SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES (textbook page 78)

SIMILARITIES = PERSAMAAN
DIFFERENCES = PERBEZAAN

When you write about similarities and differences between people,

places or things, you can use the following words:

Similarities Examples
Cats are household pets. Similarly, rabbits
Similarly,
are household pets.
Chocolates are sweet. Likewise, candies are
Likewise,
sweet.
Both grilled chicken and fried chicken are
Both,
delicious.

Differences Examples
Kuala Lumpur is a big city. On the other hand,
On the other hand,
Kangar is a small town.
It is cold in the winter. However, it is hot in the
However,
summer.
The apple is red. In contrast, the lemon is
In contrast,
yellow.

Practice 1
Find the meaning of the words:

1. compare =
2. contrast =
3. however =
4. both =
5. household =
6. summer =
7. likewise =
1
Practice 2
Compare and contrast between a lion and a cow using the double
bubble map. Use the given words to complete the map.

farm strong tame

wild tail jungle

carnivore herbivore

Lion animal Cow

Practice 3
Complete the sentences on the similarities and differences between
the lion and the cow by using the comparison words.

1. _______________ the lion and the cow are animals.

2. A lion is a carnivore. _______________ a cow is a herbivore.

3. Cows live on the farm. ______________ lions live in the jungle.

4. A lion has a long tail. ______________a cow has a long tail.

5. A cow is a tame animal. ______________ a lion is a wild animal.

6. Lions are strong. ______________ cows are strong.