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COMPARE AND CONTRAST ESSAYS

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Comparison essays focus on the:

a)

similarities

b)

differences

2.

Contrast essays focus on the:

a)

similarities

b)

differences

3.

True or false: For your essay, you should focus on only comparing OR contrasting, not both.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which compare/contrast essay format has five paragraphs?

a)

Point-by-point method

b)

Block method

5.

Which compare/contrast essay format has four paragraphs?

a)

Point-by-point method

b)

Block method

6.

Which compare/contrast format is most common?

a)

Point-by-point method

b)

Block method

7.

Which compare/contrast method is used mostly for "then and now" essays?

a)

Point-by-point method

b)

Block method

8.

Which compare/contrast method will be used for the essay test tomorrow?

a)

Point-by-point method

b)

Block method

9.

Where in the introduction should you give the reason for the comparison or contrast, for example to determine which is the more or less desirable of the two?

a)

Hook

b)

Narrow

c)

Thesis statement

10.

Where in the introduction should you clearly present the two items to be compared or contrasted (the topics) and the criteria for the comparison or contrast (the main ideas)?

a)

Hook

b)

Narrow

c)

Thesis statement

11.

True or false: You need to have 3 sub-points for each main idea.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

These transitions are good for what kind of essay? —However

—On the contrary

—On the other hand

—In contrast

—Although

—Unlike

—Though

—Instead of

—but

a)

Comparison

b)

Contrast

13.

These transitions are good for what kind of essay?

—Also

—Similarly

—Too

—Both

—Like

—Not only...but also

—Have in common

—Share the same

—In the same manner

a)

Comparison

b)

Contrast

14.

Which part of the essay should summarize or restate the thesis, main points and may indicate a preference for one of the two items being compared/contrasted?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

15.
What is the purpose of a compare/contrast essay?
a)
talk about the similarities and differences of two subjects
b)
inform or explain a subject to the reader
c)
tell a story
d)
use the five senses to paint a picture for the reader, incorporating imagery and specific details
16.
Which of the following does NOT state the obvious?
a)
Both Cinderellas marry a prince.
b)
While the magic in Grimm's Cinderella help to bring Cinderella and her prince together, the magic in the African Cinderella is embodied by the prince.
c)
The Cinderellas in both stories fall in love.
d)
The Cinderella in each story is forced to clean for others.
17.
In a compare/contrast essay which is more interesting?
a)
to focus on the similarities
b)
to focus on the differences
18.
The hook...
a)
engages the reader
b)
engages the reader and introduces BOTH subjects
c)
can be a short story about a new age Cinderella
d)
introduces what you are going to prove for the rest of the essay
19.
What comes after the hook in an essay?
a)
thesis statement
b)
body paragraphs
c)
evidence to support the ideas in the hook
d)
background information
20.
Define thesis statement.
a)
a statement of the main claims of the essay
b)
the judgement that appears at the end of an essay
c)
the evidence used to back up claims
d)
a device used to pull readers into your essay
21.
When writing a letter is it appropriate to use second person pronouns?  ex. you, yours
a)
yes
b)
no
22.
Which of the following would be a suitable thesis statement for your assignment?
a)
Cinderella, while popular, is a terrible role model for today's young girls.
b)
The themes in your story have impacted cultures around the world. 
c)
Your Cinderella and those around the world teach that goodness triumphs over evil, the world will avenge those who have been unkind, and those who leave us never leave our hearts.
d)
I found your story to be gruesome and potentially harmful for young minds.
23.
A point by point comparison...
a)
has one paragraph that focuses on the similarities while the following focuses on the differences
b)
the first paragraph focuses on one subject while the following focuses on another
c)
each paragraph focuses on one point of comparison (similarities or differences)
24.
Which organizational style does the following outline represent?
Paragraph 1 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are saved from a life of slavery
Paragraph 2 - a comparison of how Grimm's Cinderella and Cinderellas from around the world are especially kind to others
a)
Block Method
b)
Subject to Subject Method
c)
Point by Point Method
25.
Which two things should a conclusion paragraph include?
a)
a summary of the main points and a final opinion
b)
a final point of comparison and a salutation
c)
the most important piece of evidence and a restatement of the thesis
d)
a new idea and a concluding statement
26.
Which of the following is a comparison?
a)
The prince finds Grimm's Cinderella when he searches the land far and wide for whoever can fit the shoe.  In the African story, the Cinderella goes looking for her prince. 
b)
In both Grimm's Cinderella and the Egyptian Cinderella, the prince must find the girl who fits the shoe.
c)
Grimm's Cinderella is enslaved by her step-mother, whereas in the Egyptian Cinderella, Rhodopis is enslaved by a master.
27.
Which of the following contrasts the Cinderellas?
a)
Despite other's put-downs and teasing, both Grimm's Cinderella and Rhodopis ignore their bullies and show kindness to others
b)
Grimm's Cinderella and Jouanah experience the death of their mother.  The spirit of their mothers intervene to ensure their daughters meet the prince.
c)
While Domitila clearly shows a natural talent for cooking, Grimm's Cinderella shows no talent to make anything
28.
Also, as, as well as, both, in the same manner, in the same way, like, likewise, most important, same, similar, too
a)
Listed above are transition words for  comparing two things 
b)
Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things
29.
Although, but, differ, even though, however, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, unless, unlike, while, yet
a)
Listed above are transition words for comparing two things
b)
Listed above are transition words for contrasting two things
30.

How many paragraphs is the entire compare contrast essay going to be?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

5

d)

4

31.

What should be the last sentence in the introduction paragraph?

a)

thesis statement

b)

topic sentence

c)

closing sentence

d)

transition sentence

32.

What is the purpose of the thesis statement

(more than one answer is possible)

a)

hooks the reader to want to read more

b)

states the action the writer wants the reader to take

c)

lets the reader know what information he/she will read and in which order it will be written

d)

gives the writer a focus to maintain throughout the essay

33.

How should the information within a body paragraph be organized?

a)

topic sentence, similarities, differences, closing sentence

b)

topic sentence, differences, transition sentence, similarities, closing sentence

c)

topic sentence, similarities, transition sentence, differences, closing sentence

d)

topic sentence, transition sentence, similarities, transition sentence, differences, closing sentence

34.

What information needs to be included in the topic and closing sentences of the body paragraphs?

a)

two subjects, words similar and different, and a point of comparison

b)

words middle school, point of comparison, and two subjects

c)

one subject, words similar and different, and two points of comparison

d)

two subjects, words middle school, words similar and different

35.

What does elaborate or elaboration mean?

a)

to make something fancy

b)

to talk more

c)

to add more details, explanations, examples

d)

to add an accessory to an outfit

36.

Why must you elaborate each similarity and each difference?

(more than one possible answer)

a)

makes writing more interesting

b)

makes writing easier to understand

c)

makes the writer's hand hurt

d)

makes the reader's eyes sore

37.

Where should the transition sentence be within the body paragraphs?

a)

first sentence

b)

between each sentence

c)

last sentence

d)

between the similarities and differences

38.

What is the purpose of the transition sentence within the body paragraphs?

a)

helps create coherence - the reader can easily read each similarity and its explanation

b)

creates confusion - the reader struggles to understand the similarities and differences within the paragraph

c)

helps create coherence - the reader can easily move from the similarities being compared to the differences being contrasted

d)

the reader can easily determine the topic of the next paragraph

39.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays.  However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.  How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
40.
The key word another is…
a)
Compare
b)
Both
c)
Contrast
41.
Tokyo is a center of fashion, and NewYork is, ___________.
a)
too
b)
in contrast to
c)
on the other hand
d)
but
42.
The apple and the orange are _____________. One is sweet, the other is sour.
a)
although
b)
dissimilar
c)
both
d)
but
43.
Hand soap and liquid soap both work __________________.
a)
on the other hand
although
b)
too
c)
in the same way
d)
in contrast to
44.
My best friend and I both like rock music. We are _____________ in that way.
a)
while
b)
unlike
c)
different
d)
alike
45.
My best friend and I both like rock music. We are _____________ in that way.
a)
while
b)
unlike
c)
different
d)
alike
46.
Some people like to exercise indoors, _______________ others prefer to exercise outdoors.
a)
similarly
b)
whereas
c)
alike
d)
both
47.
I am fond of volleyball; __________________, my brother is enthusiastic about playing footbal.
a)
on the other hand
b)
in the same way
c)
too
d)
unlike
48.
________________ I am hungry, I won't eat anything because I'm on a diet.
a)
But
b)
Alike
c)
Although
d)
Both
49.
I like doing my homework on Friday __________________ my desk mate who generally does on Sunday evening.
a)
while
b)
like
c)
although
d)
in contrast to
50.
I sometimes go for a walk with my mom, ________________ I am not fond of it.
a)
although
b)
unlike
c)
in contrast to
d)
like
51.
Some people love eating meat, ________________ many others are vegetarians.
a)
while
b)
unlike
c)
similarly
d)
in the same way

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