Comparison and Contrast

Emman likes pineapples on pizza, unlike Jessie who is adamant that fruits and pizza should not go together.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“Unlike” is a signal for contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Snakes lay eggs, while rats give birth.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“While” is a signal word for contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Both birds and cats can be pets to people.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“Both” is a signal word for comparison.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mickey’s father wants him to pursue medicine, however his mother wants him to push through with what he likes that is fine arts.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“However” is a signal word for contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Hannah admits her shortcomings like her sister.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“Like“ is a signal word for comparison.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Although dog barks annoyingly at night, I still prefer them over cats who hurt me unprovoked.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“Although” is a signal word for contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Troy’s current girlfriend has a beauty mark under her right eye, similar with his ex.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“Similar” is a signal word for comparison.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Edma loves movies, but Angelica is into books.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“But” is a signal word for contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Iszel enjoys Genshin Impact, on the other hand, Princess prefers Clash of Clans.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“On the other hand” is a signal word for contrast.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Violins, as well as, guitars are stringed-instruments.

• Comparison

• Contrast

Answer explanation

“As well as” is a signal word for comparison.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3