USEFUL LANGUAGE
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Phrase + noun
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Examples
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For similarity
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similar to/like
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Like
New York, Baku has
traffic problems. Similar to Baku, Tokyo’s subway is crowded.
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For difference
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in contrast with/unlike
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In
contrast with
Baku,
Nakhchivan has a harsh climate. Unlike Baku, there aren’t any skyscrapers in
Guba.
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Sentence connectors
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Examples
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For similarity
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similarly
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Istanbul is the cultural
centre of Turkey. Similarly, Shusha is the cradle of the Azerbaijani culture.
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For difference
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in contrast
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In Azerbaijan, people
usually greet each other by hugging and kissing. In contrast, people in New Zealand
press their noses and foreheads together when they meet.
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