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● Word Pair Analogies 8
low-intermediate level
Directions: Choose the pair of words that
best express a relationship similar to that
of the original pair. Then write the bridge
sentence(s) to the right.
A finger is part of a hand.
A leaf is part of a tree.
Name________________
Date________________
Example:
Bridge Type: Degree
#) FASCINATING : INTERESTING
A)
B)
C)
D)
amazing : incredible
serious : grave
crucial : important
strange : weird
Bridge Type: Function
1) HOUSE : SHELTER
A)
B)
C)
D)
fire : heat
tire : wheels
mother : children
cow : meat
Bridge Sentence:
The function of a house is to provide shelter.
The function of a __________ is to provide
__________.
Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)
2) STRANGE : FAMILIAR
A)
B)
C)
D)
easy : simple
great : good
pretty : sour
sick : healthy
Bridge Sentence:
The opposite of strange is familiar.
The opposite of __________ is to __________.
Bridge Type: Part to Whole
3) ROOM : HOUSE
A)
B)
C)
D)
beach : shore
stem : flower
school : classroom
tree : leaf
Bridge Sentence:
A room is part of a house.
A __________ is part of a __________.
Bridge Type: Characteristic
4) SILK : SMOOTH
Bridge Sentence:
A)
B)
C)
D)
A characteristic of silk is to be smooth.
sunset : early
night : dark
literature : fancy
television : funny
A characteristic of __________ is to be
__________.
Bridge Type: Part to Whole
5) PLANT : GARDEN
A)
B)
C)
D)
head : face
motorcycle : wheel
buckle : belt
idea : plan
Bridge Sentence:
A plant is part of a garden.
A __________ is part of a __________.
Bridge Type: Cause and Effect
6) TRIP : FALL
A)
B)
C)
D)
spill : run
play : cry
exercise : sweat
order : enjoy
Bridge Sentence:
If you trip, it causes you to fall.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Other
7) MECHANIC : CARS
A)
B)
C)
D)
dentist : teeth
doctor : children
chef : vegetables
playwright : theaters
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Type/Kind
8) COTTON : CLOTH
A)
B)
C)
D)
trust : pleasure
joy : emotion
rain : snow
music : piano
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Lack
9) CRIMINAL : INNOCENCE
A)
B)
C)
D)
novice : experience
expert : humility
worker : employment
elegant : style
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Degree
10) PRICELESS : VALUABLE
A)
B)
C)
D)
wonderful : good
temporary : eternal
distant : far
new : original
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.