Reading Comprehension: Compare and Contrast

Front

Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming; her step sisters are mean and cruel. Difference?

Back

Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

Front

Differences in friends' homes:

Back

Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.

Front

Fourth of July vs. Veteran's Day: differences?

Back

Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.

Front

I have a dog, Spot, and a cat, Stripes. Spot chews his bone, while Stripes sleeps. How are they similar?

Back

They both love to cuddle.

Front

A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at school, while the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are they alike?

Back

They work with many people.

Front

Key word in: This wall is made of brick, that wall is made of drywall.

Back

While

Front

Key word 'same' indicates:

Back

Compare

Front

Key word 'different' is...

Back

Contrast

Front

Differences and similarities of two or more things are discussed.

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

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

Back

They are eating ice cream.