Contrast 1

Contrast 1

Part 1: Comparative adjectives

Part 2: But/Although

Part 3: Different

Part 4: Like/Unlike

Review: Comparatives

To form comparative adjectives, follow these rules:

*Add – er to one-syllable adjectives

strong --> stronger

*Add – ier to adjectives that end in y

pretty--> prettier

*Add – more in front of longer adjectives fantastic --> more fantastic 

(Level 5 course pack, 2020)

Review: But/Although

“But” and “although” can also show contrast. Remember that “but” is a coordinating conjunction. It joins two independent clauses, and needs a comma before.

“Although” is a subordinating conjunction. It is used at the beginning of a dependent clause. The dependent clause should be followed by a comma if “although” begins the sentence. No comma is needed if “although” is in the middle of a sentence. 

Open Ended

Although winters in Canada are very cold, ____.

Open Ended

George Brown College has a very large student population, but _____.

Part 3: Different from/Difference in/ Difference between/Differ

*"Different" is an adjective and is usually followed by "from".

-Kira is different from her sister.

*"Difference" is a noun.

-There are many differences between Kira and her sister.

-Kira and her sister have differences in appearance and family responsibility.

*"Differ" is a verb and is usually followed by from.

-Kira differs from her sister.

Multiple Choice

Toronto and Montreal ____ their local languages.

• different in

• difference between

• differ in

Multiple Choice

French is _____ English.

• different from

• difference between

• differ in

Multiple Choice

There are many ____ Quebec and Ontario.

• differences in

• differences between

• different from

Part 4: Like/Unlike

"Like/Unlike + noun" usually begins a sentence and is followed by a comma. "Unlike" talks about differences. "Like can be used in the same way to talk about similarities.

-Kira lives in Toronto. Unlike Kira, her sister lives in Newfoundland.

-They have differences in appearance. Unlike her sister, Kira is small with dark hair.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• Unlike Maria is a doctor, her husband is a scientist.

• Unlike Maria, her husband is a scientist.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct sentence.

• Unlike my sister I live in a big city.

• Unlike my sister, I live in a big city.

You're finished Contrast 1!

Bring your notes and questions to Thursday's class, where we will continue to practice.