2. Comparison
Comparisons are made when we describe
similarities and differences. It may focus only
on similarities and may include differences.
However, for this section on comparisons, we
will only look at similarities.

3. Comparison
We can use the following words and expressions when we make
comparisons:
Examples:
Tablets are similar to netbooks in many ways.
Carbon dioxide is as important as oxygen in our lives.
Genetically produced corn resembles naturally produced corn.

4. CONTRAST
Contrasting focuses on differences. It is used
to describe how things are not the same or
different.

5. CONTRAST
We can use the following words and expressions to show contrast:
Examples:
Unlike copper; gold is a precious metal.
In contrast to Perodua Viva, Perodua Myvi is more expensive.
Smartphones are different from regular mobile phones in many
ways.

6. Comparative Form and Superlative Form (irregular
comparisons)