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An analogy is a statement that compares two pairs of words. The
relationship between the two words in the first pair is the same as the
relationship between the two words in the second pair. Antonyms,
two words with opposite meanings, can be used in analogies.
Complete each analogy by providing an appropriate antonym from
the box. Then write one sentence using one pair of words.
1. feebly is to strongly as tired is to
2. presence is to as arrive is to depart
3. light is to heavy as is to hard
4. awake is to sleep as praise is to
5. laugh is to as smile is to frown
Practice
Vocabulary Strategy:
Antonyms
criticize cry energetic absence soft
At Home: Together with a family member or helper, write the
fi rst pair of words of an analogy containing antonyms. Then
work together to write the second pair of words.
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