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Compare and Contrast

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

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

11.

not the same as another thing; unlike

a)

different

b)

contrast

c)

specific

12.

very much the same as something

a)

contrast

b)

similar

c)

compare

13.

What type of chart is shown in the image?

a)

Venn Diagram

b)

T Chart

c)

Pie Chart

14.

What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

a)

similiarities

b)

differences

15.

What do you put in the inner circle of a Venn Diagram?

a)

similiarities

b)

differences

16.

Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:

a)

comparing

b)

contrasting

17.
Bill and Jack both like to eat pizza. Bill likes pepperoni pizza, but Jack only likes cheese pizza.
How are Bill and Jack alike?
a)
They hate pizza.
b)
Bill likes sausage pizza.
c)
They both like pizza.
d)
Jack likes pepperoni pizza
18.

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?

a)

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

b)

Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.

c)

Both Kate and Jill have homes.

19.

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.

20.

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?

a)

They both chew on things.

b)

They both love to cuddle.

c)

They both sleep a lot.

21.

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?

a)

They work with children.

b)

They work in hospitals.

c)

They work with many people.

22.
Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors.
What is different about Stella and Tim?
a)
Their parents have different jobs.
b)
They both live by water.
c)
Stella likes Tim.
d)
Tim likes Stella.
23.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.  What two things are being compared and contrasted?
a)
chocolate and strawberry ice cream
b)
vanilla and chocolate ice cream
c)
pizza and chips
d)
soda and water
24.

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...

a)

look alike

b)

are shy and quiet

c)

love the color purple

d)

enjoy celebrating their birthday

25.
Thousands of years ago the native people of North America had to build houses that fit their life. One kind of house was a tipi. The Plains people lived in tipis. Tipis were easy to put up and take down. In fact, it only took about half an hour to build a tipi. This was perfect for the Plains people who spent their time hunting and hunting animal.   The Inuit, who lived in the cold Artic region, spent part of the year living in Igloos. Igloos were temporary homes like tipis. However, they were built for the cold winter months whereas a tipi could be used year round. Both tipis and igloos had one main room that the family lived in and were usually made for a single family. Tipis and igloos were made of very different materials. Igloos were made from blocks of snow stacked on top of each other, while tipis were made of buffalo hide, tree branches or grass. The shape of tipis and igloos were also different. Tipis were cone-shaped, using three or four poles for support, in contrast, igloos were dome-shaped. One similarity between igloos and tipis was that both....
a)
Contained one main room for the family to use
b)
Were made with sticks and mud
c)
Served as temporary housing
d)
Were used only during the winter months
26.
Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?
a)
They both have short legs and powerful tails.
b)
They both eat eggs.
c)
They are both green.
d)
They both have hairy skin.
27.

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?

a)

legs and twigs

b)

frogs and toads

c)

cats and dogs

28.
Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
a)
Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
b)
Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
c)
Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
d)
Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.
29.
Tanner and Jonathen are extremely competitive. When the bake sale came at school they made a little bet that each of them would sell the most goods. Jonathen started off early in the morning selling baked goods to students. Tanner did not get started until lunch time each day. The day before turning in the final money, Jonathen was up on Tanner by 50 dollars. Tanner became angry and poked holes in all of the rest of Jonathen's baked goods. Jonathen decided that he could not sell the rest of the goods considering that they had been tampered with. Tanner ended winning by 100 dollars. Jonethen never even bothered to tell on him.
If asked to tell how the two characters contrast what would be the most appropriate conclusion?
a)
Tanner is a good sport, while Jonathen is not.
b)
Jonathen is a good sport, while Tanner is not.
c)
Tanner and Jonathen are both selfish
d)
Jonethen is popular and Tanner is not.
30.
Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones. In what ways do the two girls contrast?
a)
Kylie loved horseback riding and janet did not.
b)
Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.
c)
Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.
d)
Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.