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- 1. Multiple Choice
In which of the following situations could you compare and contrast?
You are voting for class president and there are three students running
You are writing an essay about which time period you’d rather live in: the 1980s or the 1880s.
You are deciding what the major differences are between the first and last Harry Potter books.
All of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
Kelvin is writing about the Greek myths that he recently read. He describes how they each focus on a hero’s quest and how each hero is different. Kelvin is ________.
comparing Greek myths but not contrasting them
comparing Greek myths with Roman myths
comparing and contrasting Greek myths
not comparing or contrasting
- 3. Multiple Choice
When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.
write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram
write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn Diagram
write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart
skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away
- 4. Multiple Choice
What would you compare and contrast to respond to the following essay prompt?
"Compare and contrast mammals and reptiles. Discuss their life cycles, habitats and bodies."
mammals and reptiles
humans and insects
vertebrates
deserts and rainforests
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements contrasts mammals and reptiles?
Humans are mammals.
Both mammals and reptiles are vertebrates.
Mammals are warm blooded while reptiles are cold blooded.
Mammals and reptiles can live in the same habitat.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words or phrases can be used to show a comparison?
On the other hand
Similarly
In contrast
While
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words or phrases could be used when contrasting?
Similarly
In Conclusion
On the other hand
Nonetheless
- 8. Multiple Choice
When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?
truth and lies
clues and facts
similarities and differences
wrongs and rights
- 9. Multiple Choice
Poison ivy and poison oak are woody plants that grow in almost any habitat and are very similar in appearance. Both poison oak and poison ivy have berrylike fruit and brown stems. But poison ivy acts more like a vine than a bush and can grow high in trees. The fruit of poison ivy is gray and smooth. On the other hand, poison oak acts more like a bush than a vine. The fruit of poison oak is hairy instead of smooth.
How are poison ivy and poison oak similar?
Both are vines
Both have hairy fruit
Both look exactly alike
Both have berrylike fruit
- 10. Multiple Choice
Poison ivy and poison oak are woody plants that grow in almost any habitat and are very similar in appearance. Both poison oak and poison ivy have berrylike fruit and brown stems. But poison ivy acts more like a vine than a bush and can grow high in trees. The fruit of poison ivy is gray and smooth. On the other hand, poison oak acts more like a bush than a vine. The fruit of poison oak is hairy instead of smooth.
How are poison ivy and poison oak different?
Poison ivy is a woody plant, but poison oak is not.
Poison ivy has smooth fruit, poison oak has hairy fruit.
Poison oak can live in almost any habitat, poison ivy cannot.
Poison oak has a brown stem and poison ivy has a green stem.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Reptiles have scales and their toes have claws; amphibians have moist skin and their toes do not have claws. Both reptiles and amphibians lay eggs. However, reptile eggs have a thick hard shell and are laid on land, but amphibian eggs have no shell and are laid in water. Young reptiles are miniature replicas of their parents and are born with lungs, but young amphibians start out with gills. Once amphibians have matured to adults they have lungs.
When comparing reptiles and amphibians:
Reptiles and amphibians both have lungs as adults.
Reptiles and amphibians both have toes on their claws.
Reptiles and amphibians have gills when babies.
Reptiles and amphibians have scales.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Reptiles have scales and their toes have claws; amphibians have moist skin and their toes do not have claws. Both reptiles and amphibians lay eggs. However, reptile eggs have a thick hard shell and are laid on land, but amphibian eggs have no shell and are laid in water. Young reptiles are miniature replicas of their parents and are born with lungs, but young amphibians start out with gills. Once amphibians have matured to adults they have lungs.
When contrasting reptiles and amphibians,
Reptiles and amphibians lay eggs.
Reptiles and amphibians are ectotherms
Reptiles do not have claws, but amphibians do.
Reptiles lay eggs with a shell and amphibians lay eggs without a shell.
- 13. Multiple Choice
In the track of the hurricane much damage was done. Fences and stone walls were blown down, and the stalks of Indian corn were bent over and broken off near the ground. Hay in the fields was suddenly whisked up, and scattered over adjoining territory for a mile away, being lost. As the wind increased in force many large apple and other kinds of trees were torn up by the roots ; in some instances enclosing animals in such a manner that they could not get away by their efforts alone, though they were not injured.
A large portion of the roof of the church, and boards from tile roofs and sides of several other buildings were carried away. Several dwelling houses were shattered, and two or three buildings were entirely destroyed. In the space covered by the wind was a house, with a wing which was barricaded. The whirlwind swept down upon the wing with such violence that it was instantly demolished, three of its sides falling to the ground.
The first passage focuses more on the rain, whereas the second passage (a firsthand account) focuses on...
The wind
The water
The destruction
Both the wind and destruction
- 14. Multiple Choice
Tana and Lua like to go hiking. While Lua loved to bring her dog and walk the trail, Tana loved to bike. Both girls really enjoyed finding natural waterfalls to swim in. Tana and Lua also really loved eating fresh fruit along the trails. Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
In what ways can you compare the two girls?
Tana and Lua both liked to bring their dogs on the trail.
Tana and Lua both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.
Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.
Tana and Lua both were scared to eat fruit along the trail
- 15. Multiple Choice
Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age.
This is an example of:
comparing
contrasting
fact and opinion
chronological order
- 16. Multiple Choice
Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.
In what ways do the two girls contrast?
Kylie loved horseback riding and Janet did not.
Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.
Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.
Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.Both holidays are in the summer.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCrocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.
According to the paragraph, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?They both have short legs and powerful tails.They both eat eggs.They are both green.They both have hairy skin. - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat do you use to help you compare and contrast?Venn DiagramGraphPosterTable of Contents
- 20. Multiple Choice
When using a Venn Diagram for contrasting, which parts of the diagram do you use?
Middle
Right and Left Sides
Right Side
Left Side
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