Free Printable Compare and Contrast

1.

What does it mean to compare things?

a)

look at differences

b)

look at similarities

c)

look at what is alike and what is different.

2.

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 alike and what is different.

3.

Which graphic organizer can be used to show compare and contrast?

a)

b)

c)

d)

4.

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 can both live on land or water.

b)

They only live in the water.

c)

They both have long back legs.

d)

They both make great pets.

5.

Tara and Laura like to go hiking. While Laura loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tara loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Laura also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Laura loved the trek down. In what ways can you compare the two girls?

a)

Tana and Laura both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.

b)

Tana and Laura both were scared to eat fruit along the trial.

c)

Tana loved the hike up, while Laura loved the trek back down.

d)

Tana and Laura both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

6.

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)

Stella likes Tim.

c)

They both live by water.

d)

Tim likes Stella.

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7.

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

8.

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.

9.

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.

10.

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.

11.

Words that can be used when comparing.

a)

similar

alike

b)

differences

unalike

c)

same

unalike

12.

Words that can be used when contrasting.

a)

also

b)

differences

unalike

c)

similar

both

13.

Compare a basketball and a soccer ball.

a)

basketball is used with the hands the soccer ball is used with feet

b)

one is used on a court, the other is used on a field

c)

basketballs score points while soccer balls score goals.

d)

both are round and used in sports.

14.

A type of chart with overlapping circles used for compare and contrasr is a

a)

T Chart

b)

Venn Diagram

c)

Pie Chart

15.

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

a)

Similarities

b)

Differences

16.

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

a)

similarities

b)

differences

17.

Contrast a basketball and a soccer ball.

a)

Basketballs and soccer balls can be both used to play with.

b)

A basketball is dribbled while a soccer ball is kicked.

18.

Identify the key word: One similarity between dogs and cats is that they both have fur.

a)

have

b)

fur

c)

similarity

d)

cats

19.

When comparing, what words can you use?

a)

both

b)

alike

c)

similar

d)

but

20.

When contrasting, what words can you use?

a)

but

b)

in contrast

c)

however

d)

likewise

21.

Hand soap and liquid soap both work __________________.

a)

on the other hand
although

b)

too

c)

in the same way

d)

in contrast to

22.

My best friend and I both like rock music. We are _____________ in that way.

a)

while

b)

unlike

c)

different

d)

alike

23.

The apple and the orange are _____________. One is sweet, the other is sour.

a)

although

b)

dissimilar

c)

both

d)

but

24.

Some people like to exercise indoors, _______________ others prefer to exercise outdoors.

a)

similarly

b)

whereas

c)

alike

d)

both

25.

I am fond of volleyball; __________________, my brother is enthusiastic about playing footbal.

a)

on the other hand

b)

in the same way

c)

too

d)

unlike

26.

I like doing my homework on Friday __________________ my desk mate who generally does on Sunday evening.

a)

while

b)

like

c)

although

d)

in contrast to

27.

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

a)

True

b)

False

28.

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.

29.

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.

30.

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.

31.

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.

32.

Messi likes to eat ice cream after a soccer game. Aguero likes to drink coffee. Both are really good soccer players but Messi runs faster than Aguero. Aguero is really good at scoring. Messi and Aguero both played on the same team for World Cup.
What is different for Messi and Aguero?

a)

Messi runs faster than Aguero.

b)

Messi and Aguero played for different teams at the World Cup.

c)

Messi is a better at Math than Aguero.

d)

Before soccer games, Aguero and Messi eat different things.

33.

When purchasing goods or services, most consumers have a choice of using cash or a credit card. Credit cards are very convenient. Credit cards charge interest, which is an additional charge on top of whatever the product or service costs. If a credit card user doesn’t pay his bill immediately, the interest compounds (increases), which can make an everyday purchase turn into long-term debt. On the other hand, using cash means a person is only using only money he has and is not accumulating debt to pay in the future. What is a difference between cash and credit cards?

a)

Cash leaves you with no interest and credit cards have interest.

b)

One is paper and one is bigger paper.

c)

Cash you get from your parents and credit cards you get from the bank.

d)

Consumers prefer cash over credit cards.

34.

There are some similarities between the T.Rex and the Gigantosaurus. Both were meat-eaters. Both were saurischians, or "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs, as contrasted with "bird-lipped" dinosaurs. Each dinosaur was the dominant predator of its time and place. What is something they have in common?

a)

They were both bird-lipped dinosaurs.

b)

They were both plant eaters.

c)

both were dominant predators of their time.

d)

They were both small dinosaurs.

35.

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.

36.

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

37.

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

38.

Thousands of years ago the native people of North America had to build houses that fit their life. One kind of house was a teepee. The Plains people lived in teepees. Teepees were easy to put up and take down. In fact, it only took about half an hour to build a teepee. This was perfect for the Plains people who spent their time hunting and hunting animal. The Inuit, who lived in the cold Arctic region, spent part of the year living in Igloos. Igloos were temporary homes like teepees. However, they were built for the cold winter months whereas a teepee could be used year round. Both teepees and igloos had one main room that the family lived in and were usually made for a single family. Teepees and igloos were made of very different materials. Igloos were made from blocks of snow stacked on top of each other, while teepes were made of buffalo hide, tree branches or grass. The shape of teepees and igloos were also different. Teepees were cone-shaped, using three or four poles for support, in contrast, igloos were dome-shaped. One similarity between igloos and teepees 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.

39.

Crocodiles and alligators are large, frightful-looking reptiles. They are classified as reptiles because they have tough, scaly skin and are cold-blooded. This means their body temperatures become warmer as the air temperature rises and colder as the air temperature falls. Both crocodiles and alligators bury their eggs in sand or mud until their babies hatch. Very young crocodiles and alligators eat worms and insects. Adults eat mammals and are even known to attack humans. Crocodiles and alligators swim by sweeping their tails from side to side in the water. Because they need air to breathe, the tips of their noses and their eyes can always be seen outside of the water. How can you tell a crocodile apart from an alligator? The main difference is that a crocodile has a narrow snout that comes to a point at the tip, and the fourth lower tooth is always visible even when the crocodile's mouth is closed. An alligator, on the other hand, has a broad, blunt snout. Its fourth lower tooth cannot be seen when the alligator's mouth is closed. Another difference between crocodiles and alligators is their habitat. Crocodiles are found near swamps, lakes and rivers in the tropical areas of Africa, Australia, Asia, Madagascar, and South America. Alligators are only found in two freshwater locations: The American Alligator can be found in the southeastern United States from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas. The Chinese Alligator lives in the Yangtze River Valley in China. In addition, alligators are less aggressive and move more slowly than crocodiles. They are also not as large. Crocodiles are known to have grown as long as 23 feet. Alligators grow to be about 15 feet long.
How do crocodiles and alligators look different?

a)

Crocodiles swim by moving their tail from side to side, and alligators keep their tails still.

b)

An alligator’s fourth lower tooth is always visible.

c)

Crocodiles have narrow snouts, but alligators have broad snouts.

d)

Alligators are brown, but crocodiles are green.

40.

Sarah and Ruth are twins. They were born on the same day and look alike. However, Sarah and Ruth are very different people. Sarah is shy and quiet but Ruth is outgoing and 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 are 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.

41.

Tara and Laura like to go hiking. While Laura loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tara loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Laura also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Laura loved the trek down. In what ways can you compare the two girls?

a)

Tana and Laura both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.

b)

Tana and Laura both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

c)

Tana and Laura both were scared to eat fruit along the trial.

d)

Tana loved the hike up, while Laura loved the trek back down.

42.

Rain forests are filled with trees and plants. They are home to millions of animals. There are two main types of rain forests: temperate and tropical. Some tropical rain forests are near the equator. They are in South America, Africa and Australia. Some temperate rain forests are along the west coast of the United States and Canada. There are more trees in tropical rain forests that in temperate ones. Both get over 80 inches of rain a year. However, in tropical rain forests it is almost always raining. Temperate rain forests have wet and dry seasons. The soil of a tropical rain forest is very old. Temperate rain forests have soil that has more nutrients in it. What characteristics do both forests share?

a)

They are both near the equator.

b)

It is always raining in both forests.

c)

They get over 80 inches of rain a year.

d)

They have wet and dry seasons.

43.

Megan has two cats and she lives in a big house. Jessica lives in a small apartment and she has three dogs. How are Megan and Jessica different?

a)

One of them has dogs and lives in an apartment and the other one has cats and lives in a house.

b)

They both have pets.

c)

They are both girls.

44.

How are these two objects similar?

a)

They are the same color.

b)

They both have leaves.

c)

They're both apples.

45.

Adam likes to go for a run every morning before work. Jacob likes to ride his bicycle every evening after dinner. How are they similar?

a)

Adam runs and Jacob bikes.

b)

They both exercise everyday.

c)

They both exercise before work.

d)

They both exercise after dinner.

46.

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?

a)

They both want to marry the prince.

b)

The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.

c)

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

47.

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.

48.

I have a pet dog and cat in my house. 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.

49.

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.

50.

If I have a problem, I talk to my mom about it because she is nicer than my dad.

a)

This is a comparison.

b)

This is a contrasting statement.

Compare and Contrast

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

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