: baker : _____
- A poet creates poems
- A baker creates bread (or baked goods)
- Answer:
bread
Problem 9: bird : feather :: dog : _____
- Feathers cover a bird's body
- Fur covers a dog's body
- Answer:
fur
Problem 10: hot : Florida :: cold : _____
- Florida is known for being hot
- Alaska is known for being cold
- Answer:
Alaska
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 6th grade.