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● Word Pair Analogies 2
high-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.
Someone who is selfish lacks compassion.
Someone who is childish lacks maturity.
Name________________
Date________________
Example:
Bridge Type: Lack
#) SELFISH : COMPASSION
A)
B)
C)
D)
genuine : authenticity
serious : passion
childish : maturity
irresponsible : attention
Bridge Type: Characteristic
1) EPIDEMIC : WIDESPREAD
A)
B)
C)
D)
artist : idealistic
island : lonesome
emergency : urgent
intention : challenged
Bridge Sentence:
A characteristic of an epidemic is to be
widespread.
A characteristic of an __________ is to be
__________.
Bridge Type: Part to Whole
2) NOTE : MELODY
A)
B)
C)
D)
bone : skeleton
movie : film
meal : restaurant
career : job
Bridge Sentence:
A note is part of a melody.
A __________ is part of a __________.
Bridge Type: Function
3) LIFEJACKET : BOAT
A)
B)
C)
D)
medicine : disease
seatbelt : plane
shield : sword
hat : helmet
Bridge Sentence:
A lifejacket is used for safety on a boat.
A __________ is used for safety on a
__________.
Bridge Type: Degree
4) DEVOUT : RELIGIOUS
A)
B)
C)
D)
hyper : energetic
depressed : angry
fit : strong
cruel : strange
Bridge Sentence:
Someone who is devout is very religious.
Someone who is__________ is very
__________.
Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)
5) HIDDEN : VISIBLE
A)
B)
C)
D)
spicy : delicious
flimsy : sturdy
tasteful : classy
elevated : escalated
Bridge Sentence:
Something that is hidden is not visible.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Other
6) COUGH : COLD
A)
B)
C)
D)
fever : issue
problem : solution
disagreement : dispute
room : hotel
Bridge Sentence:
A cough is symptomatic of a cold.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Function
7) VEINS : CIRCULATE
A)
B)
C)
D)
calculators : think
boots : sprint
laws : enforce
ornaments : decorate
Bridge Sentence:
Veins are used to circulate.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Type/Kind
8) ASSASSINATION : MURDER
A)
B)
C)
D)
document : certificate
beverage : drink
relay : race
technology : robot
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)
9) IGNITE : EXTINGUISH
A)
B)
C)
D)
harvest : plant
rest : relax
investigate : trust
remove : confiscate
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.
Bridge Type: Lack
10) ELDERLY : YOUTH
A)
B)
C)
D)
famous : popularity
rational : proof
smug : satisfaction
well : illness
Bridge Sentence:
_____________________________________.
_____________________________________.