<p> Analogies 4</p><p>Analogies show relationships between pairs of words. Being able to recognize and comprehend them will sharpen critical thinking skills and help to prepare for ACT/SAT testing. The nine common types of analogy relationships follow, along with some miscellaneous types. a) word : antonym, b) word : synonym, c) agent : action, d) agent : acted upon, e) action : acted upon, f) action : emotion, g) part : whole, h) noun : quality, i) adjective : quality. Choose the correct relation.</p><p>(1) PASTEURIZE : MILK :: (8) PRAISE : HEROES :: A exterminate : spray A prosecute : criminals B vaccinate : disease B mimic : monkeys C purify : water C tolerate : hindrances D illuminate : electricity D surmount : difficulties E inspect : food E surpass : expectations (2) LAX : STRICT :: (9) PROLOGUE : EPILOGUE :: A ravenous : hungry A plot : climax B passive : active B summary : conclusion C tantalizing : enticing C strife : resolution D inverse : similar D preamble : afterword E immaterial : magnificent E outline : summary (3) GORGE : NIBBLE :: (10) UNCOUTH : ELEGANCE :: A guzzle : sip A unsightly : vision B wait : delay B unruly : self-restraint C examine : inspect C functional : efficiency D caress : choke D unlikely : symmetry E seethe : soothe E untimely : demise (4) NONCHALANT : CASUAL :: (11) ICEBOX : REFRIGERATOR :: A dedicated : committed A record player : stereo B optimistic : pessimistic B telegraph : television C nimble : petite C station wagon : sports car D snide : wicked D pantry : kitchen E significant : witty E VCR : computer (5) PORTRAY : DEPICT :: (12) PLEASE : DELIGHT :: A organize : prepare A imagine : design B harass : annoy B enhance : harm C lunge : plunge C offend : disgust D shout : whimper D badger : coax E originate : modify E sadden : disappoint (6) SLICE : PIE :: (13) ALGAE : WATER :: A crumb : pastry A pollen : flower B wedge : cheese B fertilizer : garden C orange : rind C carbonation : soda D cup : bowl D mold : cheese E apple : core E moisture : dehumidifier (7) WINDSHIELD : CAR :: (14) HEART : TORSO :: A cockpit : airplane A blood : artery B moat : castle B fracture : bone C porthole : ship C larynx : neck D mirror : wall D ulcer : stomach E stage : theater E cavity : molar</p>