Lesson 7 (Writing)

Flashcards covering key transition words, idioms, and vocabulary terms used in comparison and contrast writing.

Compare words and phrases

Words used to show how two people or things are alike, such as 'alike', 'both', 'in the same way', and 'too'.

Contrast words and phrases

Words used to show how two people or things are different, such as 'although', 'but', 'on the other hand', 'unlike', and 'whereas'.

In the same way

An expression meaning 'in the same kind of situation' or 'similarly', used to describe how two people or things are alike.

On the other hand

An idiom used to introduce the second of two contrasting points or ideas.

Idiom

An expression in English that means something different from the meanings of its individual words.

Take after

A phrasal verb meaning to resemble or share personality traits with a family member.