SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES
Comparing friends and personal features
Use as ... as, not as ... as, whereas, have a lot in common and differ from.
06LESSON TOPIC
Similar in some ways, different in others
The descriptions in these structures compare friends directly. As + adjective + as expresses equality, while not as + adjective + as shows inequality. Another common form is have a lot in common, differ from and whereas to contrast personality and interests. These structures are useful when describing two friends in the same paragraph.
MODELHe is not as humorous as you.
Ted is quick-tempered, whereas Mike is easygoing.
| Structure | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| as + adjective + as | equal degree | He is as supportive as his friend. |
| not as + adjective + as | less degree | He is not as humorous as you. |
| whereas | contrast | Ted is stubborn, whereas Mike is flexible. |
| have a lot in common | similarities | Ted and Mike have a lot in common. |
| differ from | differences | They differ from each other in some points. |
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He is not as humorous as you.
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Ted is quick-tempered, whereas Mike is easygoing.
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Ted and Mike have a lot in common.
Keep as ... as complete:as reliable as ✓ · not as humorous as ✓