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Summative Test Week 3 and 4, Q2

The document is a 20 question summative test assessing a student's ability to compare and contrast elements between passages, examples, and scenarios. The questions cover a range of topics but consistently require identifying similarities and differences between two or more items.

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Summative Test Week 3 and 4, Q2

The document is a 20 question summative test assessing a student's ability to compare and contrast elements between passages, examples, and scenarios. The questions cover a range of topics but consistently require identifying similarities and differences between two or more items.

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SUMMATIVE TEST FOR WEEK 3 AND 4


COMPARE AND CONTRAST

1. "One day when the queen asked her mirror:


Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
Who in this land is fairest of all?

It answered:
You, my queen, are fair; it is true.
But Snow-White is a thousand times fairer than you."

Who is the most beautiful?

a. The queen b. Snow White c. The mirror d. none of the above

2. 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 garrisoned. The whirlwind swept down
upon the garrison 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...
a. the wind b. The water c. The destruction d. both a and c

3. When we compare and contrast while reading, we are looking for?

a. similarities and differences b. wrongs and rights c. truth and lies d. clues and facts

4. Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:

a. comparing b. contrasting c. chronological order d. fact and opinion

5. When you compare and contrast, you only tell how things are alike.

a. True b. False
6. Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. There are many things that they have in
common. Mary loves to listen to music, and Tracy likes music also. Mary likes inspirational music, and Tracey
hip hop. Both girls attend Mount Washington Lake Middle School. They get good grades and work hard to
learn. Mary has a temper, and very often fights with her peers, but Tracey is very quiet and passive. Tracey
never fights with anyone. Mary scores really well on tests, but Tracey gets very nervous during tests and
sometimes doesn't score very well. Tracey can read and write fluently, but just struggles with taking test. Mary
wants to be an astronaut when she is older, so she studies a lot of math and science. Tracey wants to become
a biologist, so she studies math and science also. Both girls live with their mother and father in a small family
home.
Tracey and Mary compare because they:
a. perform well on tests b. can read and write fluently c. like animals d. live in a small family home
7. To show differences; point out how things are different is to_________.
a. compare b. contrast c. describe d. summarize

8. Nuts and peanuts are healthy for you. Nuts grow on trees whereas peanuts grown in underground pods just
like potatoes. Peanuts are legumes(peas and beans). People make peanut butter, and peanut oil from peanuts.
Both are good for snacking.

How are nuts and peanuts alike?


a. Peanut butter is made from both of them.
b. Nuts grow on trees.
c. Peanuts grow underground.
d. Both are good for snacking.

9. Mary and Tracey are twin sisters. They are fourteen years of age. This is an example of:
a. comparing b. contrasting c. chronological order d. fact and opinion
10. To show differences; point out how things are different is to .
a. compare b.contrast c. describe d.summarize

11. Cars are designed to transport people. They are comfortable to ride in. Trucks are designed to haul
weight. A truck has a bed and a car doesn't. Both trucks and cars are nice to own, because they are very
useful.

What is the difference between a car and a truck?

a. They both haul weight.


b. Trucks haul weight and cars do not.
c. Both a car and truck have beds.
d. Both are nice to own.

12. Cinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are
Cinderella and her step sisters different?
a. They both want to marry the prince.
b. The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.
c. Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.

13. Kate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without
pets. How were the friends' homes different?
a. Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.
b. Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.
c. Both Kate and Jill have homes.

14. Sally is having strawberry ice cream and Juan is having chocolate ice cream. If I am comparing
Sally and Juan, what do they have in common?
a. They are eating with a spoon.
b. It is hot outside.
c. I like to eat ice cream.
d. They are eating ice cream.
15. Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky
tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long,
strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. What two things
are we comparing?
A. legs and twigs b. frogs and toads c. cats and dogs

16. Differences and similarities of two or more things are discussed


a. Cause and Effect
b. Descriptive
c. Compare and Contrast
d. Sequence/Process

17. I have a pet dog and cat in my house. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat,
Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?
a. They both chew on things. c. They both sleep a lot.
b. They both love to cuddle.
18. Molly and Sara are sisters. They like to swim during the summer. Molly is in the school band and
Sara is on the basketball team. How are these sisters alike?
a. They are both in band.
b. They are both on the basketball team.
c. They enjoy swimming.

19. A teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children
at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?
a. They work with children.
b. They work in hospitals.
c. They work with many people.

20. Identify the key word showing differences: This wall is made of brick, while that wall is made of
drywall.
a. Wall b. Made c. While d. Brick

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