Analogies Flashcards

Nest : Bird :

Answer: Cave : bear

This analogy establishes a 'home : animal' relationship. A nest is the dwelling or home built by a bird. Following this pattern, a cave is a natural dwelling often inhabited by a bear, making it the correct match for the animal.

Teacher : School

Answer: Waitress : Resturant

This analogy establishes a 'professional : place of work' relationship. A teacher performs their profession in a school. Following this pattern, a waitress performs her profession in a restaurant, making it the correct pair.

pebble : boulder

Answer: pond : ocean

This analogy describes a relationship of increasing size for similar objects. A pebble is a small stone, while a boulder is a very large stone. Similarly, a pond is a small body of water, and an ocean is a very large body of water, maintaining the 'small to large' scale.

Poodle : Dog

Answer: great white : shark

This analogy establishes a 'specific type/breed : general category' relationship. A Poodle is a specific breed that falls under the general category of a Dog. Following this pattern, a great white is a specific species of fish that falls under the general category of a Shark.

fox : chicken

Answer: cat : mouse

This analogy establishes a 'predator : prey' relationship. A fox is a natural predator that often hunts and eats chickens. Following this pattern, a cat is a common predator that hunts and eats mice, making it the correct pair.

lawyer : trial

Answer: doctor : operation

This analogy connects a professional to their primary professional activity or event. A lawyer's core professional activity often involves a trial. Similarly, a doctor's, particularly a surgeon's, primary professional activity or event is an operation, completing the 'professional : key activity' relationship.