Compare and Contrast Quiz

Which of the following sentences best compares apples and oranges using comparative language?

• Apples and oranges are both fruits, but apples are usually sweeter.

• Apples are red.

• Oranges are round.

• Apples and oranges are not the same colour.

What is a similarity between a bicycle and a car?

• Both are used for transportation.

• Only cars have wheels.

• Bicycles use petrol.

• Cars are always faster.

Which sentence best shows a difference between summer and winter in Canada?

• Both seasons have holidays.

• Summer is usually warm, while winter is cold and snowy.

• Winter is a season.

• Summer and winter are the same length.

Which of the following is an example of using comparative language?

• The cat is black.

• The dog is bigger than the cat.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The dog is barking.

How are hockey and soccer similar?

• Both are team sports played with a ball or puck.

• Only hockey is played on ice.

• Soccer uses a puck.

• Hockey is played in summer.

Which of the following best organises ideas clearly when comparing two animals?

• Dogs are friendly. Cats are quiet. Dogs bark. Cats purr.

• Dogs and cats are both common pets. However, dogs are usually more social, while cats are often more independent.

• Cats are animals.

• Dogs have tails.

Which sentence uses an example to support a comparison?

• Trains are faster than buses.

• Trains are a type of transport.

• For example, a train from Toronto to Ottawa takes less time than a bus.

• Buses have wheels.

What is a key difference between a solid and a liquid?

• Solids have a fixed shape, while liquids take the shape of their container.

• Both have a fixed shape.

• Liquids are always cold.

• Solids can be poured.

Which of the following best summarises the main similarities and differences between cats and dogs?

• Cats and dogs are both pets, but cats are usually more independent and dogs are often more social.

• Cats are pets.

• Dogs bark.

• Cats and dogs are animals.

Which sentence uses the correct Canadian spelling?

• The colour of the maple leaf is red.

• The color of the maple leaf is red.

• The maple leaf is red.

• The maple leaf is a symbol.