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Grade 4

Compare two related passages

Read two short texts on a similar topic and tell one important similarity and one difference.

Category: Reading Readiness 10 min Confident
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Start by finding the shared topic. Then notice what each text focuses on, how the setting changes, or what details appear in only one passage.

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Passage A describes a village pond where children watch dragonflies and frogs.

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First identify the topic and place.

Example: Passage A is about a quiet pond scene.

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Passage B describes a busy riverbank where boats move and people carry baskets of fish.

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Notice how the activity level changes.

Example: Passage B is about a working riverbank.

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Similarity: Both passages describe water places where people or animals depend on the area.

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Look for a shared central idea.

Example: Both passages are about places near water.

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Difference: The pond passage feels calm and natural, while the riverbank passage is busier and more focused on work.

contrast

A comparison answer can include both similarity and difference.

Example: The settings are similar in topic but different in activity.

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