Analogies Analogies Analogies is a card game for whole class, small group, or individual practice that encourages word associations, conceptual relationships, and vocabulary development.
Analogies are typical items on aptitude and achievement tests.
Practicing them is good preparation. Present the concept of an analogy to your students, stressing the importance of looking for the relationship between the given pair of words. Remind them this is the key to determining the missing word. The following is a possible list of analogies that are suitable for intermediate age students. Individual students can use them at a specified time or as an extra activity when their class work has been completed.