What's Similar or Different? (Comparing and Contrasting)
How are an apple and a banana the same?
A) They both fly
B) They both have fur
C) They’re both fruits
Sarah went to the park with her friend Emily. They played on the swings and ate ice cream. After that, they went home. Where did Sarah go?
A) The zoo
B) The park
C) The store
B) The park
What do you say when someone gives you a gift?
A) Whatever!
B) Thank you!
C) No thanks!
The weather today is sunny, and everyone is playing outside. What is another word for “sunny”?
A) Stormy
B) Cloudy
C) Bright
C) Bright
Sarah was feeling exhausted after running the mile at school. She could barely stand up. What does “exhausted” mean?
A) Hungry
B) Tired
C) Excited
B) Tired
What’s different about a dog and a cat?
A) Dogs bark, cats meow
B) They both say “moo”
C) Nothing
Tom was feeling hungry, so he made a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. He ate it with some chips and a glass of water. What did Tom make to eat?
A) Pizza
B) Sandwich
C) Spaghetti
B) Sandwich
What do you say if you bump into someone?
A) Oops! Sorry!
B) Get out of the way!
C) I meant to do that!
The ice cream was so sweet that I couldn't stop eating it. What is another word for “sweet”?
A) Sour
B) Tasty
C) Bitter
B) Tasty
The teacher’s explanation was clear, and everyone understood the math problem easily. What does “clear” mean in this sentence?
A) Confusing
B) Easy to understand
C) Hard to hear
B) Easy to understand
How are a pencil and a crayon the same?
A) You use them to eat
B) They both bounce
C) You draw with both
Mia was running late for school. She quickly packed her backpack, put on her shoes, and rushed out the door. What did Mia forget to do?
A) Eat breakfast
B) Pack her lunch
C) Put on her shoes
A) Eat breakfast
What can you do if your friend looks sad?
A) Ignore them
B) Laugh
C) Ask what's wrong
The tall mountain seemed huge, and it took a long time to climb. What is another word for “huge”?
A) Small
B) Big
C) Tiny
B) Big
After waiting for an hour, Emily’s patience began to wear thin as she grew frustrated. What is the meaning of the phrase “wear thin” in this sentence?
A) She felt excited
B) She became very tired
C) She started getting impatient
C) She started getting impatient
What’s different about a book and a movie?
A) They’re both invisible
B) A book is read, a movie is watched
C) A book is something you watch
Jake and his dad went to the grocery store. They bought some fruits, vegetables, and milk. Then they went home to cook dinner. What did Jake and his dad buy at the store?
A) Toys and books
B) Fruits, vegetables, and milk
C) Shoes and clothes
B) Fruits, vegetables, and milk
How do you ask to play with someone?
A) Let me in!
B) Can I play too?
C) Move over!
The kitten was so gentle when it played with the yarn. What is the opposite of “gentle”?
A) Rough
B) Soft
C) Quiet
A) Rough
The movie was so incredible that it left everyone speechless. They couldn’t believe how amazing it was. What is another word for “incredible”?
A) Boring
B) Ordinary
C) Amazing
C) Amazing
How are a fish and a bird the same, and how are they different?
A) Same: Both animals / Different: One swims, one flies
B) Same: Both wear hats / Different: One barks
C) Same: Both eat grass / Different: One is a robot
Lucy was reading her favorite book about dolphins. She learned that dolphins live in the ocean and they can swim very fast. Where do dolphins live?
A) In the jungle
B) In the ocean
C) In the desert
B) In the ocean
What do you do if your teacher is talking and you want to say something?
A) Shout louder
B) Wait and raise your hand
C) Interrupt them
The ancient castle had been standing for hundreds of years. What is the opposite of “ancient”?
A) Old
B) New
C) Tall
B) New
The mysterious package arrived without a return address. Nobody knew who sent it. What does “mysterious” mean in this sentence?
A) Simple to understand
B) Strange and unknown
C) Transparent
B) Strange and unknown