Comparison
Essays
Essays
Which of these is a better topic for a comparison essay?
a. Chocolate vs. Vanilla
b. Types of Chocolate
Chocolate vs. Vanilla
What is the correct comparative or superlative form of the word in parentheses?
A football field is _________ (big) than a tennis court.
bigger
Choose the better connector or transition:
__________ (Although / However) learning a new language can be difficult, it is also rewarding.
Although
If there is a problem with parallel structure, correct it.
People use fireworks to celebrate birthdays, for the Fourth of July, and other special occasions.
to celebrate birthdays, the Fourth of July, and other special occasions.
Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentence.
The company's new ___________ (procedures/illustrations) will go into effect on Monday.
procedures
Which of these is a better thesis statement for a comparison essay?
a. Many people prefer dogs as pets.
b. There are definite differences between dogs and cats.
There are definite differences between dogs and cats.
What is the correct comparative or superlative form of the word in parentheses?
A birthday party is usually ___________ (casual) than a wedding.
more casual
Choose the better connector or transition:
_______________ (Compared to/Like) dogs, cats are more independent.
Compared to
If there is a problem with parallel structure, correct it.
The children at this camp will enjoy swimming, biking, and hikes.
swimming, biking, and hiking
Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentence.
Everyone was shivering because the weather was so ________ (humid/frigid).
frigid
Two ways of organizing a comparison essay are ____________ and point-by-point.
block
What is the correct comparative or superlative form of the word in parentheses?
This is the __________ (bad) pizza I have ever tasted!
worst
Choose the better connector or transition:
Tokyo has _____________ (the same/a worse) climate as Singapore.
the same
If there is a problem with parallel structure, correct it.
The doctor told my mom to rest, eat well, and exercise.
correct
Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentence.
Only about a third of the city's __________ (principles/residents) showed up to vote.
residents
The sub-topics in each body paragraph must be:
a. the same
b. similar
c. different
the same
What is the correct comparative or superlative form of the word in parentheses?
The party ended _____________ (quickly) than anyone expected.
more quickly
Choose the better connector or transition:
Both Dallas _________ (and/or) Austin have hot climates.
and
If there is a problem with parallel structure, correct it.
The most expensive items in the company's budget are employee salaries, communication costs, and spending money on office supplies.
employee salaries, communication costs, and office supplies.
Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentence.
Some people ____________ (prefer/preferable) sweet sauces to savory ones.
prefer
The concluding paragraph of a comparison essay should include a summary of the _________ of _________________.
points of comparison
What is the correct comparative or superlative form of the word in parentheses?
What is the _____________ (snowy) country in the world?
snowiest
Choose the better connector or transition:
The water was frigid. __________ (Conversely/Nevertheless), many people ran in for a swim.
Nevertheless
If there is a problem with parallel structure, correct it.
Compared to New York City, Paris has more green space, a lower skyline, and good public transportation.
more green space, a lower skyline, and better public transportation.
Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentence.
A huge traffic jam ____________ (paralyzed/threatened) the city for hours.
paralyzed