Grade 4 Word Analogies and Word Relationships is a world-facing guide to 100 fourth grade analogy terms and relationship patterns, Grade 4 analogies, synonyms, antonyms, part-to-whole, category-to-example, cause and effect, tool and function, worker and workplace, animal and habitat, material and product, degree relationships and analogy worksheets. The goal is to stop guessing and teach learners to name the exact relationship before choosing the missing word.
Current Grade 4 analogy practice commonly starts with friendly relationships such as synonyms, opposites, part and whole, categories, tools and functions, animals and homes, workers and places. Stronger practice also asks learners to explain why the analogy works, because a correct answer chosen by loose association does not prove relationship understanding. This article therefore treats analogies as vocabulary plus reasoning.
This page owns the new Primary 4 / Grade 4 Word Analogies and Word Relationships search family inside the eduKateSG world lane. It is additive and distinct from the existing Secondary 1–2 analogy practice page and the broader education article about analogy as a learning mechanism. Alicia, Tricia and Kai Kai model the loop: read the first pair → state the relationship in a sentence → check direction → transfer the same relationship → reject loose associations → choose the best fit → explain the answer → create a new analogy.
The 50-Second Analogy Rule
- Ignore the answer choices at first.
- Explain the first pair in a short relationship sentence.
- Name the relationship type as precisely as possible.
- Check the direction from first word to second.
- Apply the same sentence to the second pair.
- Reject words that are merely associated but do not match the relationship.
- Check whether more than one answer could work in an open-ended task.
- Prefer the most precise relationship over a vague one.
- Explain the completed analogy aloud.
- Create a new analogy with the same relationship to prove transfer.
Analogy Foundations
These ten entries belong to the analogy foundations family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
1. analogy
Definition: a comparison between two pairs that share the same relationship.
Example: Kitten is to cat as puppy is to dog is an analogy.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using analogy or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
2. word relationship
Definition: the meaningful connection between two words.
Example: Hot and cold have an antonym relationship.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using word relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
3. pair
Definition: two words considered together.
Example: Alicia studies the first pair before looking at the answer choices.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using pair or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
4. relationship sentence
Definition: a short sentence explaining how the first two words are connected.
Example: A kitten is a young cat is a relationship sentence.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using relationship sentence or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
5. analogy stem
Definition: the given part of an analogy before the blank or answer.
Example: Bird is to nest as bee is to ___ is an analogy stem.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using analogy stem or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
6. analogy completion
Definition: the word that completes the second pair with the same relationship.
Example: Hive completes bird:nest::bee:hive.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using analogy completion or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
7. relationship type
Definition: the category of connection shared by both pairs.
Example: Part-to-whole is a relationship type.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using relationship type or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
8. direction
Definition: the order in which the relationship runs from the first word to the second.
Example: Finger to hand is part-to-whole, while hand to finger is whole-to-part.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using direction or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
9. precision
Definition: the exactness of the relationship explanation.
Example: Tool-to-function is more precise than saying the words just go together.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using precision or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
10. analogy reasoning
Definition: the thinking used to identify and transfer the first relationship to the second pair.
Example: Kai Kai explains his analogy reasoning before choosing an answer.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using analogy reasoning or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Analogy Foundations mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating analogy. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating word relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating pair. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating relationship sentence. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating analogy stem. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating analogy completion. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating relationship type. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating direction. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating precision. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating analogy reasoning. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Synonym and Antonym Relationships
These ten entries belong to the synonym and antonym relationships family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
11. synonym relationship
Definition: a relationship between words with similar meanings.
Example: Happy is to joyful as sad is to unhappy.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using synonym relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
12. antonym relationship
Definition: a relationship between words with opposite or strongly contrasting meanings.
Example: Hot is to cold as light is to dark.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using antonym relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
13. near-synonym
Definition: a word with similar but not identical meaning.
Example: Large and enormous are near-synonyms with different intensity.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using near-synonym or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
14. opposite pair
Definition: two words with contrasting meanings.
Example: Open and closed form an opposite pair.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using opposite pair or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
15. same-direction meaning
Definition: a relationship where both words point toward a similar concept.
Example: Fast and quick show same-direction meaning.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using same-direction meaning or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
16. contrast meaning
Definition: a relationship where one word reverses or opposes the other.
Example: Ancient and modern show contrast meaning.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using contrast meaning or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
17. degree difference
Definition: a difference in strength between related words.
Example: Warm is to hot as cool is to cold can use degree difference.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using degree difference or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
18. positive-negative pair
Definition: a relationship where one word expresses presence and the other absence or opposite quality.
Example: Possible and impossible form a positive-negative pair.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using positive-negative pair or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
19. meaning boundary
Definition: the line separating similar meanings that are not interchangeable.
Example: Alicia checks the meaning boundary between glance and stare.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using meaning boundary or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
20. synonym-antonym check
Definition: testing whether a pair is similar or opposite in meaning.
Example: Tricia performs a synonym-antonym check before completing the analogy.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using synonym-antonym check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Synonym and Antonym Relationships mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating synonym relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating antonym relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating near-synonym. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating opposite pair. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating same-direction meaning. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating contrast meaning. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating degree difference. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating positive-negative pair. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating meaning boundary. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating synonym-antonym check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Part and Whole Relationships
These ten entries belong to the part and whole relationships family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
21. part-to-whole
Definition: a relationship where the first word names a component of the second.
Example: Wheel is to bicycle as page is to book.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using part-to-whole or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
22. whole-to-part
Definition: a relationship where the first word names the larger whole and the second a component.
Example: Tree is to branch as car is to wheel.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using whole-to-part or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
23. component
Definition: a part that helps make up a larger object or system.
Example: A wheel is a component of a bicycle.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using component or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
24. whole
Definition: the larger object or system containing parts.
Example: A bicycle is the whole in wheel:bicycle.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using whole or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
25. member-to-group
Definition: a relationship between one member and the group it belongs to.
Example: Soldier is to army as singer is to choir.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using member-to-group or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
26. group-to-member
Definition: the reverse relationship from a group to one member.
Example: Choir is to singer as team is to player.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using group-to-member or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
27. body-part relationship
Definition: a part-to-whole relationship involving body structures.
Example: Finger is to hand as toe is to foot.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using body-part relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
28. object-part relationship
Definition: a part-to-whole relationship involving constructed objects.
Example: Key is to keyboard as wheel is to car.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using object-part relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
29. system-part relationship
Definition: a relationship between a system and one functional component.
Example: Engine is to car as processor is to computer.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using system-part relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
30. part-whole direction check
Definition: testing whether the pair runs from part to whole or whole to part.
Example: Kai Kai checks direction before choosing the answer.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using part-whole direction check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Part and Whole Relationships mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating part-to-whole. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating whole-to-part. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating component. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating whole. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating member-to-group. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating group-to-member. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating body-part relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating object-part relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating system-part relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating part-whole direction check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Category and Example Relationships
These ten entries belong to the category and example relationships family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
31. category-to-example
Definition: a relationship where the first word names a class and the second a member.
Example: Fruit is to apple as bird is to sparrow.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using category-to-example or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
32. example-to-category
Definition: a relationship where the first word is a member and the second names its class.
Example: Rose is to flower as salmon is to fish.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using example-to-category or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
33. class
Definition: a general group defined by shared features.
Example: Mammal is a class.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using class or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
34. member
Definition: an item belonging to a class.
Example: Dolphin is a member of the mammal class.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using member or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
35. type-of relationship
Definition: a relationship meaning X is a kind of Y.
Example: Violin is a type of instrument.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using type-of relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
36. instance
Definition: a specific case of a broader category.
Example: Triangle is an instance of polygon.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using instance or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
37. superordinate
Definition: a broader category word.
Example: Animal is superordinate to dog.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using superordinate or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
38. subordinate
Definition: a more specific member or subtype.
Example: Poodle is subordinate to dog in a category hierarchy.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using subordinate or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
39. category hierarchy
Definition: levels moving from broad groups to specific members.
Example: Animal → mammal → dog → poodle is a category hierarchy.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using category hierarchy or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
40. category check
Definition: testing whether one word is genuinely a kind or member of the other.
Example: Alicia asks whether sparrow is truly a kind of bird.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using category check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Category and Example Relationships mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating category-to-example. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating example-to-category. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating class. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating member. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating type-of relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating instance. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating superordinate. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating subordinate. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating category hierarchy. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating category check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Function and Tool Relationships
These ten entries belong to the function and tool relationships family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
41. tool-to-function
Definition: a relationship between a tool and what it is used to do.
Example: Scissors are to cut as broom is to sweep.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using tool-to-function or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
42. function-to-tool
Definition: the reverse relationship from an action to the tool used.
Example: Cut is to scissors as sweep is to broom.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using function-to-tool or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
43. object-to-function
Definition: a relationship between an object and its normal purpose.
Example: Key is to unlock as thermometer is to measure temperature.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using object-to-function or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
44. worker-to-tool
Definition: a relationship between a person doing a job and a typical tool.
Example: Carpenter is to hammer as artist is to brush.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using worker-to-tool or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
45. tool-to-worker
Definition: the reverse relationship from tool to typical user.
Example: Stethoscope is to doctor as gavel is to judge.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using tool-to-worker or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
46. worker-to-workplace
Definition: a relationship between a worker and a typical place of work.
Example: Teacher is to school as doctor is to hospital.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using worker-to-workplace or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
47. object-to-user
Definition: a relationship between an item and the person who commonly uses it.
Example: Bat is to batter as violin is to violinist.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using object-to-user or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
48. action-to-object
Definition: a relationship between an action and what it commonly affects.
Example: Read is to book as eat is to food.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using action-to-object or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
49. purpose
Definition: the intended use explaining a functional relationship.
Example: The purpose of scissors explains the tool-to-function analogy.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using purpose or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
50. function check
Definition: asking what the object or tool is used for.
Example: Tricia performs a function check before choosing the answer.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using function check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Function and Tool Relationships mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating tool-to-function. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating function-to-tool. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating object-to-function. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating worker-to-tool. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating tool-to-worker. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating worker-to-workplace. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating object-to-user. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating action-to-object. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating purpose. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating function check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Cause, Effect and Sequence
These ten entries belong to the cause, effect and sequence family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
51. cause-to-effect
Definition: a relationship where the first event can produce the second.
Example: Rain is to flood as spark is to fire.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using cause-to-effect or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
52. effect-to-cause
Definition: the reverse relationship from result back to likely cause.
Example: Flood is to rain as smoke is to fire.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using effect-to-cause or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
53. cause
Definition: an event or condition that produces a result.
Example: Rain can be a cause of flooding.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using cause or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
54. effect
Definition: a result produced by a cause.
Example: Flooding can be an effect of heavy rain.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using effect or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
55. sequence
Definition: a relationship based on order in time or stages.
Example: Egg is to chick as seed is to plant can express developmental sequence.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using sequence or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
56. before-after relationship
Definition: a pair ordered by which state comes earlier.
Example: Dawn is to day as dusk is to night.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using before-after relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
57. stage-to-next-stage
Definition: a relationship between one developmental stage and the following stage.
Example: Caterpillar is to butterfly as tadpole is to frog.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using stage-to-next-stage or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
58. trigger-to-response
Definition: a relationship where one event prompts a reaction.
Example: Alarm is to wake as question is to answer.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using trigger-to-response or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
59. process relationship
Definition: a connection between ordered parts of a process.
Example: Mix is to bake as draft is to revise in a simplified process analogy.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using process relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
60. causal check
Definition: asking whether the first item actually produces or helps produce the second.
Example: Kai Kai performs a causal check rather than assuming association.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using causal check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Cause, Effect and Sequence mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating cause-to-effect. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating effect-to-cause. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating cause. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating effect. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating sequence. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating before-after relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating stage-to-next-stage. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating trigger-to-response. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating process relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating causal check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Place, Habitat and Association
These ten entries belong to the place, habitat and association family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
61. animal-to-habitat
Definition: a relationship between an animal and its typical home or environment.
Example: Bird is to nest as bee is to hive.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using animal-to-habitat or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
62. habitat-to-animal
Definition: the reverse relationship from home to inhabitant.
Example: Hive is to bee as den is to fox.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using habitat-to-animal or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
63. person-to-place
Definition: a relationship between a person and a typical location.
Example: Student is to school as patient is to hospital.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using person-to-place or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
64. object-to-place
Definition: a relationship between an object and its usual location.
Example: Book is to library as plane is to airport.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using object-to-place or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
65. place-to-object
Definition: the reverse relationship from location to common object.
Example: Garage is to car as harbour is to ship.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using place-to-object or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
66. association
Definition: a meaningful connection that is not necessarily category, cause or part-whole.
Example: Rain and umbrella have an association.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using association or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
67. location relationship
Definition: a relationship based mainly on where something is found or used.
Example: Fish is to water shows a location relationship.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using location relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
68. home relationship
Definition: a relationship based on where a creature lives.
Example: Lion is to den is a home relationship.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using home relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
69. context association
Definition: a relationship that becomes clear from common real-world context.
Example: Doctor and hospital form a context association.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using context association or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
70. association check
Definition: testing whether a pair shares only a loose association or a more precise relationship.
Example: Alicia tries to name a more precise relationship than they go together.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using association check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Place, Habitat and Association mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating animal-to-habitat. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating habitat-to-animal. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating person-to-place. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating object-to-place. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating place-to-object. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating association. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating location relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating home relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating context association. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating association check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Material, Product and Origin
These ten entries belong to the material, product and origin family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
71. material-to-product
Definition: a relationship between a substance and something made from it.
Example: Wood is to table as glass is to bottle.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using material-to-product or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
72. product-to-material
Definition: the reverse relationship from object to substance.
Example: Bottle is to glass as shirt is to cotton.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using product-to-material or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
73. source-to-product
Definition: a relationship between a source and what comes from it.
Example: Cow is to milk as tree is to fruit.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using source-to-product or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
74. animal-to-product
Definition: a relationship between an animal and something it produces.
Example: Sheep is to wool as bee is to honey.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using animal-to-product or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
75. plant-to-product
Definition: a relationship between a plant and something obtained from it.
Example: Wheat is to flour as grape is to juice.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using plant-to-product or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
76. raw-to-processed
Definition: a relationship between an unprocessed material and a processed form.
Example: Wheat is to flour as milk is to cheese.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using raw-to-processed or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
77. origin
Definition: the source from which something comes.
Example: Origin explains the relationship in tree:wood.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using origin or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
78. composition
Definition: the material from which something is made.
Example: Glass is the composition material of many bottles.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using composition or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
79. production relationship
Definition: a relationship showing how one thing is produced from another.
Example: Milk to cheese is a production relationship.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using production relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
80. material check
Definition: asking whether the second item is made from, produced by or merely associated with the first.
Example: Tricia uses a material check before completing the analogy.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using material check or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Material, Product and Origin mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating material-to-product. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating product-to-material. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating source-to-product. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating animal-to-product. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating plant-to-product. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating raw-to-processed. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating origin. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating composition. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating production relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating material check. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Degree, Measurement and Grammatical Relationships
These ten entries belong to the degree, measurement and grammatical relationships family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
81. degree relationship
Definition: a relationship where words differ mainly in intensity.
Example: Warm is to hot as cool is to cold.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using degree relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
82. weak-to-strong
Definition: a direction from lower to higher intensity.
Example: Breeze is to gale as drizzle is to downpour.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using weak-to-strong or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
83. strong-to-weak
Definition: a direction from higher to lower intensity.
Example: Enormous is to large as furious is to angry.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using strong-to-weak or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
84. measurement relationship
Definition: a relationship between units or quantities.
Example: Centimetre is to metre as gram is to kilogram.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using measurement relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
85. unit-to-larger-unit
Definition: a measurement direction from smaller unit to larger unit.
Example: Centimetre is to metre.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using unit-to-larger-unit or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
86. present-to-past
Definition: a grammatical relationship between verb forms.
Example: Go is to went as see is to saw.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using present-to-past or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
87. singular-to-plural
Definition: a grammatical relationship between number forms.
Example: Child is to children as mouse is to mice.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using singular-to-plural or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
88. adjective-to-adverb
Definition: a word-form relationship between grammatical categories.
Example: Quick is to quickly as careful is to carefully.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using adjective-to-adverb or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
89. base-to-derived word
Definition: a morphology relationship between a base and a related form.
Example: Act is to action as decide is to decision.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using base-to-derived word or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
90. structural relationship
Definition: a relationship based on grammar or form rather than world knowledge.
Example: Go:went is a structural relationship.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using structural relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Degree, Measurement and Grammatical Relationships mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating degree relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating weak-to-strong. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating strong-to-weak. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating measurement relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating unit-to-larger-unit. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating present-to-past. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating singular-to-plural. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating adjective-to-adverb. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating base-to-derived word. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating structural relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Solving and Creating Analogies
These ten entries belong to the solving and creating analogies family. Learn each by naming the relationship before completing the analogy.
91. identify the first relationship
Definition: state exactly how the first pair is connected before solving the second.
Example: Alicia says A kitten is a young cat before looking at the choices.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using identify the first relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
92. preserve direction
Definition: apply the relationship in the same order to the second pair.
Example: Tricia keeps part-to-whole direction consistent.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using preserve direction or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
93. reject loose association
Definition: discard an answer that merely goes with the word but does not match the exact relationship.
Example: Kai Kai rejects school for book when the required relation is object-to-place.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using reject loose association or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
94. test every option
Definition: apply the same relationship sentence to each possible answer.
Example: Alicia tests every option against the relationship sentence.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using test every option or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
95. best fit
Definition: the answer matching the first relationship most precisely.
Example: Tricia chooses the best fit rather than a merely related word.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using best fit or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
96. explain the relationship
Definition: state in words why both pairs work the same way.
Example: Kai Kai explains the relationship after solving.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using explain the relationship or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
97. complete an analogy
Definition: supply the missing word that preserves the relationship.
Example: Alicia completes bird:nest::bee:hive.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using complete an analogy or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
98. create an analogy
Definition: invent two pairs sharing the same relationship.
Example: Tricia creates spoon:eat::pencil:write.
Kai Kai’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using create an analogy or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
99. multiple valid answers
Definition: a situation where more than one answer can work if the relationship is defined precisely.
Example: Kai Kai accepts multiple valid answers in an open-ended analogy when each is justified.
Alicia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using multiple valid answers or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
100. analogy verification
Definition: checking direction, precision and consistency after choosing an answer.
Example: Alicia performs analogy verification before finalizing.
Tricia’s analogy check: Explain the relationship in a complete sentence. Reverse the pair and identify whether the relationship name or direction changes. Then create a second pair that preserves exactly the same relationship.
Transfer: Build a fresh Grade 4 analogy using analogy verification or the same relationship type. Include one tempting wrong answer and explain why it is only loosely related or points in the wrong direction.
Solving and Creating Analogies mini-practice
- Create one analogy demonstrating identify the first relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating preserve direction. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating reject loose association. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating test every option. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating best fit. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating explain the relationship. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating complete an analogy. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating create an analogy. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating multiple valid answers. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
- Create one analogy demonstrating analogy verification. State the relationship sentence, direction and correct completion, then add one distractor and explain why it fails.
Ten Core Analogy Workshops
- Solve ten synonym and antonym analogies by naming the relationship before answering.
- Contrast part-to-whole with whole-to-part so direction becomes explicit.
- Build category-to-example and example-to-category analogies.
- Create tool-to-function and worker-to-tool pairs.
- Solve cause-to-effect analogies and reject pairs that are only associated.
- Create animal-to-habitat and person-to-place analogies.
- Build material-to-product and source-to-product pairs.
- Solve degree relationships such as warm:hot and drizzle:downpour.
- Use grammatical relationships such as go:went and child:children.
- Write five original analogies and exchange them with a partner who must name the relationship before solving.
100 Retrieval Prompts
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a comparison between two pairs that share the same relationship”: analogy. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the meaningful connection between two words”: word relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “two words considered together”: pair. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a short sentence explaining how the first two words are connected”: relationship sentence. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the given part of an analogy before the blank or answer”: analogy stem. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the word that completes the second pair with the same relationship”: analogy completion. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the category of connection shared by both pairs”: relationship type. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the order in which the relationship runs from the first word to the second”: direction. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the exactness of the relationship explanation”: precision. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the thinking used to identify and transfer the first relationship to the second pair”: analogy reasoning. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between words with similar meanings”: synonym relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between words with opposite or strongly contrasting meanings”: antonym relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a word with similar but not identical meaning”: near-synonym. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “two words with contrasting meanings”: opposite pair. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where both words point toward a similar concept”: same-direction meaning. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where one word reverses or opposes the other”: contrast meaning. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a difference in strength between related words”: degree difference. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where one word expresses presence and the other absence or opposite quality”: positive-negative pair. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the line separating similar meanings that are not interchangeable”: meaning boundary. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “testing whether a pair is similar or opposite in meaning”: synonym-antonym check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where the first word names a component of the second”: part-to-whole. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where the first word names the larger whole and the second a component”: whole-to-part. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a part that helps make up a larger object or system”: component. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the larger object or system containing parts”: whole. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between one member and the group it belongs to”: member-to-group. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from a group to one member”: group-to-member. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a part-to-whole relationship involving body structures”: body-part relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a part-to-whole relationship involving constructed objects”: object-part relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a system and one functional component”: system-part relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “testing whether the pair runs from part to whole or whole to part”: part-whole direction check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where the first word names a class and the second a member”: category-to-example. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where the first word is a member and the second names its class”: example-to-category. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a general group defined by shared features”: class. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “an item belonging to a class”: member. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship meaning X is a kind of Y”: type-of relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a specific case of a broader category”: instance. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a broader category word”: superordinate. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a more specific member or subtype”: subordinate. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “levels moving from broad groups to specific members”: category hierarchy. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “testing whether one word is genuinely a kind or member of the other”: category check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a tool and what it is used to do”: tool-to-function. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from an action to the tool used”: function-to-tool. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an object and its normal purpose”: object-to-function. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a person doing a job and a typical tool”: worker-to-tool. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from tool to typical user”: tool-to-worker. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a worker and a typical place of work”: worker-to-workplace. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an item and the person who commonly uses it”: object-to-user. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an action and what it commonly affects”: action-to-object. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the intended use explaining a functional relationship”: purpose. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “asking what the object or tool is used for”: function check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where the first event can produce the second”: cause-to-effect. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from result back to likely cause”: effect-to-cause. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “an event or condition that produces a result”: cause. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a result produced by a cause”: effect. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship based on order in time or stages”: sequence. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a pair ordered by which state comes earlier”: before-after relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between one developmental stage and the following stage”: stage-to-next-stage. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where one event prompts a reaction”: trigger-to-response. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a connection between ordered parts of a process”: process relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “asking whether the first item actually produces or helps produce the second”: causal check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an animal and its typical home or environment”: animal-to-habitat. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from home to inhabitant”: habitat-to-animal. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a person and a typical location”: person-to-place. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an object and its usual location”: object-to-place. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from location to common object”: place-to-object. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a meaningful connection that is not necessarily category, cause or part-whole”: association. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship based mainly on where something is found or used”: location relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship based on where a creature lives”: home relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship that becomes clear from common real-world context”: context association. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “testing whether a pair shares only a loose association or a more precise relationship”: association check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a substance and something made from it”: material-to-product. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the reverse relationship from object to substance”: product-to-material. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a source and what comes from it”: source-to-product. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an animal and something it produces”: animal-to-product. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between a plant and something obtained from it”: plant-to-product. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between an unprocessed material and a processed form”: raw-to-processed. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the source from which something comes”: origin. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the material from which something is made”: composition. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship showing how one thing is produced from another”: production relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “asking whether the second item is made from, produced by or merely associated with the first”: material check. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship where words differ mainly in intensity”: degree relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a direction from lower to higher intensity”: weak-to-strong. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a direction from higher to lower intensity”: strong-to-weak. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship between units or quantities”: measurement relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a measurement direction from smaller unit to larger unit”: unit-to-larger-unit. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a grammatical relationship between verb forms”: present-to-past. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a grammatical relationship between number forms”: singular-to-plural. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a word-form relationship between grammatical categories”: adjective-to-adverb. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a morphology relationship between a base and a related form”: base-to-derived word. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a relationship based on grammar or form rather than world knowledge”: structural relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “state exactly how the first pair is connected before solving the second”: identify the first relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “apply the relationship in the same order to the second pair”: preserve direction. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “discard an answer that merely goes with the word but does not match the exact relationship”: reject loose association. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “apply the same relationship sentence to each possible answer”: test every option. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “the answer matching the first relationship most precisely”: best fit. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “state in words why both pairs work the same way”: explain the relationship. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “supply the missing word that preserves the relationship”: complete an analogy. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “invent two pairs sharing the same relationship”: create an analogy. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “a situation where more than one answer can work if the relationship is defined precisely”: multiple valid answers. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
- Retrieve the analogy term or relationship meaning “checking direction, precision and consistency after choosing an answer”: analogy verification. Then create one original analogy that demonstrates it.
100 Relationship-Sentence Challenges
- For analogy, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For word relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For pair, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For relationship sentence, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For analogy stem, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For analogy completion, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For relationship type, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For direction, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For precision, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For analogy reasoning, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For synonym relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For antonym relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For near-synonym, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For opposite pair, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For same-direction meaning, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For contrast meaning, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For degree difference, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For positive-negative pair, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For meaning boundary, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For synonym-antonym check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For part-to-whole, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For whole-to-part, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For component, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For whole, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For member-to-group, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For group-to-member, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For body-part relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For object-part relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For system-part relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For part-whole direction check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For category-to-example, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For example-to-category, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For class, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For member, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For type-of relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For instance, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For superordinate, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For subordinate, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For category hierarchy, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For category check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For tool-to-function, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For function-to-tool, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For object-to-function, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For worker-to-tool, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For tool-to-worker, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For worker-to-workplace, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For object-to-user, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For action-to-object, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For purpose, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For function check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For cause-to-effect, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For effect-to-cause, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For cause, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For effect, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For sequence, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For before-after relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For stage-to-next-stage, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For trigger-to-response, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For process relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For causal check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For animal-to-habitat, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For habitat-to-animal, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For person-to-place, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For object-to-place, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For place-to-object, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For association, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For location relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For home relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For context association, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For association check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For material-to-product, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For product-to-material, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For source-to-product, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For animal-to-product, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For plant-to-product, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For raw-to-processed, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For origin, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For composition, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For production relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For material check, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For degree relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For weak-to-strong, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For strong-to-weak, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For measurement relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For unit-to-larger-unit, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For present-to-past, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For singular-to-plural, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For adjective-to-adverb, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For base-to-derived word, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For structural relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For identify the first relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For preserve direction, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For reject loose association, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For test every option, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For best fit, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For explain the relationship, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For complete an analogy, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For create an analogy, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For multiple valid answers, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
- For analogy verification, write a one-sentence explanation of how the first word relates to the second. Then build a second pair that fits the same sentence exactly.
100 Distractor Challenges
- Create one correct analogy using analogy and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using word relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using pair and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using relationship sentence and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using analogy stem and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using analogy completion and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using relationship type and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using direction and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using precision and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using analogy reasoning and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using synonym relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using antonym relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using near-synonym and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using opposite pair and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using same-direction meaning and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using contrast meaning and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using degree difference and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using positive-negative pair and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using meaning boundary and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using synonym-antonym check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using part-to-whole and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using whole-to-part and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using component and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using whole and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using member-to-group and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using group-to-member and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using body-part relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using object-part relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using system-part relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using part-whole direction check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using category-to-example and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using example-to-category and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using class and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using member and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using type-of relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using instance and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using superordinate and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using subordinate and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using category hierarchy and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using category check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using tool-to-function and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using function-to-tool and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using object-to-function and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using worker-to-tool and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using tool-to-worker and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using worker-to-workplace and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using object-to-user and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using action-to-object and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using purpose and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using function check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using cause-to-effect and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using effect-to-cause and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using cause and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using effect and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using sequence and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using before-after relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using stage-to-next-stage and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using trigger-to-response and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using process relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using causal check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using animal-to-habitat and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using habitat-to-animal and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using person-to-place and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using object-to-place and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using place-to-object and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using association and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using location relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using home relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using context association and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using association check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using material-to-product and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using product-to-material and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using source-to-product and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using animal-to-product and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using plant-to-product and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using raw-to-processed and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using origin and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using composition and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using production relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using material check and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using degree relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using weak-to-strong and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using strong-to-weak and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using measurement relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using unit-to-larger-unit and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using present-to-past and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using singular-to-plural and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using adjective-to-adverb and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using base-to-derived word and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using structural relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using identify the first relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using preserve direction and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using reject loose association and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using test every option and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using best fit and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using explain the relationship and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using complete an analogy and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using create an analogy and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using multiple valid answers and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
- Create one correct analogy using analogy verification and three plausible distractors. Explain why each distractor fails through wrong direction, wrong category, loose association or mismatched relationship.
100 Transfer Challenges
- Use or demonstrate analogy with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate word relationship with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate pair with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate relationship sentence with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate analogy stem with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate analogy completion with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate relationship type with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate direction with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate precision with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate analogy reasoning with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate synonym relationship with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate antonym relationship with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate near-synonym with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate opposite pair with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate same-direction meaning with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate contrast meaning with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate degree difference with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate positive-negative pair with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate meaning boundary with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate synonym-antonym check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate part-to-whole with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate whole-to-part with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate component with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate whole with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate member-to-group with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate group-to-member with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate body-part relationship with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate object-part relationship with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate system-part relationship with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate part-whole direction check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate category-to-example with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate example-to-category with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate class with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate member with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate type-of relationship with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate instance with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate superordinate with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate subordinate with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate category hierarchy with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate category check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate tool-to-function with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate function-to-tool with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate object-to-function with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate worker-to-tool with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate tool-to-worker with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate worker-to-workplace with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate object-to-user with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate action-to-object with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate purpose with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate function check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate cause-to-effect with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate effect-to-cause with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate cause with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate effect with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate sequence with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate before-after relationship with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate stage-to-next-stage with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate trigger-to-response with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate process relationship with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate causal check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate animal-to-habitat with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate habitat-to-animal with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate person-to-place with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate object-to-place with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate place-to-object with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate association with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate location relationship with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate home relationship with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate context association with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate association check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate material-to-product with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate product-to-material with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate source-to-product with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate animal-to-product with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate plant-to-product with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate raw-to-processed with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate origin with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate composition with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate production relationship with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate material check with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate degree relationship with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate weak-to-strong with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate strong-to-weak with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate measurement relationship with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate unit-to-larger-unit with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate present-to-past with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate singular-to-plural with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate adjective-to-adverb with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate base-to-derived word with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate structural relationship with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate identify the first relationship with vocabulary from animals. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate preserve direction with vocabulary from school objects. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate reject loose association with vocabulary from jobs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate test every option with vocabulary from tools. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate best fit with vocabulary from Science concepts. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate explain the relationship with vocabulary from Mathematics terms. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate complete an analogy with vocabulary from places. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate create an analogy with vocabulary from materials. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate multiple valid answers with vocabulary from emotions. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
- Use or demonstrate analogy verification with vocabulary from verbs. State the relationship explicitly and verify direction before giving the answer.
A 20-Day Grade 4 Analogy Plan
Day 1 — analogy, word relationship, pair, relationship sentence, analogy stem
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 2 — analogy completion, relationship type, direction, precision, analogy reasoning
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 3 — synonym relationship, antonym relationship, near-synonym, opposite pair, same-direction meaning
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 4 — contrast meaning, degree difference, positive-negative pair, meaning boundary, synonym-antonym check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 5 — part-to-whole, whole-to-part, component, whole, member-to-group
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 6 — group-to-member, body-part relationship, object-part relationship, system-part relationship, part-whole direction check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 7 — category-to-example, example-to-category, class, member, type-of relationship
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 8 — instance, superordinate, subordinate, category hierarchy, category check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 9 — tool-to-function, function-to-tool, object-to-function, worker-to-tool, tool-to-worker
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 10 — worker-to-workplace, object-to-user, action-to-object, purpose, function check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 11 — cause-to-effect, effect-to-cause, cause, effect, sequence
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 12 — before-after relationship, stage-to-next-stage, trigger-to-response, process relationship, causal check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 13 — animal-to-habitat, habitat-to-animal, person-to-place, object-to-place, place-to-object
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 14 — association, location relationship, home relationship, context association, association check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 15 — material-to-product, product-to-material, source-to-product, animal-to-product, plant-to-product
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 16 — raw-to-processed, origin, composition, production relationship, material check
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 17 — degree relationship, weak-to-strong, strong-to-weak, measurement relationship, unit-to-larger-unit
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 18 — present-to-past, singular-to-plural, adjective-to-adverb, base-to-derived word, structural relationship
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 19 — identify the first relationship, preserve direction, reject loose association, test every option, best fit
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Day 20 — explain the relationship, complete an analogy, create an analogy, multiple valid answers, analogy verification
Learn five entries. Define each, solve or create one analogy, state the relationship sentence and reject one distractor. Retrieve yesterday’s five before adding today’s set.
Parent Guide — Ask Only One Question First
Before offering help, ask: “How do the first two words go together?” If the child cannot say the relationship, looking at the answer choices encourages guessing. Once the relationship is clear—“a wheel is part of a bicycle,” “a carpenter uses a hammer,” “rain can cause a flood”—the second pair becomes a reasoning task rather than a vocabulary lottery.
Teacher Guide — Correct Answers Need Explanations
Analogy work becomes much more diagnostic when students name the relationship and direction. A learner who chooses the right word for the wrong reason may fail the next item. Require concise explanations such as “part to whole,” “worker to tool,” or “a stronger degree of the same quality,” then vary vocabulary while preserving the relationship.
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