English

Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Simple Analogy
English – Grade 7
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Simple Analogy

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 Lesson
Simple Analogy
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In this lesson, you will learn how to complete simple analogy. To do that, you
have to study the relationship between words to find a connection. So be ready to
improve your vocabulary. Read and understand quickly, and think creatively!

Learning Target

This module focuses on the following objective:

 supply words and/or expressions that complete an analogy

Vocabulary List

Be sure to remember this important word in the lesson:

 Analogy - a comparison between two things on the basis of their

structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Warming Up

Complete the following statements. Write the letter of the answer.

1. Cup is to lips as bird is to ___________.

a. bush b. grass c. forest d. beak

2. Flow is to river as stagnant is to____________.

a. rain b. sea c. falls d. pool

3. Paw is to cat as hoof is to _________.

a. dog b. cat c. bird d. horse

4. Ornithologist is to bird as meteorologist is to ____________.

a. volcano b. weather c. fish d. plants

5. Peacock is to India as Monkey Eating Eagle is to ____________.

a. Australia b. America c. Russia d. Philippines

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 Learning About It

You have read that an analogy is a comparison between two things, and the
comparison is used to determine the relationship between different sets of things.
Look at the following examples:
Take note
Longer version Shortened version
that an
city is to country, as planet city : country :: planet :
analogy can
is to solar system solar system be written in
two ways!

1. minute : hour :: petal : flower Relationship: part to whole

"An hour is comprised of minutes, just like a flower is comprised of petals."

2. fork : eat :: pencil : write Relationship: object to function

"You use a fork to eat, just like you use a pencil to write."

3. glasses : read :: crutches : walk Relationship: object to function

"Glasses can help you read, just like crutches can help you walk."

Other relationships/types of analogy: (Source: https://bit.ly/2YDJ1cD)

1. Synonym
(happy : joyful :: sad : depressed)
2. Antonym
(inflation : deflation :: frail : strong)
3. Characteristic
(tropical : hot :: polar : cold)
4. Part/Whole
(finger : hand :: petal : flower)
5. Degree
(mist : fog :: drizzle : tropical storm)
6. Type
(golden retriever : dog :: salmon : fish)
7. Tool/Worker
(pen : writer :: voice : singer)
8. Action/Object
(fly : airplane :: drive : car)
9. Item/Purpose
(knife : cut :: ruler : measure)
10. Worker/Product
(poet : poem :: baker :pie)

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 Here are more examples:

Types of Analogies
Part to whole battery : flashlight :: hard drive : computer
Cause and effect fatigue : yawning :: itching : scratching
Person to situation mother : home :: teacher : school
Synonym obese : fat :: slender : skin
Antonym poverty : wealth :: sickness : health
Geography Chicago : Illinois :: Denver: Colorado
Measurement pound : kilogram :: quart : liter
Time March : spring :: December : winter

Keeping You in Practice

Task 1. Supply the word which will make each expression a complete analogy.

1. On is to off, as start is to_______.

a. above b. begin c. stop d. jump

2. Nail is to finger, as hair is to ______.

a. face b. head c. back d. arms

3. Eye is to see, as ear is to_____.

a. touch b. smell c. hear d. taste

4. Fast is to deer, as slow is to ______.

a. turtle b. ostrich c. rabbit d. eagle

5. Wool is to sheep, as egg is to ______.

a. chicken b. cat c. dog d. pig

6. Near is to far, as open is to _____.

a. field b. eyes c. closed d. blank

7. Umpire is to baseball, as referee is to ____.

a. music b. basketball c. shop d. party
8. Bird is to fly, as frog is to ____.
a. smile b. hop c. sing d. eat

9. Sister is to girl, as brother is to ____.

a. family b. boy c. doctor d. school

10. Wolf is to pack, as fish is to ____.

a. school b. sea c. kilo d. market

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Task 2. Supply a word to each number to complete the analogy.
1. fur : dog :: leaf:_____
2. chicken : farm :: lion:_______
3. driver : bus :: teacher:_______
4. warm : cold :: inside:_____
5. pen : writer :: wheelbarrow:________
6. red : tomato :: yellow: ________
7. nose : smell : tongue: _______
8. bird : chirp :: cow: ______
9. bed : sleeping :: chair: _____
10. chihuahua : dog :: eagle: _____

Task 3. Choose a pair of words that best expresses a relationship similar to that
of the original pair. Write the letter of the best answer.

1. teacher : educate :: ______ :______

a. senator : represent
b. lawyer : sing
c. coach : sleep
d. priest : count

2. mother : female :: ______ :______

a. vegetable : expensive
b. snake : dangerous
c. rock : hard
d. tree : old

3. helicopter : sky :: ______ :______

a. boat : street
b. truck : river
c. motorcycle : bus
d. submarine : water

4. nice : unkind :: ______ :______

a. ugly : pretty
b. safe : solid
c. loud : noisy
d. terrible : awful

5. television : watched :: _____ :______

a. record : baked
b. newspaper : cooked
c. book : read
d. comic : laughed

6. carrot : vegetable ::______ :______

a. doll : house
b. electric fan : heat

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 c. shoes : adidas
d. mango : fruit

7. futsal : field :: ______ :______

a. pingpong : table
b. sugar : kilo
c. husband : wife
d. white : yellow

8. ship : ocean ::______ :______

a. feather : many
b. food : delicious
c. bus : road
d. doctor : blood

9. tired : sleep ::______ :______

a. hamburger : fries
b. running : sports
c. ice cream : cold
d. hungry : eat

10. singer : sing :: ______ :______

a. actor : act
b. box : crayons
c. frogs : tadpole
d. sad : smile

Additional Tasks. Answer the following activities if you want additional challenge.
Otherwise, skip this part and go to “Cooling Down”.

A. Supply a word to each statement to complete the analogy..

1. Lizard is to reptile, as dog is to ______.
2. Knight is to sword, as writer is to ______.
3. Eagle is to wing, as goldfish is to ______.
4. Cap is to head, as shoe is to _______.
5. Chocolate is to sweet, as ampalaya is to _______.
6. Near is to far, as open is to _______.
7. Umpire is to baseball, as referee is to _______.
8. Bird is to fly, as frog is to _______.
9. Sister is to girl, as brother is to _______.
10. Wolf is to pack, as fish is to _______.

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B. Match the analogy in Column A with the relationship in Column B. Write the
letter of the best answer.

Column A
Column B
1. platoon : soldier a. Synonyms or antonyms
2. hot : scalding b. Part to whole
3. starvation : binging c. Geography
4. gills : breathing d. Cause-effect (or effect to cause)
5. persuasive : convincing e. Degree (size or intensity)
6. Manila : Luzon f. Function/Use (Object/function)
7. battery : cellphone
8. poor : rich
9. quick : fast
10. sunlight : photosynthesis

C. Provide your own analogy based on the given pair of words. The first one is
done for you.
1. angry : mad
Answer: Since the relationship is synonym then provide one like silent : quiet

2. soccer : sport
3. battery : cellphone
4. poor : rich
5. quick : fast
6. sunlight : photosynthesis
7. guava : fruit
8. badminton : court
9. car : road
10. hungry : eat
11. artist : draw

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 Cooling Down

Choose the correct word to complete each analogy. Then, identify the
relationship expressed in each analogy.
1. Black is to white as love is to ________.
a. hate b. forgiveness c. boyfriend
Relationship: _____________________________________________
2. Pail : water :: ________ : blood
a. needle b. vein c. spoon
Relationship: _____________________________________________
3. Asia : ________ :: Europe : Italy
a. Taiwan b. Africa c. Hawaii
Relationship: _____________________________________________
4. Intimidate :________ :: smile : befriend
a. hungry b. exam c. scare
Relationship: _____________________________________________
5. Failure : success :: life : ________
a. anniversary b. death c. enjoy

Relationship: _____________________________________________

Learning Challenge

Look for a scenic spot in the Philippines. Study it and write descriptive
sentences using analogy. Bring the scenic spot that you used in doing this activity
when you report in the school.

Points to Ponder

Reflect on the difficulties you encountered in this lesson. How do you think
you can more easily complete a missing analogy? Also, how can analogy help
improve your vocabulary?

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 Answer Key

IV. Warming Up
1. d
2. d
3. d Optional Tasks
4. b A.
5. d 1. mammal
2. pen
VI. Keeping You In Practice 3. fin
4. foot
Task 1 5. bitter
1. c 6. closed
2. b 7. soccer/basketball
3. c 8. hop
4. a 9. man
5. a 10. school
6. c
7. b B.
8. b 1. B
9. b 2. E
10.a 3. A
4. F
Task 2 5. A
1. plant 6. C
2. forest/zoo 7. B
3. school 8. A
4. outside 9. A
5. gardener/carpenter 10. D
6. any yellow fruit like mango
7. taste C. Answers may vary.
8. moo
9. sitting VII. Cooling Down
10. bird 1. A. hate, antonym
2. B. vein, part to whole
Task 3 3. A. Taiwan, geography
1. a 4. C. scare, synonym
2. c 5. B. death, antonym
3. d
4. a
5. c VIII. Learning Challenge.
6. d Answers may vary.
7. a
8. c IX. Points to Ponder.
9. d Answers may vary.
10. a