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  • dolphins & sharks
    Sim: animals that live in the ocean. Diff: dolphins are friendly and are smart and can perform tricks, while sharks are predators in the ocean.
  • fire & ice
    Sim: both are elements. Diff: Fire is hot while ice is cold.
  • summer & winter
    Sim: seasons. Diff: hot in the summer while it is cold in the winter.
  • flowers & trees
    Sim: plants that need water and sunlight to grow. Diff: flowers produce a sweet smell while trees produce fruits.
  • coffee & tea
    Sim: beverage types. Diff: coffee is higher in caffeine while tea contains less caffeine.
  • dogs & cats
    Sim: pets. Diff: dogs are canines while cats are felines.
  • trains & planes
    Sim: both are modes of transportation. Diff: Trains travel on rails while airplanes travel by air.
  • earthquakes & volcanic eruptions
    Sim: natural disasters. Diff: Earthquakes cause a shift/ land movement while volcanoes spew hot lava.
  • butterflies & bees
    Sim: both are insects that are attracted to flowers. Diff: butterflies do not live in large groups while bees live in large groups and work together
  • soccer & basketball
    Sim: types of sports. Diff: soccer is played mainly using one's feet while basketball is played using hands.
  • jeans & dresses
    Sim: clothing items/ garments. Diff: Jeans are casual style of pants while dresses can be formal or informal
  • computers & smartphones
    Sim: technology. Diff: computers are larger and can be used to research and type out emails/ papers while phones are primarily used to call/ text others
  • day & night
    Sim: times of the day; Diff: sun is out during the day while the moon is out during the nighttime.
  • beaches & deserts
    Sim: places one can go to outdoors. Diff: beaches are near water while deserts are not
  • butter & margarine
    Sim: both are fats used in cooking/ baking. Diff: butter is a dairy product while margarine is an oil-based product
  • books & movies
    Sim: can tell stories, evoke emotions, and explore ideas. Diff: books use written words while movies use audio-visual effects
  • lions & tigers
    Sim: wild cats. Diff: lions are called the 'king' of the jungle & don't have stripes while tigers have stripes
  • lakes & rivers
    Sim: both are bodies of water; Diff: lakes are enclosed by land  while rivers are only bordered by their banks
  • watches & clocks
    Sim: both are instruments/ tools to tell time. Diff: watches can be worn as an accessory while clocks are wall-mounted and found in most rooms.
  • pen & pencil
    Sim: both are writing utensils. Diff: Pens use permanent ink while pencils can be temporary and erased.
  • sun & moon
    Sim: both are sphere/ round shaped. Diff: sun shines during the day while the moon comes out at night
  • sunflower & rose
    Sim: both are flowers; Diff: a sunflowers are yellow while roses come in many colors
  • cars and bicycles
    Sim: types of transportation. Diff: cars can seat more than 2 people and have an engine and other features while bicycles can only transport less than 2 people.
  • coffee shops & restaurants
    Sim: places where people gather. Diff: coffee shops are informal and mainly provides coffee/ beverages whiel restuarants are more formal and provide meals.
  • rain & snow
    Sim: weather types with different forms of water from the sky. Diff: rain comes down in the form of water while snow is thicker.
  • music & art
    Sim: creative classes/subjects. Diff: music is something that is listened to while art is seen visually.
  • pizza & pasta
    Sim: types of food. Diff: pizza is of a round shape and a flatbread, while pasta comes in many shapes.
  • apples and strawberries
    Sim: fruits. Diff: apples have seeds on the inside while strawberries have seeds on the outside.
  • mountains and oceans
    Sim: both found outdoor. Diff: mountains are raised (& has a higher altitude) while oceans are lower and contain water.