Compare and Contrast Transitions

Fill in the blank with a contrast transition.

Overripe bananas might look bruised. _______, they taste extra sweet and are perfect for baking.

• Also

• Now

• However

• Unlike

Which of the words below is one of our contrast words?

• Likewise

• Whereas

To compare is to show ___________ and to contrast is to show __________.

• similarities

  differences

• differences

  similarities

• similarities and similarities

• differences and differences

Which words are used to contrast?

• Different

• Unlike

• Also

• However

• Prefer

Which transition word best shows contrast in the following sentence? "She is very talented. ____, she is quite humble."

• Similarly

• Therefore

• However

• In addition

Answer explanation

The correct transition word that shows contrast in the sentence is 'However', as it indicates a contradiction between the two statements about her talent and humility.

Which transition word best shows contrast in the following sentence? "He is very intelligent. ____, he sometimes makes careless mistakes."

• Similarly

• Therefore

• However

• In addition

Answer explanation

The correct transition word that shows contrast in the sentence is 'However' as it indicates a contradiction between the character's intelligence and his tendency to make careless mistakes.

Using _______ in your essay helps readers know when you're comparing and contrasting.

• nouns

• transition words

• punctuation

• prepositions

What transition could you use to show comparison? (To show how topics or paragraphs are similar)

• Equally important

• Of course

• Beyond

• In the same way

Which transition word best shows comparison in the following sentence? "Both cats and dogs make great pets. ____, cats are more independent."

• However

• Similarly

• Therefore

• In contrast

Answer explanation

The correct transition word that shows comparison in the sentence is 'Similarly' as it indicates a comparison between cats and dogs in terms of independence.

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: "He was very tired; nevertheless, he finished his work."

• He

• was

• nevertheless

• finished

Answer explanation

The transition word in the sentence is 'nevertheless' as it indicates a contrast or contradiction between the two parts of the sentence.