4. Comparison vs. Contrast

As you can see, there are numerous comparison and contrast phrases. Basically, they can be categorized according to their meaning and in terms of grammar. If grouped by meaning, we distinguish between comparison expressions, which are used to describe similarities, and contrast expressions, which are used to talk about differences. Test how many of these expressions you know by doing Task 1 and Task 2, which ask you to distinguish between phrases used to express comparison and contrast. After you finish these two quizzes, make sure to do Task 3 and Task 4, in which you are going to see the same expressions in the context of full sentences. Notice that the same idea can be expressed by using a variety of comparison or contrast expressions.