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ANALOGIES
Analogies are statements of relationship. Figure out the relationship between the first
two words. Then complete each analogy with a word from the reading that shows the
same relationship.
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1. Welcome is to guest as unwelcome is to _________________________.
2. Tub is to bathroom as sink is to _________________________.
3. Drink is to water as eat is to _________________________.
4. Milk is to pitcher as sugar is to _________________________.
5. Attack is to offense as repel is to _________________________.
6. Scrub is to brush as wipe is to _________________________.
THE LATIN ROOT cide
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Many English words are based on Latin roots. The root cide, for example, means
“kill.” Use words that end in cide to complete the sentences below.
1. An ____________________ is a poison especially formulated to kill
insects.
2. A ____________________ is a chemical substance used to kill a wide
range of plant and animal pests.
3. Any illegal killing of one human being by another is called a
____________________.
4. People who kill themselves commit the act of ____________________.
MULTIPLE-MEANING WORDS
Use each of the boldface words in two sentences of your own.
1. fall (verb) ______________________________________________________
fall (noun) ______________________________________________________
2. counter (noun) _________________________________________________
counter (verb) __________________________________________________
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