Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

Back

To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are similar.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look at two or more things to see how they are different.

Front

What word do we use when things are the same?

Back

SAME.

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What word do we use when things are different?

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DIFFERENT.

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If I say 'Cats and dogs are both pets,' what am I doing?

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Comparing.

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If I say 'A cat is furry, but a fish is not,' what am I doing?

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Contrasting.

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What is an example of comparing?

Back

Saying both apples and oranges are fruits.

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What is an example of contrasting?

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Saying a lion is a wild animal, but a dog is a pet.

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When we say 'Both basketball and soccer are sports,' what are we doing?

Back

Comparing.

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When we say 'A turtle is slow, but a rabbit is fast,' what are we doing?

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Contrasting.