Compare and Contrast Quiz

This means to examine two or more things to identify their similarities.

• evaluate

• compare

• differentiate

• contrast

This looks for the differences between two things.

• examine

• compare

• differentiate

• contrast

Paper bags are disposable in the same way as plastic bags. Paper bags are biodegradable while plastic bags are non-biodegradable. What word is used to differentiate paper bags and plastic bags?

• in the same way

• as

• while

What graphic organizers are used to compare and contrast?

• Pie chart

• Venn Diagram

• Mind Map

• Table

The following words/phrases are used to compare except:

• both

• as well as

• conversely

• similarly

The following words/phrases are used to contrast except:

• has commonalities with

• in opposite

• on the contrary

• on the other hand

Same, similarly, and likewise are words that are used to contrast. True or False?

• True

• False

On the other hand, in contrast, while are words/phrases that are used to contrast. True or False?

• True

• False

A pie chart is used to compare and contrast 2 or more things.

• True

• False

Comparing and contrasting does not help us decide what's best by showing the good and bad points of 2 things.

• True

• False