Compare and Contrast Practice 1

Front

When we say compare, we look for...

Back

similar things

Front

Definition of comparing and contrasting?

Back

Similarities and differences between two or more things.

Front

Reptiles have scales, claws, and lay eggs with hard shells on land. Amphibians have moist skin, no claws, and lay eggs without shells in water. Young reptiles have lungs; young amphibians have gills but develop lungs as adults. Compare reptiles and amphibians:

Back

Reptiles and amphibians both have lungs as adults.

Front

Sally has strawberry ice cream; Juan has chocolate. What do they have in common?

Back

They are eating ice cream.

Front

Definition of contrast?

Back

Explain how something is different from something else.

Front

Correct text structure:

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compare and contrast

Answer explanation

Front

Comparing two things explains how they are...

Back

alike or similar.

Front

When you CONTRAST two things, you explain how they are...

Back

different

Front

Tana and Laura enjoyed hiking, swimming in waterfalls, and eating fresh fruit. Compare their preferences.

Back

Both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

Front

Crocodiles and alligators have scales, backbones, short legs, and powerful tails. They hatch from eggs.

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Both have short legs and powerful tails.