IELTS
JOURNAL
21
Other Important Language for Comparisons
Comparatives and superlatives are useful to compare and contrast, but they won't be
enough.
Here are some other useful words and structures:
Transitions
1.
The Middle East produces high levels of oil;
however
, Japan produces none.
2.
The USA produces large amounts of natural gas.
In contrast
, South Korea
produces none.
3.
European countries make great use of solar power.
On the other hand
, most
Asian countries us this method of power generation very little.
Subordinating Conjunctions
1.
The Middle East produces high levels of oil,
whereas / while
Japan produces
none.
2.
Whereas / While
the Middle East produces high levels of oil, Japan produces
none.
3.
Although
the Middle East produced 100 tons oil, Japan produced none.
Other Structures
1.
Developing countries are
more
reliant on alternative energy production
than
developed countries.
2.
Solar power accounts for
far less
of the total energy production
than
gas or
coal does.
3.
Hydropower is not
as
efficient
as
wind power.
4.
Like
Japan, South Korea does not produce any natural gas.
5.
The Middle East produces
twice as much
oil
as
Europe.
6.
Western countries consume
three times more
oil
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