Word Analogies

• How to identify the exact relationship between a pair of words (function, category, degree, cause-effect).
• How to apply that same relationship to a new pair to find the missing word.
• How olympiad papers use abstract analogies, not just simple category matches.

1. Relationship types — part-whole, function/use, category-member, cause-effect, degree of intensity, worker-tool, animal-young.
2. Method — first state the relationship in a sentence ("A bird lives in a nest"), then apply the same sentence pattern to the second pair.
3. Watch for reversed order — some analogies are stated in a different order (tool:worker vs worker:tool); stay consistent.
4. Degree analogies — pairs like drizzle:downpour show the same idea at two different intensities.

Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ? — relationship: "a doctor works in a hospital," so "a teacher works in a ___" → School.

• Picking a word that is merely related, without matching the exact relationship.
• Ignoring the order of the original pair when applying it to the new pair.
• Choosing an answer from general association rather than the precise logical link.

• State the relationship in "Cobbler : Shoes" in one sentence.
• Solve: Tadpole : Frog :: Caterpillar : ?
• Explain why "Ductile : Metal :: Elastic : Rubber" is a property-to-material analogy.

Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Word Analogies.

• Use the platform-native live simulation or PhET-style tool for this topic (number line, Venn, physics playground, molecule builder, sensor dashboard, etc.).
• Mirror / body / home activity: physically do the concept (count objects, measure, role-play) and photograph or describe for portfolio.
• Voice or text reflection with AI Mentor: explain the concept to a younger student or family member.

• "Explain this concept to a Class 6 student using one real example from an Indian home, school, market, or festival."
• "What is one common mistake students make here, and how would you catch yourself making it?"
• Stretch: "How does this connect to coding, robotics, money, health, environment, or a future career?"

• Complete the core practice + one extension activity (photo, table, short reflection, or mini-project) for base XP + topic badge.
• 5-7 day streak or family discussion note = multiplier + visible artifact in parent/principal dashboard.
• Best real-world application stories (anonymised) featured on class or national leaderboard.

• One hands-on project or measurement using the Drishti kit or household items that makes the concept physical.
• Direct link to at least one Future Skill track (Money Management, Green Tech, Cyber Defenders, Micro-Entrepreneurship, AI Mastery, Sustainable Living, Personality Development).
• Coding extension where relevant (simple script, simulation, or data logging).

This material emphasises experiential "learning by doing", competency (apply/create/analyse), vocational exposure, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary connections. Designed to feed live worlds, AI Mentor (with memory), gamification, robotics, parent analytics, and future skills — not just exam prep.

Portfolio Evidence Idea: Your photo/table/reflection/project + one sentence on "How this helps me in real life or a possible future path."

Open the Practice tab for aligned questions (easy/medium/hard + case-based) with full AI scaffolding.

See curriculum for cross-links and the full future-skills/robotics chapters.