Compare and Contrast
Main idea
Verb tense
Cause and Effect
100

In the sentence, "Cats are small and furry, while dogs are often bigger and can be fluffy" compare and contrast the 2 animals.

Comparison: Both are pets.

Contrast: Cats are usually smaller than dogs.

100

In the sentence, "Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly", identify the main idea.

Dogs are great pets.

100

"I play soccer."

Change this sentence to past tense.

"I played soccer."

100

 In the sentence, "It got cold outside, so I wore a jacket" identify the cause and the effect.

Cause: It got cold.

Effect: I wore a jacket.

200

In the sentence, "A bicycle has two wheels, whereas a motorcycle has two wheels but can go much faster" compare and a contrast between the 2 transportation methods. 

Comparison: Both have two wheels.

Contrast: Bicycles are slower than motorcycles

200

In the sentence, "Eating healthy foods helps us stay strong and feel good" identify the main idea.

Healthy eating is important for our health.

200

"She walks to school every day."

Change this sentence to future tense.

"She will walk to school every day."

200

In the sentence, "She studied hard for her test, so she got a good grade" identify the cause and the effect. 

Cause: She studied hard.

Effect: She got a good grade.

300

in the sentence, "In South Korea, many students wear uniforms to school, while in the United States, most schools do not require uniforms" compare and contrast the different countries. 

Comparison: Both countries have schools.

Contrast: South Korean students typically wear uniforms, while American students often do not.

300

In the sentence, "The story teaches us that teamwork can help us achieve our goals" identify the main idea.

Teamwork is essential for success.

300

"They are reading a book."

Change this sentence to past tense.

"They were reading a book."


300

In the sentence, ""The sun was shining, which made the ice cream melt quickly" identify the cause and the effect. 

Cause: The sun was shining.

Effect: The ice cream melted quickly.

400

In the sentence, "Summer in South Korea is hot and humid, but winter is cold and snowy, while summer in California is warm and dry, and winter is mild" compare and contrast the 2 places. 

Comparison: Both have summer and winter seasons.

Contrast: The weather characteristics differ between the two places.


400

In the sentence, "Climate change is affecting weather patterns around the world, causing more extreme storms and rising sea levels" identify the main idea.

Climate change impacts global weather.

400

"He will eat dinner at 6 PM."

Change this sentence to past tense.

"He ate dinner at 6 PM."

400

In the sentence, "Because the traffic was heavy, we arrived late to the party" identify the cause and the effect.

Cause: The traffic was heavy.

Effect: We arrived late to the party.


500

In the sentence, "Both the internet and libraries provide information, but the internet offers instant access to a vast amount of resources, while libraries have carefully curated materials that require time to find" compare and contrast the internet and the library.

Comparison: Both are sources of information.

Contrast: The internet is instant and vast, while libraries are slower and more selective.

500

In the sentence, "The novel explores the challenges of friendship and loyalty during difficult times, highlighting how true friends support each other through thick and thin" identify the main idea.

The importance of friendship and loyalty in tough times.

500

"The student will study for their test."

Change this sentence to present tense.

"The student is studying for their test." 

500

In the sentence, "The lack of rain caused the crops to wilt, leading to a lower harvest this year" identify the cause and effect. 

Cause: The lack of rain.

Effect: The crops wilted and resulted in a lower harvest.