Compare and Contrast Essay Questions
Authored by Karen Perez
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a compare and contrast essay?
To tell a story
To explain how to do something
To show similarities and differences between two things
To persuade the reader to agree with an opinion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of these would be a good topic for a compare and contrast essay?
How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Why dogs are better than cats
The differences between middle school and elementary school
The history of bicycles
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a "point-by-point" structure in a compare and contrast essay?
Discussing all points about one topic, then all points about the other
Comparing one point about both topics before moving to the next point
Only writing about the similarities between topics
Only writing about the differences between topics
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would be best to show a contrast?
Similarly
In addition
However
For example
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What should be included in the introduction of a compare and contrast essay?
All the details about both topics
The conclusion of the essay
A thesis statement that previews the main points
Only information about one of the topics
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of these words is best for showing a similarity?
Unlike
In contrast
Whereas
Likewise
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What should the conclusion of a compare and contrast essay do?
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
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