Compare and Contrast

Identify the transition word:

Both dogs and cats have fur. 

• Have

• dogs

• Both

• have

What does compare mean?

• differences

• similarities

• similarities and differences

Which sentence is correct?

• Anthony likes soccer. Francisco likes too soccer.

• Anthony likes soccer. Francisco likes soccer too.

• Anthony likes soccer too. Francisco likes soccer.

Which sentence is correct?

• Anthony and Francisco both are from Guatemala.

• Anthony and Francisco both are from Guatemala. also

• Both Anthony and Francisco are from Guatemala.

Which sentence is correct?

• Anthony has 0 brothers, but Francisco has 4 brothers.

• Anthony has 0 brothers but, Francisco has 4 brothers.

• Anthony has 0 brothers. But Francisco has 4 brothers.

Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. Frogs catch food with long tongues like toads. They eat insects and small animals. Frogs have long legs and moist skin. However, toads have shorter back legs and drier skin.

Which transition word is used?

• but

• however

• both

What does contrast mean?

• same and different

• different

• same

Jim likes to read books. John likes to read books too.

Is this a similarity or a difference?

• similarity

• difference

Alaska has a cold climate. In contrast, Hawaii has a warm climate.

Is this a similarity or a difference?

• similarity

• difference

Which words show a difference? (select all that apply)

• but

• in contrast

• however

• like