Compare and Contrast Signal Words

Which of the following words does not tell me the author is going to compare, or point out a similarity between two subjects.

• however

• alike

• as in a similar fashion

• equally

• just

Contrast words signal a change in the direction of the writer's thought. These signal words tell you that the author is pointing out a difference between two things. The following are contrast words: but, however, in contrast, yet, differ, difference, variation, still, on the contrary, conversely, otherwise, on the other hand. Which statement below is a contrast.

• Kendal plays basketball in the same way as Lavar.

• Christine like strawberry ice cream, Gabriel, on the contrary likes fudge ripple ice cream.

• The next step is to pour the liquid from the cylinder to the beaker

• Antonio curses because it annoys Mrs.B

Which of the following are signal words that show comparison or contrast? (choose more than one answer)

• because

• still

• on the contrary

• likewise

• next

Which of the following is a signal word that shows comparison?

• on the contrary

• variation

• however

• in the same way

Which of the following is a signal word for cause and effect?

• for this reason

• as opposed to

• such as

• problem

Which of the following is a signal word for compare and contrast?

• to illustrate

• similar to

• first, second...

• because of

Which of the following is a signal word for cause and effect?

• as well as

• consequently

• to begin with

• solution

Which of the following is a signal word for compare and contrast?

• if....then...

• after

• compared with

• first...second

Which of the following is a signal word for cause and effect?

• such as

• also

• instead of

• this led to....so..

Which of the following is a signal word for compare and contrast?

• on the other hand

• as a result of

• most important

• next