Worksheet

Compare and Contrast

Grade 3 - Reading - On Level

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  1. Compare Text A and Text B from "Two Animal Adaptation Notes". Text A: The owl note says soft feather edges help the bird fly quietly while hunting at night. Text B: The fox note says thick fur and wide paws help the animal move across snowy ground. Which similarity fits both texts?

    • They have no shared topic.
    • The owl note focuses on quiet flight at night.
    • Both notes describe body features that help animals survive.
    • They use the same exact details.

  2. Read both passages from "Two Weather Records." Text A: The morning record lists fog, cool air, and wet grass near the soccer field. By noon, sunlight had warmed the field and the fog was gone. Text B: The afternoon record lists dark clouds, stronger wind, and a sudden drop in temperature. Rain began before dismissal. Which evidence comes only from Text A?

    • The afternoon record shows clouds and wind before rain.
    • Both texts say this.
    • The morning record shows fog clearing as sunlight warms the field.
    • Both records describe weather changing during one day.

  3. Read both passages from "Two Habitat Reports." Text A: The marsh report explains that cattails grow in wet soil and give insects places to hide. It also says frogs use the shallow water for eggs. Text B: The desert report explains that cactus stems store water and provide shade for small animals. It also says lizards rest under rocks during the hottest hours. Which evidence comes only from Text B?

    • Both texts say this.
    • The desert report describes stored water and shade.
    • Both reports explain how living things use habitat features.
    • Text B gives no facts.

  4. What broader topic connects Text A and Text B in "Two Community Plans"?

    • a different story problem
    • The cleanup plan focuses on litter and recycling at the park.
    • community improvement
    • The garden plan focuses on growing food near the library.

  5. Which comparison statement uses evidence from both passages in "Two Invention Notes"?

    • Both teams revised a model after testing a weakness.
    • The texts cannot be compared.
    • The windmill team changed blades to catch more air.
    • The tower team widened the base to prevent tipping.

  6. Compare Text A and Text B from "Two Habitat Reports". Text A: The marsh report explains that cattails grow in wet soil and give insects places to hide. It also says frogs use the shallow water for eggs. Text B: The desert report explains that cactus stems store water and provide shade for small animals. It also says lizards rest under rocks during the hottest hours. Which similarity fits both texts?

    • Both reports explain how living things use habitat features.
    • The desert report describes stored water and shade.
    • They use the same exact details.
    • The marsh report describes wet soil and shallow water.

  7. Read both passages from "Two Invention Notes." Text A: A student team changed its windmill blades after the first model spun slowly. The second model caught more moving air. Text B: Another team widened the base of its tower after the first model tipped. The second model stood during the fan test. Which evidence comes only from Text A?

    • Both texts say this.
    • Neither text has details.
    • The windmill team changed blades to catch more air.
    • The tower team widened the base to prevent tipping.

  8. Read both passages from "Two Weather Records." Text A: The morning record lists fog, cool air, and wet grass near the soccer field. By noon, sunlight had warmed the field and the fog was gone. Text B: The afternoon record lists dark clouds, stronger wind, and a sudden drop in temperature. Rain began before dismissal. Which evidence comes only from Text B?

    • Text B gives no facts.
    • The morning record shows fog clearing as sunlight warms the field.
    • Both records describe weather changing during one day.
    • The afternoon record shows clouds and wind before rain.

  9. What broader topic connects Text A and Text B in "Two Animal Adaptation Notes"?

    • the author's favorite color
    • The fox note focuses on moving through snow.
    • The owl note focuses on quiet flight at night.
    • animal adaptations

  10. Which comparison statement uses evidence from both passages in "Two Habitat Reports"?

    • Only Text A matters.
    • Both reports explain how living things use habitat features.
    • The desert report describes stored water and shade.
    • The marsh report describes wet soil and shallow water.
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