Contrast language — From Carlow to Crown Heights
Grammar: contrast language
Free ESL grammar exercise on contrast language themed around from carlow to crown heights. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Business English ESL grammar exercise on work, practising contrast language. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
Buckeridge found a stark contrast between his two cities. Whereas Paris encouraged experimentation, New York demanded commercial results. Despite a rough first year, he adapted and rose to director level.
Grammar: Contrast Language
- whereas / while
- Use whereas or while to contrast two different subjects in one sentence. Paris valued creativity, whereas New York prioritised profit.
- however
- Use however at the start of a new sentence to contrast with the previous idea. The budget was tight. However, the design won an award.
Sample items
- The French approach was experimental, ______ the US model was driven by financial targets.
- He had no contacts in New York. ______, he found work within a few months.
- ______ the high cost of living, Buckeridge chose to remain in Brooklyn.
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