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Compare and Contrast Transitions Practice

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are compare and contrast transitions used for in writing?

a)

To show the similarities and differences between ideas, concepts, or arguments.

b)

To introduce new ideas or arguments in a text.

c)

To summarize the main points of a text.

d)

To provide examples and evidence for a main point.

2.

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast transition?

a)

however

b)

therefore

c)

also

d)

meanwhile

3.

True or False: Compare and contrast transitions help to show similarities and differences between two or more ideas.

a)

Compare and contrast transitions are not used to show similarities and differences

b)

Compare and contrast transitions are only used to show similarities

c)

True

d)

False

4.

Which transition word or phrase can be used to show similarities between two ideas?

a)

in contrast

b)

similarly

c)

on the other hand

d)

however

5.

Fill in the blank: Compare and contrast transitions are important in writing because they help to ________ ideas and make the text more coherent.

a)

connect

b)

disrupt

c)

separate

d)

confuse

6.

Which of the following is an example of a compare and contrast transition?

a)

also

b)

meanwhile

c)

however

d)

therefore

7.
I hate intolerance; ____________ I try not to become bitter when I see it. 
a)
Still
b)
that is
c)
to repeat
d)
because
8.
He concluded like this: “______________, there’s no business like show business.”
a)
Soon
b)
Next
c)
In summary,
d)
As a result,
9.
Barbara, ________, is the best student in class.
a)
Without a doubt
b)
yet
c)
plus
d)
soon
10.
Please, don't forget the cat food and juice. _____________, bring the paper plates, napkins, and cups to the picnic.
a)
To conclude
b)
Nevertheless,
c)
Furthermore,
d)
For instance,
11.
Before I wrote the research paper, I read five books; _________________, I scanned seven magazine articles and interviewed two experts on the topic.  
a)
in addition
b)
on the contrary
c)
yet
d)
thus
12.
This morning, I will be in Dayton. __________, I will be in Xenia. 
a)
Above all
b)
In effect
c)
Later
d)
As a result
13.
The music’s too loud. _____________, it’s making the windows rattle. 
a)
Besides
b)
In fact,
c)
Although
d)
Consequently
14.
He expected to do well on the test, ____________ he had studied diligently
a)
and then
b)
in brief
c)
but
d)
for
15.
She felt exhausted; ________________, she took a nap
a)
therefore
b)
nevertheless
c)
whereas
d)
for example
16.
She felt exhausted; ________________, she took a nap
a)
therefore
b)
nevertheless
c)
whereas
d)
for example
17.
That restaurant is awful. Yesterday, ___________, I found a bug in my soup
a)
and
b)
for example
c)
however
d)
in conclusion
18.

You'd better take the earlier bus. ___, you'll arrive late.

a)

Consequently

b)

Furthermore

c)

Otherwise

19.

Jamelle wasn't tired. _________________, he took a nap. He thought it was a good idea because he had to write his exam that night.

a)

Otherwise

b)

Hence

c)

Nonetheless

20.

The weather was terrible. ______________, we decided to delay our trip.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Besides

c)

Therefore

21.

You must buy the tickets today; _______________, we won't be able to go to the concert.

a)

otherwise

b)

although

c)

besides

22.

We live in the same building; _____________, we hardly see each other.

a)

however

b)

therefore

c)

furthermore

23.

That condo isn't big enough for all of us, and _______________, it's too expensive.

a)

furthermore

b)

hence

c)

although

24.

There is no practice tonight; ____________, there has been no practice all week.

a)

in fact

b)

however

c)

yet

d)

therefore

25.

You were supposed to arrive at work at noon. _____________, your boss was in a meeting and thankfully, didn't notice you arrive late.

a)

However

b)

Beforehand

c)

Basically

26.
____________ Elijah went to the doctor, he stopped by the office to drop off a sick note. 
a)
Besides
b)
Although
c)
After
d)
During
27.

Hailey has a kind personality. ________________, she is patient and friendly. Secondly, she is observant. Finally, she is a great listener.

a)

Furthermore

b)

Regarding

c)

Especially

d)

First of all

28.

Calesa dislikes reading poetry. ___________, she enjoys listening to music.

a)

Instead

b)

Similarly

c)

Hence

d)

Besides

29.

After he came home from school, rather than doing his homework, he played video games for two hours. In addition, he ate a bowl of ice cream. Lastly, he took a nap. _____________, Eric had a relaxing afternoon.

a)

While

b)

Overall

c)

Especially

d)

Above

30.

_________________ the day, Ahmad daydreamed about going home and getting lost in a good book.

a)

Throughout

b)

Under

c)

Because of

d)

As a result

31.

Cho loves her puppy for many reasons. _________________, she is tiny and adorable.

a)

Lastly

b)

Especially

c)

To begin with

d)

In addition

32.

Aisha could not decide whether to go to Chipotle or Taco Bell. __________ it appeared that Taco Bell had cheaper prices, Chipotle had better quality food.

a)

While

b)

Besides

c)

Similarly

d)

And

33.

____________ you go to the hardware store, will you pick me up a wrench?

a)

Especially

b)

Hence

c)

Thus

d)

If

34.
Audrey spent time organizing her locker. At the top, she stacked her books. In the middle, she hung her jacket. ______________, she kept spare shoes. 
a)
On the bottom
b)
Beyond
c)
Through
d)
Above
35.

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

a)

Simultaneously

b)

Equally important

c)

Specifically

d)

Despite

36.

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

37.

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Moreover

c)

So

d)

In sum

38.

________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

a)

Beyond

b)

Indeed

c)

Despite

d)

For instance

39.

________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

a)

First

b)

Of course

c)

Beyond

d)

Finally

40.

My older brother is the meanest person I know. For instance,

a)

he’s often crying and unhappy.

b)

he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

c)

he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.

d)

he always hits me when I walk by him.

41.

________. Nonetheless, I went to school and did the best I could on the test.

a)

I was nervous about the big test and wanted to say home.

b)

I studied hard and was ready to start the day.

c)

I ate breakfast early and headed for school.

d)

My mom took me to school.

42.

________. Consequently, I was late to school.

a)

I never wake up on time.

b)

I always wake up on time.

c)

My mom woke me up for school.

d)

I was ready to start the day.

43.

My friend, Morty, is a little forgetful. Indeed, he

a)

often forgets to bring his backpack to school.

b)

always remembers to bring his supplies.

c)

never answers his phone.

d)

is always willing to help.

44.

Which of the following passages uses the word “meanwhile” correctly?

a)

I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, “I’ll be back!” I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.

b)

I met my dad at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.

c)

My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.

d)

I was getting ready to leave. Meanwhile, my mom was already waiting in the car.

45.

Which of the following sentences uses the word “simultaneously” correctly?

a)

I was watching Youtube while simultaneously working on assignments on another device.

b)

“I feel simultaneously,” she announced, “so I can’t stay for dinner."

c)

Simultaneously, he ate the candy. Then, he had a toothache.

d)

I had breakfast and simultaneously had dinner afterwards.

46.

Joanna and I are a lot alike. Joanna enjoys learning about the sea animals. Similarly, ___

a)

I like going for walks.

b)

I enjoy going to the aquarium.

c)

I am a vegetarian

d)

I enjoy going to the movies.

47.

Ronnie read the book in one day despite

a)

not going for a walk.

b)

saying he didn't like reading.

c)

saying he loved reading.

d)

staying up all night.

48.

I am easily amused. Specifically, _____

a)

I love watching horror movies

b)

I love watching about romance.

c)

I love watching comedies.

d)

I love watching documentaries.

49.

Kat should be team captain. She is passionate about soccer. Moreover, ___

a)

she loves talking to friends.

b)

she is the slowest player on the team.

c)

she is the best player on the team.

d)

she is the smartest student at school.

50.
I sometimes go for a walk with my mom, ________________ I am not fond of it.
a)
although
b)
unlike
c)
in contrast to
d)
like
51.

Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?

a)

Similarly

b)

In Conclusion

c)

On the other hand

d)

Nonetheless

52.

Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?

a)

On the other hand

b)

Similarly

c)

In contrast

d)

While

53.

Milo is an adorable puppy even though he eats Mrs. Gz's socks and sandals.

a)

This is a comparison.

b)

This is a contrasting statement.

54.

My sister as well as my brother is from Mexico.

a)

This is a comparison.

b)

This is a contrasting statement.

55.

Based on the dialogue in scene 1 Jonathan feels he didn't do anything wrong. "I didn't even want to read it, but you gave me the impression that you wanted me to, so..." 

What is the BEST way to rewrite the second sentence to make this sound better?

a)

This shows "I didn't even want to read it, but you gave me the impression that you wanted me to, so..." 

b)

To prove my point "I didn't even want to read it, but you gave me the impression that you wanted me to, so..." 

c)

For example, in line 17 Jonathan says, "I didn't even want to read it, but you gave me the impression that you wanted me to, so..." 

56.

Based on the dialogue in scene 1 Jonathan feels he didn't do anything wrong. For example, in line 17 Jonathan says, "I didn't even want to read it, but you gave me the impression that you wanted me to, so..." Jonathan is blaming Deanna instead of taking responsibility for his own actions. He thinks he was right.

What is the BEST way to rewrite the highlighted to make this sound better?

a)

This shows how Jonathan is blaming Deanna instead of taking responsibility for his own actions. He thinks he was right.

b)

This shows how Jonathan is blaming Deanna instead of taking responsibility for his own actions. This leads the reader to the conclusion that he thinks he was right.

57.

The following words are used to do what?

like, same, both, similar, equally, also

a)

contrast

b)

compare

58.

The following words are used to what:

different, although, instead of, on the other hand

a)

compare

b)

contrast

59.
The key word except is…
a)
Compare
b)
Contrast
60.
The key word another is…
a)
Compare
b)
Both
c)
Contrast
61.

Butterflies have brightly colored wings while a bee’s wings are transparent.

This piece of information shows:

a)

a difference

b)

a similarity

c)

a random information.

62.

Bees live in large groups called colonies, but butterflies often travel by themselves.

This information about the two insects shows me:

a)

that bees are better than butterflies

b)

a similarity

c)

a difference

63.

Butterflies and bees feed off of nectar and pollen from flowers.

This information shows me:

a)

bees and butterflies enjoy their meal

b)

a similarity

c)

a difference

64.

This is an example of comparing and contrasting:

a)

settings

b)

characters

c)

animals

65.

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.

66.

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.

67.

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.

68.

This is an example of comparing and contrasting:

a)

settings

b)

characters

c)

objects

69.

Identify the key word that will help me tell if we’re comparing or contrasting:

Turtles and frogs have many qualities in common.

a)

many

b)

qualities

c)

in common

d)

dogs

70.

Dogs tend to be louder than cats.

This sentence is:

a)

persuading us to get a cat

b)

a similarity

c)

a difference

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