Grammar based on analogy

II MOP, M SCHEME
IV SEMESTER, ENGLISH 2

E. Complete the analogy by writing the correct word on the blank line:

1. Open is to close as near is to …………… (far, close, shut).

2. Soft is to loud as slow is to …………… (quiet, quick, sluggish)

3. Little is to small as large is to ……………. (Tiny, huge, medium)

4. Smart is to intelligent as sly is to …………. (Sneaky, dumb, genius)

5. Dishonest is to honest as always is to ………… (usually, never, sometimes)

6. Tall is to high as rich is to ……… (fat, short, wealthy)

7. Weak is to strong as silent is to ………. (Peaceful, noisy, calm)

8. Dead is to alive as ugly is to ……… (unpleasant, pleasing, contemptible)

9. Good is to virtuous as hard is  to …………. (Tough, flexible, soft)

10. Friendly is to cordial as tired is to …………(active, busy, dull)

Answer:
1. Far
2. Quick
3. Huge
4. Sneaky (cunning/ deceitful)
5. Never
6. Wealthy
7. Noisy
8. Pleasing
9. Tough
10. Dull