Football or Baseball
Compare and Contrast
1. In the passage, what is one way a football game and a baseball are similar?
a. A player can make amazing catches in both sports.
b. Both sports are usually played inside.
c. Baseball and football are both called “America’s pastime”
d. They only play 16 games in baseball and football.
2. As discussed in the text, how do the baseball and football seasons differ?
a. Football season starts in January. Baseball season starts in October.
b. Football season is shorter than baseball season.
c. Baseball teams play less games than football teams.
d. Football season begins in April, while baseball season begins in September.
3. What trait do football fans and baseball fans share?
a. Fans of both sports like a slower paced game.
b. Both fans like looking forward a whole week between games.
c. They are both very loyal to their teams.
d. Both types of fans like a faster paced game.
4. When are baseball and football games played at the same time?
a. In the summer.
b. In September and October.
c. In January and February.
d. In April and May.
5. Which comparison in NOT true?
a. Both sports are played with a ball.
b. Both sports have many fans.
c. Both sports have 16 games.
d. Both sports are played in front of cheering crowds.
6. Using details from the passage, compare and contrast the balls the two sports use to play.
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