Compare and Contrast Practice

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What is a similarity?

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A similarity is a characteristic that two or more things share.

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What is a difference?

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A difference is a characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

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Comparing a dog and a cat: Both are pets, but a dog barks while a cat meows.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Contrasting a dog and a cat: A dog is loyal, while a cat is independent.

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What is an example of comparing two people's jobs?

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Both Stella's and Tim's parents work in education and healthcare, respectively.

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What is an example of contrasting two people's hobbies?

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Stella likes reading, while Tim enjoys playing soccer.

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What is a Venn diagram?

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A Venn diagram is a visual tool used to show similarities and differences between two or more items.

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How can you identify similarities in a text?

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Look for words like 'both', 'similar', or 'alike'.