Compare and Contrast Language

Read the sentence.

Milo thinks all cheese is gross, unless it’s cream cheese.

Which word signals that the types of cheeses will be compared?

• unless

• all

• gross

• cheese

Read the sentence.

Bears and gorillas are both mammals.

Which word signals that the animals will be compared?

• both

• bears

• gorillas

• mammals

Read the sentence.

Jill will go to dance class on Monday instead of going to gymnastics class.

Which word signals that Jill’s plans will be contrasted?

• instead

• dance class

• going to

• Monday

Read the sentence.

Although Briana doesn’t like milk, she does like yogurt.

Which word signals that Briana’s tastes will be contrasted?

• Although

• doesn't like

• yogurt

• does

Read the sentence.

Rufus likes to eat slowly, while Donovan likes to eat quickly.

Which word signals that how Rufus eats will be compared with how Donovan eats?

• while

• quickly

• slowly

• likes