Contrast Language — Heathrow's Runway Gamble: Growth Versus Green
Grammar: contrast language
Free ESL grammar exercise on contrast language themed around heathrow's runway gamble: growth versus green. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on business, practising contrast language. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
Heathrow wants a third runway, whereas Schiphol has been told to shrink. Although more planes would arrive, the company is investing in sustainable aviation fuel. The airlines argue that jobs will suffer; however, the government replies that noise has harmed residents.
Grammar: Contrast Language
- Whereas / while
- Heathrow wants a third runway, whereas Schiphol must shrink. — compare two things
- Although / even though
- Although more planes would arrive, emissions may fall. — followed by a full clause
Sample items
- Heathrow wants growth, ______ Schiphol wants to shrink.
- ______ it costs more, the cleaner fuel is worth it.
- Flights fell ______ the airlines' protests.
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