Compare and Contrast -flashcard

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To discuss the differences and similarities of two or more things.

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What is the key word that indicates differences?

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Contrast

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What is something that frogs and toads have in common?

Back

They can both live on land or water.

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What do T.Rex and Gigantosaurus have in common?

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Both are dinosaurs.

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What two flavors of ice cream are being compared?

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Chocolate and strawberry ice cream.

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What is the purpose of comparing?

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To find similarities between two or more things.

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What is the purpose of contrasting?

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To find differences between two or more things.

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Give an example of two animals that can be compared and contrasted.

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Cats and dogs.

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What is a similarity between apples and oranges?

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Both are fruits.

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What is a difference between apples and oranges?

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Apples are usually red or green, while oranges are orange.