Finding Similarities and Differences— Let's Practice!

Finding Similarities and Differences— Let's Practice! exercise

• What are similarities and differences?

  Hints

  When you find similarities, you're finding what two or more things have in common with each other.

  When you find differences, you're finding what sets things apart from each other.

  The word similarities means something is the same.

  The word differences means something is different.

  Solution

  • Similarities are things that are alike.

  • Differences are things that are not alike.

• Why is it important to find similarities and differences in different situations?

  Hints

  Think about how comparing things can be like using a tool to learn more.

  Consider why knowing what's the same and what is different helps us understand the world around us.

  Solution

  Finding similarities and differences is important because it helps us to learn new things and understand more about the world around us.

• Can you find the similarities and differences?

  Hints

  Look for information about the colors of Lily's roses and daisies in the sentence.

  Think about what makes the roses and daisies different in terms of their appearance.

  Solution

  The similarities are:

  • Roses and daisies are both flowers.

  • Lily grows both the roses and the daisies in her garden.

  The differences are:

  • Roses have red petals, but the daisies have white blooms.

  • The roses are bright, but the daisies are gentle.

• Let's compare dolphins and sharks.

  Hints

  Where do both sharks and dolphins live?

  Consider how sharks and dolphins behave.

  Solution

  The difference is that dolphins have sharp teeth, and sharks have playful behavior.

  Both sharks and dolphins are found in oceans.

• Let's compare bicycles and cars.

  Hints

  What do both bicycles and cars have?

  How are bicycles powered?

  How are cars powered?

  Solution

  Both bicycles and cars have wheels.

  Bicycles are pedal-powered, and cars are engine-powered.

• Let's compare sushi and pizza.

  Hints

  Similar means things are kind of the same.

  Like if you and your friend both have the same color of shoes, that's similar!

  To see how they are different, look at what they are made of.

  Sushi has raw fish and rice, while pizza has a flatbread with tomato sauce.

  Solution

  Similarities:

  • Both sushi and pizza come from different cultures—sushi from Japan and pizza from Italy.

  • Both offer a wide range of topping options, allowing for diverse flavor combinations and personal preferences.

  Differences:

  • Sushi typically features raw or cooked fish on seasoned rice, while pizza has a flatbread crust topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings, including cooked meats.

  • Sushi is not cooked, while pizza is baked, often in an oven.