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Compare and Contrast

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In writing, it highlights the ideas that are different and opposite to each other.

(a)  

2.

Explains and examines two or more ideas through their similarities, differences, or both.



(a)  

3.

In writing, it places similar or identical ideas together.



(a)  

4.

Transitional Devices are also known as

(a)  

5.

These devices are used to indicate agreement, addition, or similarity; to indicate contradiction, opposition, or limitation, and so on.

(a)  

6.

Below are some examples of comparison transitional devices except for one:

a)

likewise

b)

however

c)

as well as

d)

in like manner

7.

Below are some examples of contrast transitional devices, except for one:

a)

however

b)

in contrast

c)

unlike

d)

also

8.

This is the Latin word used for "compare" which means, “to liken, to compare.”

a)

Comparare

b)

Comparero

c)

Comperare

d)

Compare

9.

This is the Latin word for "contrast" which means, “against.”

a)

Contre

b)

Cantro

c)

Contra

d)

Cantra

10.

What is to English translation for the Latin word "stare?"

a)

to join

b)

to stand

c)

to see

d)

to defeat

11.

BONUS POINT. Write the complete title or name of our topic for today.

(a)  

12.

Writing will have a good flow and connection if there is an inclusion of the transitional devices.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

This is for compare and contrast only.

d)

None of the above

13.

The purpose of comparing and contrasting in writing is that it de-emphasizes the differences as well as the similarities of the ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

This is for transitional devices only.

d)

None of the above

14.

These are some of the types of transitional devices except for one.

a)

To compare

b)

To contrast

c)

To give example

d)

To recall

15.

These are the ways in how we put or indicate transitional devices, which one is not included?

a)

To connect letters

b)

To connect sentences

c)

To connect clauses

d)

To connect paragraphs