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WorksheetsCompare and Contrast
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Compare is to explain how something is similar to something else.
True
False
When two things are different they are?
The same.
They are clones.
They are not the same or unlike each other.
All the above.
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.
They both like sports.
John is a fan of baseball and Jim is a fan of football.
Both Jim and John like reading books.
Jim likes playing sports, while John likes reading books.
When two things are the same they are?
They are different.
Alike
Opposites
All of the above
What is the definition of contrast?
What?
Explain how something is different from something else.
Explain how something is the same from something else.
When two objects are found together.
What tool is useful when comparing and contrasting two things?
KWL Chart
Brainstorming Web
Venn Diagram
T-Chart
Alaska and Hawaii are both states. Alaska has a cold climate, while Hawaii has a warm climate. How are Alaska and Hawaii similar?
Alaska and Hawaii are both states.
Alaska is cold and Hawaii is hot.
Alaska is not apart of the United States and Hawaii is.
They both have cold climates.
On a Venn Diagram where do you put the similarities?
Right Side
Middle
Left Side
None of the Above
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?
In both Science and Social Studies you read.
In Science you read about potential and Kinetic energy and in Social Studies you read about mummies and pyramids.
You watch videos in science and read in Social Studies.
All of the above.
When using a Venn Diagram for contrasting, which parts of the diagram do you use?
Middle
Right and Left Sides
Right Side
Left Side
not the same as another thing; unlike
different
contrast
specific
very much the same as something
contrast
similar
compare
What type of chart is shown in the image?
Venn Diagram
T Chart
Pie Chart
What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?
similiarities
differences
What do you put in the inner circle of a Venn Diagram?
similiarities
differences
Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:
comparing
contrasting
How are Bill and Jack alike?
Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?
Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
Both Kate and Jill have homes.
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?
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
Both holidays are in the summer.
I have a two pets - a dog and cat. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?
They both chew on things.
They both love to cuddle.
They both sleep a lot.
A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?
They work with children.
They work in hospitals.
They work with many people.
What is different about Stella and Tim?
Sarah and Ruth are twins. They were born on the same day and look alike. But Sarah and Ruth are very different people. Sarah is shy and quiet but Ruth is not shy and she loves talking to people. Sarah’s favorite school class is math, but Ruth’s favorite class is reading. The twins each have a pet. Sarah has a cat named Sally and Ruth has a pet bird named Polly. There are also more differences in the twins. Sarah’s favorite color is pink and Ruth’s favorite color is blue. Ruth likes to eat vegetables, but Sarah doesn’t like many vegetables. Also, Ruth’s favorite drink is fruit juice while Sarah’s favorite drink is milk. The twins look alike, but they are different on the inside and they are still best friends. Sarah and Ruth love each other very much. Both Sarah and Ruth...
look alike
are shy and quiet
love the color purple
enjoy celebrating their birthday
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?
Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. What two things are we comparing?
legs and twigs
frogs and toads
cats and dogs
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
If asked to tell how the two characters contrast what would be the most appropriate conclusion?
