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compare and contrast

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Compare is to explain how something is similar to something else.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

When two things are different they are?

a)

The same.

b)

They are clones.

c)

They are not the same or unlike each other.

d)

All the above.

3.

Jim likes playing sports. His favorites are football and baseball. John doesn't like sports, his favorite activity is reading books. How are Jim and John different.

a)

They both like sports.

b)

John is a fan of baseball and Jim is a fan of football.

c)

Both Jim and John like reading books.

d)

Jim likes playing sports, while John likes reading books.

4.

When two things are the same they are?

a)

They are different.

b)

Alike

c)

Opposites

d)

All of the above

5.

What is the definition of contrast?

a)

What?

b)

Explain how something is different from something else.

c)

Explain how something is the same from something else.

d)

When two objects are found together.

6.

What tool is useful when comparing and contrasting two things?

a)

KWL Chart

b)

Brainstorming Web

c)

Venn Diagram

d)

T-Chart

7.

Alaska and Hawaii are both states. Alaska has a cold climate, while Hawaii has a warm climate. How are Alaska and Hawaii similar?

a)

Alaska and Hawaii are both states.

b)

Alaska is cold and Hawaii is hot.

c)

Alaska is not apart of the United States and Hawaii is.

d)

They both have cold climates.

8.

On a Venn Diagram where do you put the similarities?

a)

Right Side

b)

Middle

c)

Left Side

d)

None of the Above

9.

In Science class, you have to read about potential and kinetic energy. In Social Studies class, you read about mummies and pyramids. How is Science class and Social Studies class different?

a)

In both Science and Social Studies you read.

b)

In Science you read about potential and Kinetic energy and in Social Studies you read about mummies and pyramids.

c)

You watch videos in science and read in Social Studies.

d)

All of the above.

10.

When using a Venn Diagram for contrasting, which parts of the diagram do you use?

a)

Middle

b)

Right and Left Sides

c)

Right Side

d)

Left Side