Band 9 VERSUS Band 6 Grammar for IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1157

The video tutorial discusses the use of comparison vocabulary in real conversations and IELTS exams. It highlights the importance of using transition phrases like 'versus', 'whereas', and 'as opposed to' for comparing and contrasting ideas. The tutorial explains the grammar structures required for these phrases, emphasizing their application in both speaking and writing tasks. Examples are provided to illustrate how these phrases can enhance fluency and grammatical accuracy, ultimately aiming for higher band scores in IELTS.

What is the main purpose of using comparison vocabulary in conversations?

• To make sentences longer

• To enhance clarity and express preferences

• To confuse the listener

• To avoid using simple words

Which of the following is NOT a transition phrase for contrasting ideas?

• Versus

• Whereas

• And

• As opposed to

What is a benefit of using comparison vocabulary in IELTS speaking?

• It confuses the examiner

• It demonstrates advanced grammar skills

• It reduces the need for vocabulary

• It helps to fill time

How is 'versus' typically used in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To start a sentence

• To compare two nouns

• To join two verbs

What is a common mistake students make with 'versus'?

• Using it without a comparison

• Using it to compare verbs

• Using it with adjectives

• Using it at the start of a sentence

What is a key grammatical requirement when using 'whereas'?

• It requires a question mark

• It can only be used with adjectives

• It joins two independent clauses

• It must be used at the end of a sentence

Which transition phrase can be used at the beginning of a sentence?

• But

• Versus

• Whereas

• And

What is the effect of using 'whereas' in a sentence?

• It simplifies the sentence

• It makes the sentence longer

• It highlights similarities

• It contrasts two ideas

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'as opposed to'?

• I like as opposed to apples.

• As opposed to, I like apples.

• As opposed to oranges, I prefer apples.

• I like apples as opposed to.

How can 'as opposed to' be used to create a complex sentence?

• By adding a relative clause

• By using it with a single noun

• By placing it at the end

• By using it with a question