Let’s go through each analogy one by one. We’ll fill in the blank and then decide if the pair is synonyms (words with similar meanings) or antonyms (words with opposite meanings).
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1) happiness : ________ :: journey : trip
- “Journey” and “trip” mean almost the same thing → they are
synonyms.
- So, we need a synonym for “happiness”. A good word is
joy.
→ Answer:
joy, and it’s
synonyms
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2) smart : dull :: ________ : weak
- “Smart” and “dull” are opposites →
antonyms.
- So we need an antonym of “weak”. That would be
strong.
→ Answer:
strong, and it’s
antonyms
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3) clean : dirty :: poor : ________
- “Clean” and “dirty” are opposites →
antonyms.
- So we need the opposite of “poor”, which is
rich.
→ Answer:
rich, and it’s
antonyms
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4) ________ : small :: far : distant
- “Far” and “distant” mean the same →
synonyms.
- So we need a synonym for “small”. Good choices:
tiny,
little. Let’s use
tiny.
→ Answer:
tiny, and it’s
synonyms
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5) reply : ________ :: study : learn
- “Study” leads to “learn” — you study to learn. But actually, “study” and “learn” are often used as synonyms in simple analogies.
Wait — let’s think again. In many school contexts, “study : learn” is treated as synonyms (both about gaining knowledge).
So “reply” should have a synonym. What’s a synonym for “reply”?
Answer.
→ Answer:
answer, and it’s
synonyms
*(Note: Some might argue “study” causes “learn”, but in this worksheet context, since other pairs are clearly synonym/antonym, and “far:distant” is synonym, likely “study:learn” is meant as synonyms too.)*
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6) awake : asleep :: ________ : cowardly
- “Awake” and “asleep” are opposites →
antonyms.
- So we need the opposite of “cowardly”. That’s
brave.
→ Answer:
brave, and it’s
antonyms
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7) ________ : narrow :: careful : careless
- “Careful” and “careless” are opposites →
antonyms.
- So we need the opposite of “narrow”. That’s
wide.
→ Answer:
wide, and it’s
antonyms
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8) good : awesome :: ________ : secure
- “Good” and “awesome” are similar — both positive, “awesome” is stronger →
synonyms.
- So we need a synonym for “secure”. Good choice:
safe.
→ Answer:
safe, and it’s
synonyms
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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 analogy worksheet grade 2.
