Write 1 Tahassoni Flashcards
Inteoducing Differences
Generally, there is a significant difference (wide disparity) between a and b (in + n).
comparison structure
In contrast (to A), B is larger/smaller by x.
In comparison (with A), B is larger/smaller by x (by a marrow margin, by a margin of x, by a staggering x)
2)
A is [just] [under/over] x larger/smaller than B.
A is [aproximately] x larger/smaller than B.
3) A is [under/over] x twice as large/great/high as B.
A is [under/over] x two/three times as large/great/high as B.
4) A is [considerably/ substantially/ marginally/ slightly] greater/higher/smaller than B.
5) A is [Almost/roughly/..] as large/high as B
6)
A produces/consumes/..[more/less+uncountable n.] than B.
A produces/consumes/..[more/fewer+countable n.] than B.
A produces/consumes/..[the same amount/number/quantity of +n.] as B.
Superlative Structure
- A ranks / stands first/Second/third/last.
- A is the [second/third] largest/smallest/most significant/most productive/ …+n.
- A has the [second/third] greatest/widest/most significant/most productive/ ..+n
- A uses/produces/consumes the largest/highest/smallest/lowest proportion/ quantity of + n.
Comparison and contrast linkers(Transition)
Over 90% of exports were fruits; however, industrial exports contributed none.
Almost all female students were interested in art activities. In contrast, the figure for male students was a mere 15%.
Most of the farmland in Europe was damaged by overgrazing. On the other hand, the most significant cause of damage in Asia was wind erosion.