Comparison and Contrast Concepts

Comparison and Contrast Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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This video tutorial covers the language and grammar used in writing comparison and contrast essays in English. It explains the use of comparative adjectives, the structures for short and long adjectives, and how to use 'more' with adjectives and nouns. The video also discusses the 'as...as' construction for showing equality or inequality, and provides phrases for organizing comparison points. Transition words like 'whereas', 'while', and 'in contrast' are introduced to help connect ideas. The tutorial concludes with a summary of key points and encourages viewers to engage with the content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the video?

To teach grammar rules for all English writing

To discuss the culture of Houston and Holland

To show how to write comparison and contrast essays

To explain the history of English language

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you form a comparative adjective from a short adjective?

Add 'more' before the adjective

Add 'less' before the adjective

Add 'est' to the end

Add 'er' to the end

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when using 'more' with long adjectives?

Using 'much' instead of 'more'

Doubling the last consonant

Forgetting to add 'er'

Not using 'more' at all

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'as...as' construction indicate?

That two things are unrelated

That two things are equal

That one thing is better

That one thing is worse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is used to express similarities between two things?

However

Unlike

Whereas

Both

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase can you use to introduce a difference in an essay?

The first similarity is

The first difference is

The same as

In contrast to

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is used to show a contrast between two ideas?

Similarly

Both

Whereas

The same

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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