Lab Activity 37: Implied Main Ideas in Analogies

Chapter 8: Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central Ideas
Lab Activity 37: Implied Main Ideas in Analogies

Objective::
To use details to determine the implied main idea in an analogy.

Step 2: Select the best answer that completes the analogy. You may need to use a dictionary.

10. ponder : consider::

a. celebrate : rejoice

b. leap : dive

c. weep : laugh

d. sleep : waken

11. venture : mountain climber ::

a. sink : cork

b. massage : cashier

c. tackle : swimmer

d. examine : detective

12. tepid : water ::

a. savory : food

b. hot : snow

c. parched : ocean

d. drenched : desert

13. crew : captain ::

a. teacher : student

b. preacher : congregation

c. judge : jury

d. employee : supervisor

14. modest : humble ::

a. arrogant : proud

b. quiet : odd

c. cursory : careful

d. quit : begin

15. malnutrition : nutrients ::

a. plants : pesticides

b. infection : disease

c. exhaustion : sleep

d. laughter : jokes

16. dignitaries : queen ::

a. king : servant

b. senator : voters

c. players : coach

d. star : performer

17. bird : warble ::

a. whisper : giggle

b. hiccup : appreciate

c. snake : hiss

d. melody: sing

18. stereotype: judgment ::

a. interest : boredom

b. apathy : indifference

c. leadership : ignorance

d. kindness : cruelty

19. compliant : combative ::

a. simple : easy

b. benevolent : sinister

c. lazy : slothful

d. unique : unusual

20. soothe : peaceful ::

a. demoralize : encouraging

b. pacify : comforting

c. hinder : inspirational

d. prevent : energize