Cohesion 6: Contrast and Comparison Connectives
Learn to use contrast and comparison connectives to highlight similarities and differences between points.
Questions
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Which connective signals a contrast between Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2?
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The city was noisy and crowded. ____ contrast, the countryside was ____ and calm.
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Which adverbial introduces a similarity between two subjects?
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Select the contrast connective: 'The test was difficult; ..., many students scored high.'
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Lions hunt in social groups. ____ tigers are solitary ____
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Which word can be used to open a paragraph that presents a contrasting view?
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Choose the correct phrase: '..., winter in the south is mild.'
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The first attempt failed completely. ____ the second try was a great ____
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Which connective builds cohesion by comparing two ideas?
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What is the function of 'In spite of this' at the start of a paragraph?
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Some birds migrate for winter. ____ certain mammals ____ through the cold.
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Which transition phrase highlights a contradiction?
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Choose the best contrast word: 'Although it rained, the outdoor concert ...'
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Electric cars produce no exhaust emissions. ____ the contrary, petrol vehicles emit harmful ____
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Identify the contrast device in: 'Whereas cats are independent, dogs crave attention.'