Compare and Contrast

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What is a key word that indicates comparison?

Back

Words like 'similar', 'both', and 'like' indicate comparison.

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What is a key word that indicates contrast?

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Words like 'unlike', 'but', and 'however' indicate contrast.

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Give an example of comparing two animals.

Back

Both cats and dogs are popular pets.

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Give an example of contrasting two animals.

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Cats are usually independent, while dogs are often more social.

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What is one way to compare two holidays?

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You can say both holidays are celebrated in the same country.

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What is one way to contrast two holidays?

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

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What is a similarity between frogs and toads?

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Both frogs and toads can live in water and on land.

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What is a difference between frogs and toads?

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Frogs have moist skin, while toads have drier skin.