Complete these sentences with the most appropriate word or expression in bold. In one
case, all three options are possible.
1. The contrast / compare / comparison in working conditions between our Denver department
and our department in Chicago is very noticeable, and employees are now demanding equality in
this area.
2. The two companies differentiate / differ / different considerably from each other: one sells to
the wholesale market, and one sells directly to retailers.
3. It is often difficult to differentiate / differ / contrast between employees who are off work
because they are genuinely ill, and those who are just enjoying a day at home.
4. Our new software program shares some common characters / characterizes / characteristics
with those that are already on the market.
5. There's a clear distinguish / distinctive / distinction between starting your own company, and
taking over one that already exists.
6. Compared / Compare / Comparing with 15 years ago, home PCs are cheaper, faster and have a
much bigger memory.
7. The two products are different in every way: there's absolutely no compare / comparison /
contrast between them.
8. Our latest mobile phones similar to / alike / resemble those of our main competitor, except that
they have more features and are more reliable.
9. There are several similarities / similarly / similar to between our new photocopier and our old
one: these include an advanced color facility and a multi-task option.
10. Serious computer hackers can access your personal files and destroy or alter them. Exactly / In the
same way / Just as, they can gain access to your Internet banking facility and steal your money.
11. The quality of our products is excellent. Likewise / Alike / Likeness, the price.
12. The TOEFL® exam covers a variety of general English tasks. In contrast to / Although / By way
of contrast, the TOEIC® focuses more on business and professional issues.
13. The company has not performed very well during the last quarter. Nevertheless / Even so /
However, it has still managed to turn a profit and retain most of its clients.
14. There currently seems to be a large discrepancy / discrimination / differential between the
number of people employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sector.
15. Our new contract states that both parties must give 6 months' notice of termination, unlike /
whereas / whereby our old contract had an immediate 'get-out' clause.
case, all three options are possible.
1. The contrast / compare / comparison in working conditions between our Denver department
and our department in Chicago is very noticeable, and employees are now demanding equality in
this area.
2. The two companies differentiate / differ / different considerably from each other: one sells to
the wholesale market, and one sells directly to retailers.
3. It is often difficult to differentiate / differ / contrast between employees who are off work
because they are genuinely ill, and those who are just enjoying a day at home.
4. Our new software program shares some common characters / characterizes / characteristics
with those that are already on the market.
5. There's a clear distinguish / distinctive / distinction between starting your own company, and
taking over one that already exists.
6. Compared / Compare / Comparing with 15 years ago, home PCs are cheaper, faster and have a
much bigger memory.
7. The two products are different in every way: there's absolutely no compare / comparison /
contrast between them.
8. Our latest mobile phones similar to / alike / resemble those of our main competitor, except that
they have more features and are more reliable.
9. There are several similarities / similarly / similar to between our new photocopier and our old
one: these include an advanced color facility and a multi-task option.
10. Serious computer hackers can access your personal files and destroy or alter them. Exactly / In the
same way / Just as, they can gain access to your Internet banking facility and steal your money.
11. The quality of our products is excellent. Likewise / Alike / Likeness, the price.
12. The TOEFL® exam covers a variety of general English tasks. In contrast to / Although / By way
of contrast, the TOEIC® focuses more on business and professional issues.
13. The company has not performed very well during the last quarter. Nevertheless / Even so /
However, it has still managed to turn a profit and retain most of its clients.
14. There currently seems to be a large discrepancy / discrimination / differential between the
number of people employed in service industries, and those employed in the primary sector.
15. Our new contract states that both parties must give 6 months' notice of termination, unlike /
whereas / whereby our old contract had an immediate 'get-out' clause.
Answer key
1. contrast 2. differ 3. differentiate 4. characteristics 5. distinction 6. Compared 7. comparison 8. resemble 9. similarities
10. In the same way 11. Likewise 12. By way of contrast 13. Nevertheless / Even so / However (Even so is more common in spoken
than in written English) 14. discrepancy 15. whereas
10. In the same way 11. Likewise 12. By way of contrast 13. Nevertheless / Even so / However (Even so is more common in spoken
than in written English) 14. discrepancy 15. whereas
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