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Compare & Contrast – Things we find difficult – part 3
The difference between the verbs ‘to compare’ and ‘to contrast’ seems to have caused some heated debate. Probably more than it should. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s the perenial potato debate. Which do you prefer? Sweet potatoes or old fashioned regular potatoes? Or how about yams? Surely a discussion about potatoes couldn’t cause so much argument, could it?
Let’s look at the meaning of ‘to contrast’ first because it’s easier to understand:
contrast verb
C2 [ T ]to compare two people or things in order to show thedifferences between them:
So the potatoes are rounder, and obviously, the sweet potatoes are ummm sweeter. I’m not doing very well here….
Cleveland Health Clinic explain that, “Sweet potatoes provide 400% of your daily requirement of vitamin A. They also have more vitamin C, fewer calories, more fibre and fewer total carbs than white potatoes, despite more sugar. But don’t forget white potatoes — they’re more versatile in cooking and less expensive.“
So that’s the contrast sorted. Fine. We’re happy with that. One is usually white the other is usually orange. Contrast! Easy… So, to compare:
compare verb [ T ] (EXAMINE DIFFERENCES)
B1 to examine or look for the difference between two or more things:
But – we also use ‘to compare’ – to talk about similarities and to decide which thing is better. We can make chips out of potatoes and sweet potatoes; the taste is different but overall I prefer regular potatoes:
compare verb [ T ] (CONSIDER SIMILARITIES)
to judge, suggest, or consider that something is similar or of equal quality to something else:
People compared her to Elizabeth Taylor.
does not compare
compare favourably
If something compares favourably with something else, it is better than it:
The hotel certainly compared favourably with the one we stayed in last year.
Things we find difficult to understand – part 2 – collective nouns
collective noun [ C ]
Collective nouns are often very peculiar and very particular. You don’t need to know them all (most people don’t), but they are fun to know and make for excellent conversation starters if you’re a language geek!
A) Check out these lists of collective nouns on buzzle.com then try the online tests:
B) Collective nouns – online tests:
Collective nouns, English skills online, interactive activity lessons
Abstract nouns. Collective nouns. Apostrophes – possession (Common and proper nouns). L.1.1.c – Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic …
Subject-verb agreement with collective nouns – Quizzes – Language …
Does a singular collective noun take a singular or plural verb? Well, it depends. If the collective noun refers to the group as a unit, then it takes a singular verb.
Collective Noun Quiz – ProProfs Quiz
This quiz was created for beginner ESL learners studying collective nouns.
Quiz: Collective Nouns – CliffsNotes
Choose the TRUE statement. Collective nouns are always singular.Collective nouns may function as verbs. Collective nouns may be singular or plural. Previous.
collective nouns 1 – Englishleap.com
COLLECTIVE NOUNS EXERCISE 1. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION: … Related Exercises. Auxiliary Verbs Exercise – 1 · Collective Nouns Exercise – 2.
Things we find difficult to understand – part 1 – Subject-Verb agreement in sentences
A) Check out these PowerPoint links for a full explanation of the many difficulties with Subject-Verb agreement. If this is easy, then you’re doing pretty well, my friend:
[PPT]Subject – Verb Agreement PPT – Grammar Bytes!
Subject–Verb Agreement. Do I need an s at the end of the verb? Or should I leave the s off? This presentation covers maintaining agreement between subjects …
[PPT]Subject and Verb Agreement
Subject–Verb Agreement. A Project LA Activity. Basic Rule. Singular subjects need singular verbs. Plural subjects need plural verbs. These create problems:.
B) Advanced level videos:
Subject verb agreement BBC English explanation parts 1, 2 & 3. Listen with subtitles and watch more than once if that helps:
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C) Now try some Subject-Verb agreement online exercises:
A SECOND QUIZ ON SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
After each sentence select the verb form that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence.
Subject Verb Agreement Quiz
Read the sentences to decide whether the verbs should be singular or plural. Then click the drop-down menu. answer. to see the answer.
ESL Quiz – Subject-Verb Agreement (Difficult) (Keith S. Folse) I-TESL-J
ESL Quiz – Subject–Verb Agreement (Difficult) (Keith S. Folse) I-TESL-J … This quiz is part of Interactive JavaScript Quizzes for ESL Students. Quiz Data …
Subject–verb agreement is one of the first things you learn in English class: “My friend is Japanese.” (singular). “My friends are Japanese.” (plural). In this English …
Advanced Grammar | Subject / Verb Agreement Exercise | esl-lounge …
Subject / Verb Agreement Exercise. Look at each sentence and think about subject/verb agreement. Which is the correct answer?
Subject-Verb Agreement: Advanced – Quizzes – Language Portal of …
An advanced English-language quiz on subject–verb agreement.
Whether you’re a native speaker of English or an advanced ESL student, these … topic: SUBJECT/VERB AGREEMENT IN ENGLISH 1 | level:Advanced Choose …
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