Transitions for Comparison (Differences & SImilarities)

Fill in the blank with the BEST transition word to show a contrast:

_________ I'm tired, I can't sleep.

• Because

• Although

• Likewise

• To demonstrate

Fill in the blank with the best transition to show a contrast.

Jaden is an excellent long distance runner. ________, his cousin Anthony is better with short distances.

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• However

• In addition

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They both have short legs and long, powerful tails. In addition, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.

According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles similar?

• They both have short legs and powerful tails.
• They both eat eggs.
• They are both green.
• They both have hairy skin.

Identify the key(s) word that tells whether you are comparing or contrasting.

One similarity between dogs and cats is that they both have fur.

• have

• fur

• similarity

• both

Ashley is having chocolate ice cream and Juan is having strawberry ice cream.

If I am comparing Ashley and Juan, what do they have in common?

• One is eating strawberry ice cream but the other is eating chocolate.

• They are both eating chocolate ice cream.

• They are both named Juan.

• They are both eating ice cream.

Which of the following statements shows how mammals and reptiles are different?

• Humans are mammals.

• Both mammals and reptiles are vertebrates.

• Mammals are warm blooded while reptiles are cold blooded.

• Mammals and reptiles can live in the same habitat.

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel.  

How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

• They both want to marry the prince.
• The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
• Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show how something is similar?

• On the other hand

• Likewise

• In contrast

• Nevertheless

Poison ivy and poison oak are woody plants that grow in almost any habitat and are very similar in appearance. Both poison oak and poison ivy have berrylike fruit and brown stems. But poison ivy acts more like a vine than a bush and can grow high in trees. The fruit of poison ivy is gray and smooth. On the other hand, poison oak acts more like a bush than a vine. The fruit of poison oak is hairy instead of smooth.

How are poison ivy and poison oak different?

• Poison ivy is a woody plant, but poison oak is not.

• Poison ivy has smooth fruit, but poison oak has hairy fruit.

• Poison oak can live in almost any habitat, but poison ivy cannot.

• Poison oak has a brown stem and poison ivy has a green stem.

Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.

In what ways are the two girls different?

• Kylie loved horseback riding and Janet did not.

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

• Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.

• Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.