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Word Pair Analogies 9
Example:
high-intermediate level
Directions: Choose the pair of words that
Bridge Type: Lack
best express a relationship similar to that
of the original pair. Then write the bridge #) SELFISH : COMPASSION
sentence(s) to the right. A) genuine : authenticity
B) serious : passion
Someone who is selfish lacks compassion. C) childish : maturity
Someone who is childish lacks maturity. D) irresponsible : attention
Bridge Type: Function
1) CHARITY : AID Bridge Sentence:
A) dictionary : words The function of a charity is to provide aid.
B) fortune : money
C) counselor : advice The function of a __________ is to provide
D) translator : language __________.
Bridge Type: Characteristic
2) TRAITOR : TREASONOUS Bridge Sentence:
A) reporter : biased A characteristic of a traitor is to be
B) hero : fictional treasonous.
C) alligator : angry
D) crime : illegal A characteristic of a __________ is to be
__________.
Bridge Type: Definition (Antonyms)
3) REMEMBER : PREDICT Bridge Sentence:
A) hear : listen
To remember is the opposite of to predict.
B) scrutinize : ignore
C) repeat : copy To __________ is the opposite of to
D) interrogate : question __________.
Bridge Type: Type/Kind
4) DOUGHNUT : PASTRY Bridge Sentence:
A) passport : document A doughnut is a type of pastry.
B) stamp : currency
C) symphony : opera A __________ is a type of __________.
D) volcano : lava
Bridge Type: Function
5) EXAMINATION : DIAGNOSIS Bridge Sentence:
A) evaluation : title _____________________________________.
B) inference : consequences
C) search : rescue _____________________________________.
D) minute : hour
6) FLAMBOYANT : ELABORATE Bridge Sentence:
A) kind : benevolent
_____________________________________.
B) autocratic : democratic
C) ludicrous : absurd _____________________________________.
D) desirable : necessary
7) TABOO : ACCEPTANCE Bridge Sentence:
A) factual : opinion
_____________________________________.
B) inspirational : reality
C) unpopular : support _____________________________________.
D) independent : structure
8) CONFIRM : DENY Bridge Sentence:
A) use : employ _____________________________________.
B) define : prove
C) dispense : collect _____________________________________.
D) entertain : amuse
9) SALUTATION : LETTER Bridge Sentence:
A) courtship : marriage
_____________________________________.
B) summit : mountain
C) book : character _____________________________________.
D) composition : notebook
10) REFEREE : OFFICIATE Bridge Sentence:
A) sentry : guard
_____________________________________.
B) grandmother : age
C) detective : accuse _____________________________________.
D) wizard : curse