Compare and Contrast Transitions

Nuclear energy accounts for almost 40% of the energy produced in France. ______________, it is only around 20% of the energy produced in the UK.

• In contrast

• While

• On the other hand

Germany relies heavily on renewable energy sources. ____________, the USA still depends significantly on fossil fuels.

• Likewise

• Similarly

• In contrast

When we compare and contrast while reading we are looking for?

• truth and lies

• clues and facts

• similarities and differences

• wrongs and rights

Which of the following transitions show a contrast in thoughts?

• In the same way

• Accordingly

• On the other hand

• Also

what type of story structure looks at similarities and differences of a text?

• compare and contrast

• sequence

words used to connect ideas

• lead

• tone

• rhetoric

• transitions

to identify differences in two or more items

• compare

• contrast

• analogy

• rhetoric

Which transition word would best fit in the following sentence? 'The novel was praised for its intricate plot. __________, the film adaptation received mixed reviews.'

• A) Similarly

• B) In contrast

• C) Likewise

• D) As a result

Identify the sentence that uses a compare and contrast transition correctly.

• A) She loves hiking; however, she dislikes camping.

• B) He is tall, and he is also very fast.

• C) The weather is cold, so I wore a coat.

• D) She is a great cook, and she enjoys reading.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition to show similarity?

• A) The book was thrilling; however, the movie was dull.

• B) Both the book and the movie were thrilling.

• C) The book was thrilling, but the movie was dull.

• D) The book was thrilling; on the other hand, the movie was dull.