The Language of Comparison and Contrast

Some students found the exam highly challenging. _______, some said it was quite easy.

• Similarly

• Likewise

• However

• Unlike

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ speaking, listening to somebody requires less effort.

• Unlike

• In contrast

• On the other hand

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Sales of existing homes went up 2% last month. _____, construction of new homes rose as well.

• Similarly

• Unlike

• As well

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Sugar is bad for everybody's teeth. It can _____ contribute to heart disease.

• in contrast

• also

• as well as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Just like day shift workers, night shift workers may suffer from work-related stress.

(Similarly)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Renting a house as a student might be very expensive. Living in the dormitory may also cost a lot.

(as....as)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Owning a small business can be rewarding. Setting up and a business can be very demanding. (However)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Some people believe in ghosts and supernatural phenomena. Others are skeptical about all that.

(In contrast)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Life expectancy in developed countries is higher. It is lower in underdeveloped countries. (unlike)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

High school teachers usually have a strict attendance policy. Many university lecturers do not take attendance.

(Unlike)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G