Comparing and Contrasting: Writing Skills for Class 4 

This Class 4 writing worksheet introduces students to the essential skill of comparing and contrasting. Children learn how to analyze two topics, identify similarities and differences, and organize their ideas clearly. The worksheet uses simple examples, charts, and short writing prompts to help learners understand how comparison strengthens writing and thinking skills.

Why Comparing and Contrasting Matters in Writing? 

Comparing and contrasting helps students understand relationships between ideas. For Class 4 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It improves critical thinking and observation skills.
2. It helps students organize information clearly.
3. It supports paragraph writing by teaching structure and clarity.
4. It prepares students for advanced essay writing in higher grades.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes four writing-focused exercises that help students move from sorting information to writing complete comparison paragraphs:

Exercise 1 – Identify Similarities and Differences 
Students fill in two lists based on a pair of objects. They categorize items under “Same” and “Different” using a comparison chart.

Exercise 2 – Compare and Contrast Using a Venn Diagram 
Students read two short descriptions and complete a Venn diagram with shared and unique features.

Exercise 3 – Sentence Writing 
Students use their Venn diagram information to write comparison sentences using words like both, but, although, and however.

Exercise 4 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write a short comparison paragraph using the information they gathered. They include an opening sentence, similarities, differences, and a closing sentence.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 
Same: they are vehicles, used for travel 
Different: a bicycle has two wheels, a car has four wheels, a car uses fuel, a bicycle is pedal-powered

Exercise 2 
Venn Diagram 
Left Side: apples are crisp, apples are red or green 
Right Side: oranges are citrus fruits, oranges have segments 
Both: both are fruits, both are healthy

Exercise 3 
Sample Sentences: 
1. Both apples and oranges are healthy fruits. 
2. Apples are crisp, but oranges have juicy segments. 
3. Although apples can be red or green, oranges are usually orange.

Exercise 4 
Sample Paragraph: 
Apples and oranges are two popular fruits that children enjoy. Both fruits are healthy and can be eaten as snacks. Apples are crisp and can be red or green, while oranges are citrus fruits with juicy segments. Although they are different in taste and texture, both are nutritious and refreshing. 
(Answers will vary.)

Help your child build strong comparison and contrast writing skills with this structured and engaging Class 4 worksheet. 

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