Word Analogies

• How to complete "A is to B as C is to ___" style analogies, a core olympiad reasoning skill.
• How to name the exact relationship between the first pair before hunting for the answer.
• Why analogies test logical relationships, not just vocabulary.

1. Definition — an analogy compares two pairs of words that share the same relationship (e.g. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : School).
2. Name the relationship first — is it worker-to-workplace? animal-to-baby? tool-to-use? Naming it narrows the answer choices fast.
3. Watch for near-miss options — wrong options are often related to one word in the pair but not in the same way.
4. Common relationship types — cause-effect, part-whole, tool-function, category-member, degree.

Author is to Book as Composer is to ___: (a) Orchestra (b) Symphony (c) Instrument (d) Concert

Step 1 — name the relationship: "Author CREATES Book"
Step 2 — apply the same relationship: "Composer CREATES ___"
Step 3 — check each option: an orchestra performs, an instrument is a tool, a concert is an event —
         only a "symphony" is something a composer creates
Step 4 — confirm: Author:Book :: Composer:Symphony (creator : creation)

• Picking an option that is merely associated with the second word instead of matching the exact relationship.
• Forgetting to state the relationship in words before scanning the options.
• Confusing "part of" relationships with "used for" relationships.

• State the relationship in "Grape is to Vineyard as Apple is to Orchard".
• Create your own analogy for "tool is to function".
• Explain why "Thermometer is to Temperature" matches "Speedometer is to Speed".

• Use the platform-native live simulation or PhET-style tool for this topic (word-web builder, flashcard drills, timed error-hunt game, passage annotator, etc.).
• Mirror / body / home activity: keep a personal "word journal" or "error log" and review it with a family member.
• Voice or text reflection with AI Mentor: explain a tricky word, analogy, or error 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.