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Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 4hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When you compare one thing to another, you explain how the two are
a)
different
b)
mysterious
c)
alike or similar
d)
interesting
2.
When you contrast two things, you explain how they are
a)
different
b)
perfect
c)
the same
d)
pretty
3.
The dog, like the cat, is a household pet. This statement is a comparison.
a)
No!
b)
Yes!
4.
All of these words are ways to express contrast except
a)
unlike
b)
have in common
c)
differ
d)
however
5.
A comparsion and contrast can be used in the same sentence!
a)
True!
b)
False!
6.
Is compare and contrast the same thing as similarities and differences?
a)
No way!
b)
Sometimes...
c)
Only on Thursday.
d)
Yes it is!
7.
Fill in the blank: The common house cat is a cousin of the tiger, ______, a tiger is much larger. 
a)
and
b)
like
c)
however
d)
too
8.
Fill in the blank: Mrs. Boileau and Miss. D. are ________ because they are both teachers!
a)
similar
b)
different
c)
unlike
d)
however
9.
What is this graphic organizer called?
a)
An organizer 
b)
A chart
c)
2 circles
d)
Venn Diagram
10.
What is it used for?
a)
Comparing and contrasting
b)
Similarities and differences
c)
Organize information from two things
d)
All the above
11.

What is this shape?

a)

triangle

b)

circle

c)

quadrilateral

d)

hexagon

12.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

octogon

b)

pentagon

c)

triangle

d)

parallelogram

13.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

trapezoid

b)

square

c)

Fraction

d)

hexagon

14.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

rectangle

b)

trapezoid

c)

trapezium

d)

square

15.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

triangle

b)

trapezoid

c)

rhombus

d)

trapezium

16.
A square can be a rhombus.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
A rectangle is can also be called a...
a)
Parallelogram
b)
Trapezoid
c)
Rhombus
d)
Pentagon
18.
Which quadrilateral has all right angles and all sides the same length?
a)
Rhombus
b)
Parallelogram
c)
Square
d)
Trapezoid
19.
Classify the quadrilateral in as many ways as possible.
a)
quadrilateral, parallelogram
b)
rectangle
c)
quadrilateral,parallelogram, rectangle
d)
quadrilateral,parallelogram, rectangle, square
20.
Classify this the quadrilateral in as many ways as possible.
a)
quadrilateral, trapezoid, square
b)
quadrilateral, trapezoid
c)
quadrilateral, parallelogram, trapezoid
21.
Classify this quadrilateral in as many ways as possible.
a)
quadrilateral, parallelogram, rhombus, square
b)
quadrilateral, parallelogram
c)
quadrilateral, rhombus
d)
quadrilateral, parallelogram, rhombus
22.
Classify this quadrilateral in as many ways as possible.
a)
quadrilateral, parallelogram
b)
quadrilateral, rhombus, paralleogram
c)
quadrilateral, paralellogram, rectangle
d)
quadrilateral, parallelogram, trapezoid
23.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

square

b)

rectangle

c)

circle

d)

triangle

24.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

pentagon

b)

hexagon

c)

octagon

25.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

pentagon

b)

hexagon

c)

octagon

26.

What is the name of this shape?

a)

pentagon

b)

hexagon

c)

octagon

27.

Which figure can be categorized as a rectangle?

a)

kite

b)

rhombus

c)

square

d)

trapezoid

28.

A square, a rectangle, a trapezoid, and a rhombus all belong to which group of shapes?

a)

squares

b)

parallelograms

c)

quadrilaterals

d)

regular polygons

29.

All quadrilaterals have four sides. Trapezoids are quadrilaterals, so all trapezoids have...

a)

four sides

b)

four right angles

c)

four acute angles

d)

two pairs of parallel sides

30.

Which shapes are parallelograms?

a)

rectangle, rhombus, square

b)

rectangle, square, trapezoid,

c)

square, trapezoid, triangle

d)

square, trapezoid, rhombus

31.
Which quadrilateral cannot be called a parallelogram?
a)
Square
b)
Trapezoid
c)
Rectangle
d)
Rhombus
32.
Which quadrilateral has only one set of parallel sides?
a)
Rhombus
b)
Rectangle
c)
Square
d)
Trapezoid
33.
Which quadrilateral has all right angles and all sides the same length?
a)
Rhombus
b)
Parallelogram
c)
Square
d)
Trapezoid
34.
A square can also be called a rectangle and a rhombus.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Name this quadrilateral.
a)
Rhombus
b)
Triangle
c)
Parallelogram
d)
Trapezoid
36.
Name this quadrilateral.
a)
Rectangle
b)
Parallelogram
c)
Square
d)
Kite
37.
What does it mean to compare things?
a)
look at differences
b)
look at similarities
38.
What does it mean to contrast?
a)
To tell what is alike and what is the same.
b)
To tell what is different.
c)
To tell what is the same.
d)
To tell what is alike and what is different.
39.
Which graphic organizer can be used for compare and contrast?
a)
Timeline
b)
Venn Diagram
c)
Flowchart
d)
T-Chart
40.
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.
41.
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. Name something the same about the two animals.
a)
They only live in the water.
b)
They can both live on land or water.
c)
They both have long back legs.
d)
They both make great pets.
42.
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
43.
Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick. Which key words tell you this is organized as compare contrast?

a)
water instead of soda
b)
on the other hand, although
c)
and, so
d)
is a much healthier choice
44.
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.
45.
The key word another is…
a)
Compare
b)
Both
c)
Contrast
46.
The key word same
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
47.
The key word different is…
a)
Contrast
b)
Compare
48.
Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing Sally and Juan, what do they have in common?
a)
They are eating with a spoon.
b)
It is hot outside.
c)
I like to eat ice cream.
d)
They are eating ice cream.