Analogies: find the link
Strategy card
The trick is naming the exact relationship.
- Step 1: Say a bridge sentence for the first pair ("A ___ is used to ___").
- Step 2: Plug in the third word.
- Step 3: Test each answer in the same sentence.
- Step 4: If two answers fit, make the bridge sentence more specific.
Tip: Common links: opposite, part of, used for, baby of, home of, kind of, more of.
Worked example
syrup goes with maple. paper goes with ___?
syrup→maplepaper→?
- A: tree (the answer)
- B: maple
- C: cow
- D: measure
- E: cool
Why: Syrup comes from a maple. In the same way, paper comes from a tree.
Your turn
Your turn 1 of 3
farmer goes with farm. chef goes with ___?
farmer→farmchef→?
Your turn 2 of 3
hammer goes with carpenter. telescope goes with ___?
hammer→carpentertelescope→?
Your turn 3 of 3
goat goes with kid. goose goes with ___?
goat→kidgoose→?
Keep practicing
Grown-ups: Take turns making analogies about things at home. Parent guide
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