Comparing and Contrasting Characters
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on comparing and contrasting characters from a short story to improve reading comprehension skills.
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Comparing and Contrasting Characters
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Read the story below carefully. Then, answer the questions about the characters. Remember to compare how they are alike and contrast how they are different.
The Two Friends
Lily loved to read. She spent hours in her cozy armchair, lost in stories of faraway lands and brave heroes. Her best friend, Tom, was very different. Tom loved to play outside. He would ride his bike, climb trees, and kick a soccer ball with his dog, Buster. Lily was quiet and thoughtful, always thinking about the characters in her books. Tom was loud and adventurous, always looking for a new game or challenge. Even though they were so different, Lily and Tom always found time to be together. Sometimes Lily would read to Tom while he drew pictures of his outdoor adventures. Other times, Tom would convince Lily to join him for a quick game of catch, and she would surprise herself by having fun.
1. What is one way Lily and Tom are alike?
2. What is one way Lily and Tom are different?
3. Lily is a person, while Tom is .
4. Lily enjoys , but Tom prefers .
5. Which word best describes Lily?
Loud
Adventurous
Quiet
Sporty
6. Which word best describes Tom?
Bookish
Thoughtful
Quiet
Adventurous
7. Lily and Tom are exactly alike.
True
False
8. Lily and Tom enjoy spending time together.
True
False
9. Even though Lily and Tom are very different, they are still best friends. Why do you think this is? Use details from the story in your answer.