Question

3c: analogies directions: circle the analogy that best matches the bold words. 1. microscope: science a) geology: rocks b) oxygen: water c) tractor: construction d) nail: hammer 2. anthropology: culture a) biology: photosynthesis b) ethnicity: society c) rocks: geology d) physics: literature 3. memoir: past a) science fiction: future b) fantasy: history c) nonfiction: fiction d) present: newspapers 4. evil: conscience a) right: wrong b) harmful: bad c) useless: value d) morals: ethics 5. words: etymology a) math:science b) art: school c) latin: greek d) earth: geology 6. memento: remember a) pen: write b) souvenir: buy c) memorize: facts d) sleep: bed 7. conscientious: laziness a) cowardly: bravery b) mean: hate c) compassion: cruel d) careful: perfect 8. geology: science a) rocks: earth b) football: sport c) pets: cats d) school: work 9. memorable: forgotten a) important: memory b) kept: special c) lose: find d) exciting: boring 10. statue: memorialize a) person: event b) special: person c) helmet: protect d) entertain: movie

Explanation:

1. A microscope is a tool used in science. Geology is a field that studies rocks, similar to how a microscope is related to science.
2. Anthropology is the study of culture. Biology is the study of photosynthesis, showing a similar relationship of a field to its subject - matter.
3. A memoir is about the past. Science - fiction is about the future, mirroring the relationship of a literary form to a time - period.
4. Evil is opposed by conscience. Useless is opposed by value, showing an opposition relationship.
5. Etymology is the study of words. Geology is the study of Earth, similar in the relationship of a field to its object of study.
6. A memento is meant to help one remember. A pen is meant to help one write, showing a purpose - related relationship.
7. Conscientious is the opposite of laziness. Cowardly is the opposite of bravery, showing an antonym relationship.
8. Geology is a branch of science. Football is a type of sport, showing a category - sub - category relationship.
9. Memorable is the opposite of forgotten. Exciting is the opposite of boring, showing an antonym relationship.
10. A statue is used to memorialize. A helmet is used to protect, showing a purpose - related relationship.

Answer:

1. a. geology : rocks
2. a. biology : photosynthesis
3. a. science fiction : future
4. c. useless : value
5. d. Earth : geology
6. a. pen : write
7. a. cowardly : bravery
8. b. football : sport
9. d. exciting : boring
10. c. helmet : protect