Enrique: Analogies
Puppy : Dog as Kitten : ____
A) Cat
B) Baby
C) Litter
A) Cat
After running laps in gym class, Marcus felt completely lethargic and didn’t even want to talk to his friends.
What does lethargic mean?
A) Very tired and lacking energy
B) Full of excitement
C) Nervous and jumpy
A) Very tired and lacking energy
When Ben walked into the kitchen, there was flour on the counter, chocolate chips scattered on the floor, and the smell of something sweet in the air. His little sister stood nearby with chocolate on her face and a big smile.
Question:
What probably happened in the kitchen?
Ben’s sister made cookies
Alex studied hard for his math test but froze up during the exam and forgot how to solve the last problem.
Question:
What should Alex do?
A) Skip the question completely without trying
B) Take a deep breath, try his best to work through the steps, and move on if he runs out of time
C) Ask the teacher to give him the answer
Take a deep breath, try his best to work through the steps, and move on if he runs out of time
When Ava found out her best friend was moving away, she felt like she had a hole in her heart. She didn’t feel like laughing or playing all afternoon.
What does “hole in her heart” mean?
A) She had a real injury in her chest
B) She felt very sad and empty inside
C) She needed to go to the doctor
B) She felt very sad and empty inside
Fire : Hot as Ice : ____
A) Cold
B) Water
C) Hard
A) Cold
The magician’s trick was so baffling that even the adults couldn’t figure out how it worked.
What does baffling mean?
A) Funny and silly
B) Strange and confusing
C) Ordinary and simple
B) Strange and confusing
Jada came inside dripping wet, her shoes leaving puddles on the floor. She had a towel wrapped around her shoulders and shivered as she took off her jacket.
Question:
Why is Jada wet?
She got caught in the rain
Jordan planned to meet friends at the park, but when he arrives, no one is there and he realizes he forgot his phone at home.
Question:
What is the best solution?
A) Get angry and yell at his friends later
B) Wander around town to try to find them
C) Wait safely at the park for a while and then go home if they still don’t show up
C) Wait safely at the park for a while and then go home if they still don’t show up
During the soccer game, Mason was a rock for his team. He stayed calm under pressure and helped everyone feel steady and confident.
What does “Mason was a rock” mean?
A) He stood completely still the whole game
B) He was dependable and strong for his team
C) He tripped over a rock while running
B) He was dependable and strong for his team
Book : Read as Fork : ____
A) Write
B) Eat
C) Stir
B) Eat
Even though her friends were being silly, Tessa stayed stoic and didn’t laugh.
What does stoic mean?
A) Showing no emotion
B) Laughing loudly
C) Feeling embarrassed
A) Showing no emotion
Mr. Lopez walked into the classroom carrying a stack of papers. “Clear your desks,” he said with a smile. The students groaned and slowly put their books away.
Question:
What is probably about to happen?
The class will take a test or quiz
Two classmates, Mia and Ethan, are supposed to give a presentation together, but Mia is out sick the day it’s due.
Question:
What should Ethan do?
A) Refuse to present because Mia isn’t there
B) Tell the teacher about the situation and present the parts he knows, asking to reschedule Mia’s part if possible
C) Copy Mia’s part quickly and try to present it all himself, even if he doesn’t understand it
B) Tell the teacher about the situation and present the parts he knows, asking to reschedule Mia’s part if possible
When the teacher announced a surprise quiz, Sarah’s stomach did flips. She quickly grabbed her pencil and tried to calm down.
What does “stomach did flips” mean?
A) She literally turned upside down
B) She ate too much food
C) She felt nervous and anxious
C) She felt nervous and anxious
Finger : Hand as Petal : ____
A) Tree
B) Flower
C) Leaf
B) Flower
The detective had a keen sense of observation and noticed details everyone else missed.
What does keen mean?
A) Sharp and highly aware
B) Quiet and shy
C) Slow and careful
A) Sharp and highly aware
As Maya stepped outside, she saw her breath in the air. She quickly zipped up her coat, pulled her hat over her ears, and stuffed her hands in her pockets.
Question:
What is the weather like?
Cold
Sofia is in a group chat where some kids are saying mean things about another student. She feels uncomfortable but doesn’t want to lose her friends.
Question:
What is the best solution?
A) Join in so she doesn’t get left out
B) Leave the chat or tell her friends to stop
C) Ignore it and hope it stops eventually
B) Leave the chat or tell her friends to stop
After weeks of practicing, Liam finally got his lines right in the play. His teacher told him, “You really hit it out of the park today!”
What does “hit it out of the park” mean?
A) He did an amazing job
B) He literally threw something far away
C) He broke the set by accident
A) He did an amazing job
Teacher : School as Chef : ____
A) Kitchen
B) Recipe
C) Food
A) Kitchen
After losing the game, the players walked off the field in despair, their heads hanging low.
What does despair mean?
A) Great sadness and hopelessness
B) Anger at someone else
C) Relief that it was over
A) Great sadness and hopelessness
After the movie ended, the theater was quiet except for the sound of people sniffling. Some wiped their eyes, and others hugged their friends before standing up.
Question:
What kind of movie did they probably watch?
A sad movie
During a science lab, Marcus notices that another group is not following safety rules and is about to mix the wrong chemicals. The teacher is helping someone across the room.
Question:
What is the safest solution?
A) Ignore them — it’s not his responsibility
B) Quickly tell the other group to stop and alert the teacher right away
C) Wait until after class to mention it to the teacher
B) Quickly tell the other group to stop and alert the teacher right away
Whenever Ella’s baby brother cries in the car, her mom stays as cool as a cucumber and softly sings until he quiets down.
What does “cool as a cucumber” mean?
A) She feels very cold
B) She stays calm and doesn’t get upset
C) She eats vegetables while driving
B) She stays calm and doesn’t get upset