1. What is the most appropriate transition signal to be used for comparing in the sentence below? Zeng thought his cat might be killed ________ what happened to his chickens?
a.similar to
b.different to
c.opposite to
d.in contrast to
2. Which transition signal for comparing should be used to complete the sentence below? There are traditions and beliefs of Thais which are ________ the Filipinos.
a.different to
b.in contrast to
c.opposite to
d.the same with
3. What is the most appropriate transition signal for contrasting to be used in the sentence below? This ceremony has been performed by the peasants since time immemorial,__________, nothing happened.
a.however
b.compared to
c.similar to
d.the same with
4. What do you call a text that contains facts about people, places, things, or events?
a.Argumentative
b.Expository
c.Narrative
d.Report
5. When comparing the cultures of Asian countries like Thailand and Philippines, which graphic organizer is most appropriate to be used for comparing?
a.Timeline Chart
b.Venn Diagram
c.Schematic Diagram
d.Organizational Chart
6. When comparing, what part of the Venn Diagram is filled in when writing down the similarities between two things or ideas?
a.Universal set
b.Subset of the circle
c.All parts of the circle
d.Intersection/Middle part
7. Listed below are aspects of the culture compared among Asian countries like Thailand and the Philippines EXCEPT___________.
a.traditions and beliefs
b.breligion and practices
c.science and technology
d.pop culture and entertainment
8. Why do we need to compare and contrast our culture to other countries?
a.to love our culture
b.to know their culture
c.to simply compare and contrast
d.to appreciate diversity of cultures
9. Celebrating festivities and respecting elders are common traditional practices of both Thais and Filipinos. What ideas are expressed in the sentence?
a.appeals
b.arguments
c.differences
d.similarities
10. Before expressing your opinion based on a text that is comparing and contrasting, what should be done first?
a.identify the author
b.identify how it is written
c.identify the signals used
d.identify similarities and differences
11. What is the process of establishing similarities between things or people?
a.Comparing
b.Contrasting
c.Defining
d.Persuading
12. Choose the best answer to the question. We need to compare and contrast persons, things, and ideas in order to…
a.make a Venn Diagram
b.picture similarities
c.give an opinion of certain issue
d.draw out information from a text
13. BOTH Rajah Sulayman and Jose Rizal fought for freedom and independence. What idea is expressed by the word BOTH?
a.argument
b.comparison
c.contrast
d.opinion
14. In order for the writer to write his or her opinion based on any topic or issue, the opinion should be based on __________.
a.evidence
b.hearsays
c.numbers
d.texts
15. In stating an opinion showing comparison or contrast, what should be done first?
a.Analyze only one picture being shown
b.Make sure that there is evidence as basis
c.Draw a diagram showing similarities and differences
d.Analyze a diagram showing similarities and differences