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LESSON 10
Contrast and comparison
Weigh two options clearly: the core skill of Writing Task 2 and Speaking Task 5.
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The idea
To compare options, contrast two facts in one sentence with whereas or while, or link two sentences with on the other hand.
Make comparisons precise: much / far + comparative (much cheaper), not as … as, and the double comparative (the more you practise, the better you get). Never double the comparative (more cheaper).
The pattern
- clause, whereas / while + clause
- Sentence. On the other hand, + sentence
- much / far / slightly + comparative + than
- The + comparative …, the + comparative …
The rest of this lesson is in the full plan.
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