Analyzing Connections Quick Check
Language Arts 8 Q1 / Reading Information Text
Which type of connection shows how ideas are similar or different?(1 point)
Responses
comparison and contrast
cause and effect
problem and solution
chronological order
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Like real coral reefs, artificial reefs create homes for marine life.
Which two things are compared in this sentence?
(1 point)
artificial reefs and homes
real coral reefs and artificial reefs
homes and artificial marine life
real coral reefs and marine life
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Large waves cause erosion of shorelines. Seawalls constructed of concrete can protect shorelines from this erosion.
Which type of connection is made between the ideas in these sentences?
(1 point)
contrast
cause and effect
problem and solution
description
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the “old guard” had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas.
Which type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence?
(1 point)
comparison
cause and effect
contrast
problem and solution
The Answers
1- comparison and contrast
2- real coral reefs and artificial reefs
3- problem and solution
4- contrast
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comparison
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The type of connection that shows how ideas are similar or different is "comparison and contrast."
In the sentence "Like real coral reefs, artificial reefs create homes for marine life," the two things being compared are "real coral reefs" and "artificial reefs."
In the sentences "Large waves cause erosion of shorelines. Seawalls constructed of concrete can protect shorelines from this erosion," the type of connection made between the ideas is "cause and effect."
In the sentence "Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the “old guard” had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas," the type of connection made between the ideas is "contrast."
To answer the first question, we need to determine which type of connection shows how ideas are similar or different. The options provided are comparison and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, and chronological order.
To get the answer, we can refer to the given options and think about their definitions and how they relate to showing similarity or difference between ideas.
"Comparison and contrast" directly refers to comparing and contrasting ideas, which involves showing how they are similar or different. This type of connection explicitly presents similarities and differences.
"Cause and effect" focuses on the relationship between a cause and its effect. While it may not directly address the similarity or difference between ideas, it can provide insights into possible similarities or differences.
"Problem and solution" deals with identifying a problem and providing a solution. While this may not inherently show similarity or difference, identifying a problem implies a difference between the current unsatisfactory situation and the desired solution.
"Chronological order" is a sequence of events in order of their occurrence. While it may not explicitly address similarity or difference between ideas, it can help understand the progression or development of ideas.
Based on the explanation above, it is clear that the correct answer is "comparison and contrast" as it directly addresses how ideas are similar or different.
Moving on to the second question, we need to determine which two things are compared in the sentence "Like real coral reefs, artificial reefs create homes for marine life."
To get the answer, we can analyze the sentence and consider the given options. The options are:
- Artificial reefs and homes
- Real coral reefs and artificial reefs
- Homes and artificial marine life
- Real coral reefs and marine life
In the sentence, it is stated that artificial reefs, like real coral reefs, create homes for marine life. This comparison is made between artificial reefs and real coral reefs. Therefore, the correct answer is "real coral reefs and artificial reefs."
Moving on to the third question, we need to identify the type of connection made between the ideas in the sentences "Large waves cause erosion of shorelines. Seawalls constructed of concrete can protect shorelines from this erosion."
To answer this question, we can examine the sentences and consider the given options. The options are:
- Contrast
- Cause and effect
- Problem and solution
- Description
In the sentences, it is stated that large waves cause erosion of shorelines and that seawalls can protect shorelines from this erosion. This indicates a cause and effect relationship, as the large waves (cause) lead to the erosion of shorelines (effect), and the construction of seawalls (solution) can protect the shorelines. Therefore, the correct answer is "cause and effect."
Moving on to the fourth question, we need to identify the type of connection the author makes between the ideas in the sentence "Although his younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, the 'old guard' had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas."
To answer this question, we can analyze the sentence and consider the given options. The options are:
- Comparison
- Cause and effect
- Contrast
- Problem and solution
In the sentence, it is shown that the younger students greeted the new practice with enthusiasm, while the "old guard" had staked their reputations on the belief in miasmas. This indicates a contrast between the two groups' reactions or beliefs. Therefore, the correct answer is "contrast."
The answer to the first question is comparison and contrast.
The answer to the second question is real coral reefs and artificial reefs.
The answer to the third question is cause and effect.
The answer to the fourth question is contrast.