Clue Words
Clue Phrases
Compare
Contrast
SURPRISE
100
Does the word "like" mean you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "The pencil was blue, like the ocean."
Like is used for comparing
100
When using the words "as well as" are you comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She did as well as her best friend on the math test."
"As well as" shows that you are comparing
100
How are bananas and oranges alike?
They are both fruits; they are both healthy; etc.
100
How are bananas and celery different?
Bananas are a fruit, celery is a vegetable. One is yellow, one is green.
100
Does the word "too" mean that you are comparing or contrasting?
E.g., "She likes apples, too."
"Too" means that you are comparing
200
Does the word "similar" mean you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "My artwork is similar to yours."
Similar means that you are comparing two things to each other.
200
When you are using the words "Rather than" are you comparing or contrasting?
Example "They decided to cook dinner at home, rather than eating at a restaurant."
"Rather than" shows that you are contrasting
200
How are chairs and couches the same?
They are both furniture; they are both things you sit on; etc.
200
How are the sun and the moon different?
The sun is out during the day, the moon is out at night. The sun is bright and hot, the moon is dark and cool. The sun is bigger than the moon.
200
Both and Same are words that compare.
While and even though are words that contrast.
300
Does the word "however" mean that you are comparing or contrasting?
E.g., "Her socks were soaking wet, however her shirt was dry."
However means that you are contrasting
300
When you are using the words "Just like" are you comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She has brown hair, just like her mom.
"Just like" means that you are comparing
300
How are basketballs and footballs similar?
They are both balls. They are both sports equipment.
300
How are basketballs and footballs different? Give two different answers.
Function: They are used for different sports.
Look Like: Basketballs are round and Footballs are ovals.
Location: You find a basketball at a basketball field whereas you find footballs at a football field.
300
Compare and Contrast winter and summer.
Winter and summer are seasons.
Winter is cold, summer is hot. During winter the days are shorter, during summer the days are longer.
400
Does the word "otherwise" mean that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "Tickets can be bought in advance at a discount; otherwise they can be purchased at the door for full price."
"Otherwise" shows that you are contrasting
400
When you are using the words "On the other hand" are you comparing or contrasting?
example: "John wants to play Uno; I, on the other hand, think we should play Dominos."
"On the other hand" shows that you are contrasting
400
How are construction workers and farmers the same?
They both are community helpers.
They both use shovels.
They both work outside.
400
How are construction workers and farmers different.
Construction workers build houses while farmers grow food and raise cattle.
Construction workers wear hard hats and farmers do not.
Farmers drive tractors and construction workers do not.
400
Compare and Contrast vanilla and strawberry ice cream.
Comparison:Both are popular flavors, many people enjoy them, frozen desserts, made of milk sugar and natural flavors, can be used as a standalone treat or accompanied by another dessert, can add different toppings to them.
Contrasting: Vanilla has a rich creamy flavor from the vanilla bean, while strawberry has a more fruity and tangy taste with real strawberries.
Vanilla is off white or pale yellow while strawberry is a light pink.
Vanilla has a smooth and creamy texture, while strawberry has small pieces of fruit.
500
Does the word "also" mean that you are comparing or contrasting?
Example: "She also likes to play soccer."
"Also" means that you are comparing
500
When using the words "even though" are you comparing or contrasting?
Example: "The table was cold, even though it was sunny outside."
"Even though" shows that you are contrasting
500
How are pigs and gorillas the same?
has ears
has hands and feet
500
How are pigs and gorillas different? Give three answers.
Gorillas climb trees and live in Africa whereas pigs do not climb trees and live on a farm.
Gorillas have fur and pigs do not.
Pigs have hooves and gorillas do not.
500
Which words compare? Which words are contrast?
Compare - both, same, also, too
Contrast - but, however, while, although