This document discusses words used to compare and contrast ideas such as coordinators, subordinators, and transition words. It provides examples of how to use coordinators like "and" and "but" between and within sentences. Subordinators like "although" and "while" are used to join dependent clauses. Transition words require a semicolon or new sentence when connecting two independent clauses. Similarities are signaled by words like "like" and "both" and differences by words such as "different from" and "but". The document ends by listing some practice websites on comparing and contrasting.

1. COMPARING AND
CONTRASTING

2.  Summary of Comparison and Contrast
Words
 COORDINATORS
and, but, yet
 SUBORDINATORS
even though, though, while, whereas
 TRANSITION WORDS
However, on the other hand

3. Coordinators can join sentences
and begin sentences. When
they join sentences, place a
comma before the coordinator.
 Kim likes heavy metal, but Tom
prefers classical music.
 Kim likes heavy metal. But Tom
prefers classical music.

4. Subordinators join dependent clauses to
sentences. When the dependent clause
comes first, place a comma after it; if the
dependent clause follows the
independent clause, don't use a comma.
 While Kim likes prime rib, Tom prefers
rice and vegetables.
 Kim likes prime rib while Tom prefers
rice and vegetables.

5. Transition words do not join sentences;
you have to use a semicolon (;) to join
the sentences or begin a new sentence
with the transition word.
 Kim and Tom have different tastes in
music and food; however, they both like
to dance.
 Kim and Tom have different tastes in
music and food. However, they both like
to dance.

6. Similarities
 in the same way
 like
 both
 and
 in addition
 on the one hand......
 Likewise
 similarly

7. Differences
 different from
 in contrast to
 compared with
 unlike
 but
 on the other
 conversely
 in contrast
 however

8. Some websites to practice
 You can practice this topic in the following
webpages:
http://www.education.com/study-
help/article/compare-contrast_answer/
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/fwalters/compcontEx
1a.html
http://www.admc.hct.ac.ae/hd1/english/compare/mo
thers_maids/mothers_maids/mothers_maids.htm