Compare and Contrast

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What are the similarities between poison ivy and poison oak?

Back

Both have berrylike fruit.

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How do Janet and Kylie contrast in their vacation preferences?

Back

Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.

Front

What do Tana and Lua both enjoy while hiking?

Back

Both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

Front

What are the two animals being compared in the context of their habitats and characteristics?

Back

Frogs and toads.

Front

What is a key difference between frogs and toads?

Back

Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin, while toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

Front

What is the main focus of a compare and contrast question?

Back

To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

What is an example of a contrasting preference between two friends?

Back

One friend prefers tropical vacations while the other prefers arctic zones.

Front

What is a common activity that both Tana and Lua enjoy during their hikes?

Back

Eating fresh fruit along the trails.

Front

How can you identify a vine versus a bush in the context of poison ivy and poison oak?

Back

Poison ivy acts more like a vine, growing high in trees, while poison oak acts more like a bush.

Front

What is the significance of identifying similarities in a compare and contrast question?

Back

It helps to understand the common characteristics shared by the subjects being compared.