Comparison and Contrast Words PDF

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Comparison and contrast words that are very useful while writing a comparative essay....

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WORDS TO SHOW COMPARISON Below is a list of words that can be used to show comparison with examples of how they are used in a sentence.

Word Like Similarly

Example of how to use Like English, history is a subject that requires students to do a lot of reading.

Both

You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library. Both Melbourne and Sydney are multicultural cities.

Neither

Neither my mother nor my father speak English very well.

Likewise

Similar

Her first book was very interesting, and her second novel is likewise full of surprises. VET subjects contribute to a student’s ATAR in the same way that VCE subjects do. Just as athletes go through training drills to improve their fitness, so too musicians rehearse their songs so they can perform confidently. The two books have similar plots and characters.

…also…

My friends also enjoy hiking

Equally

I equally enjoy playing soccer and basketball.

In the same way Just as …, so too

WORDS USED TO SHOW CONTRAST Unlike

Word

Example of how to use Unlike cats who are very independent, dogs depend on their owners.

However

This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.

On the other hand

Green apples are quite sour. These red ones, on the other hand, are very sweet.

On the contrary

I don’t hate Michelle. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of her.

Conversely But

An over confident driver may drive too fast. Conversely, a person who lacks confidence might also cause problems by driving too slowly. I like to watch romantic comedies, but my friend enjoys action movies.

While

While I like tennis, my brother likes soccer.

Yet

Paul runs three kilometres every day, yet Michael hates exercising.

In contrast Although

House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating. Although this apartment is very small, it’s extremely expensive.

Whereas

I was born in Australia, whereas my parents were born in Greece....